USN ] | ] O9ARCi4 First Semester B.Arch. Degree Examination, May/June 2010 Early Civilisations - Art, Culture & Architecture Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100 Note: Answer any FIVE full questions. 1 a, What is meant by megalithic construction, undertaken by pre-historic people? (0S Marks) istoric people and explain their Sketch the three types of graves built by the pre ddddd ddd ddd) 2 characteristics. (13 Marks) 2 2. a. Briefly explain the features of the Indus valley culture. (08 Marks) Explain the design features of residential areas of Mohenjodaro and those of a typical housing unit. (12 Marks) 3 a. Highlight the features of Mesopotamian culture. (08 Marks) What is a stairway Ziggurat? Sketch one such Ziggurat. (12 Marks) 4a, What were the religious and social organizations of the Egyption civilization? (08 Marks) Explain the design of Mastaba tombs and pyramids with one example for each. (12 Marks) 5 a, What were the features of vedic culture? (05 Marks) b. Explain the characteristics of a typical vedic village, with the help ofa sketch. (15 Marks) 6 a, Sketch the great Stupa at Sanchi and name all the parts. (10 Marks) Sketch the chaitya hall at Korti and name all the parts. (10 Marks) 7 a. Explain the features of Buddhist vihares, (Qo Marks) b. Sketch a typical Buddhist torana, (10 Marks) 8 a, Explain the cultural beliefs of Persians. (10 Marks) ‘Sketch the temple of Juno Sospita. (10 Marks) eee