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L-2/T-lIARCH Date: 30/03/2022

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-2/T -I B. Arch. Examinations 2020-202 I
Sub: ARCH 231 (Architecture of the Western World)
Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION-A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer Q. No.1 and any TWO from the rest.

1. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (l5x2=30)

(a) Byzantine Dome.
(b) Romanesque Vaulting System.
(c) Basilican model of Early Christian Period.

2. "Hagia Sophia is a supreme monument and a masterpiece of Byzantine period

architecture." Establish the architectural characteristics of Byzantine period with
reference to the above statement. (20)

3. "The stability of the Gothic church depends on the proper adjustment of thrust and
counter thrust. " (20)
Explain the structural innovations In Gothic Period with reference to the above
statement.

4. Explain the reasons and effects of Humanism in architecture in the Renaissance period. (20)
Explain the Mannerist or proto-Baroque style in the High Renaissance period referring
to Michelangelo's work. (20)

SECTION -8
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer Q. NO.5 and any TWO from the rest.
Use sketches where necessary.

5. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (15X2=30)

(a) Green Temples
(b) Roman Theatres
(c) Roman Basilica

6. Describe Doric Order with proper sketches and examples. Discuss the various types of
optical corrections made by the Greeks to overcome optical illusions created in their
temples. (20)

7. Describe different types of Temples in the Roman Period. Describe the "Pantheon"
with necessary sketches, to establish the Architectural Characteristics of the Roman
period. (20)

8. (a) "The Acropolis of Athens in an ancient citadel located on a high ground above the
city of Athens" - Describe the different elements on the Acropolis with proper
sketches. (20)
L-2{[-1/ARCH Date: 20/10/2019
BANGLADESH UNIVERSlTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-2ff-1 B. Arch. Examinations 2018-2019
Sub: ARCH 231 (Architecture of Western World)
Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
SECTION-A
There are FIVE questions in this section. Answer Q. No. I and any THREE from the rest.

1. Write short notes on any three of the following (8½ x3=25)

(a) Ribbed Vaulting System
(b) Flying Buttress
(c) Humanism in Renaissance Period
(d) Hoop-tie-principle.

2. Explain with relevant sketches, 'the Eastern European Architectural Characteristics'

using 'Hagia Sophia' at Constantinople as a reference. (15)

3. What were the reasons in Romanesque architecture that led to develop Gothic
architectural styles in France? Explain with necessary examples and sketches. {15)

4. 'Gothic Architecture relies on the evident truthfulness of its structural features."

Explain this statement with reference to the structural system of Notre Dame, Paris.
(Use sketch, where necessary) (15)

5. Discuss the salient features of Renaissance period architecture by highlighting the

works of different architects in the Early and High Renaissance Period. (15)

SECTION-B
There are FIVE questions in this section. Answer Q. No. 6 and any THREE from the rest.

6. Write short notes on any 03 (three) of the followings: (8½ x3=25)

(a) Typical Greek Temple
(b) Basilika
(c) Roman Circular Temple
(d) Greek Theatre.

7. Compare the different 'ORDERS' of GREEK and ROMAN period with sketches. (15)

8. Describe with sketches the 'Parthenon' to establish the architectural characteristics of

the Greek period. (15)

9. Describe with necessary sketches the Colosseum of Roman period to establish the
architectural characteristics of that period. (15)

I 0. Discuss the various optical corrections made by the Greeks to overcome the optical
illusions created in the Greek temples. (15)
L-2/T-1/ARCH Date : 03/09/2018
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-2/T-l B. Arch. Examinations 2017-2018
Sub: ARCH 231 (Architecture of the Western World)
Full Marks : 140 Time : 3 Hours
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The fi ures in the mar in indicate full marks.
USE SEP ARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
SECTION-A
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer Question No. 1 and any Two from the
rest.

1. Write short notes on any three of the following. (3x10=30)

(a) Reasons and effects of Humanism in Architecture
(b) Evolution of Vaulting
(c) Byzantine Dome
(d) Structural innovations in Gothic Architecture

2. Establish the architectural characteristics of English and French Gothic period with
relevant necessary examples and sketches. (20)

3. "The Renaissance movement, which began in the early fifteenth century in Italy, created
a break in the continuous evolution of European architecture". Discuss the salient
features of Renaissance period and the architectural characteristics of the High
Renaissance period with examples and sketches. (20)

4. Establish the characteristics of the Eastern European Architecture using 'Hagia Sophia at
Constantinople' as a reference. (20)

SECTION-B
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer Question No. 5 and any TWO from the
rest.

5. Write short notes on any three of the following (3x10=30)

(a) Types of Greek Temples
(b) Roman Basilica
( c) Roman Orders
( d) Pantheon

6. Discuss the various optical corrections made by the Greeks to overcome optical
illusions created in the temples with reference to Pasthenon. (20)
Contd .......... P/2
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7. Aegean period is known for constructing several large and great palaces; describe
the palace of Knossos to establish the Aegean Architectural characteristics. (20)

8. "The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop

above the city of Athens" - describe the different elements in the Acropolis with
sketches. (20)

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L-2/f-1/ARCH Date: 16/07/2017
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-2/T-l B. Arch. Examinations 2016-2017
Sub: ARCH 231 (Architecture of the Western World)
Full Marks: 140 Time : 3 Hours
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

SECTION-A
There are SIX questions in this section. Answer Q. No. 1 and any THREE from the rest.

I. Write short notes on: (3x8½=25)

(a) Byzantine Domes
(b) Romanesque Vaults
( c) Humanism in Renaissance Period

2. "S. Sophia is the supreme monument and a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture."

Establish the architectural characteristics of Byzantine architecture using it as a
reference. (15)

3. "Gothic architecture relies on the evident truthfulness of its structural features." -

Explain the structural innovations of Gothic Period. (Use sketches where necessary) (15)

4. Compare the internal spatial quality of Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic Churches
with relevant sketches. (15)

5. Give a comparative study of Gothic architectural styles in England and France with
sketches and examples. (15)

6. "The Renaissance movement, which began in Italy early in the fifteenth century,
. created a break in the continuous evolution of European architecture." Discuss the
salient features of the Renaissance period, with proper sketches and examples. (15)

SECTION-B
There are SIX questions in this section. Answer Q. No. 7 and any THREE from the rest.

7. Write short notes on: (8½ X3=25)

(a) Greek Temples
(b) Roman Basilica
( c) Greek Order.
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8. Explain the various influences upon Greek Architecture. (15)

9. With reference to 'Parthenon' discuss the various optical corrections made by the
Greeks to overcome optical illusions. (15)

I 0. · Narrate the Architectural characteristics of the Roman period with relevant sketches. (15)

11. Describe the architectural features of the 'Pantheon' with necessary sketches. (15)

12. Describe 'Roman Forum', with reference to an example. (15)

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L-2/T-l/ARCH Date : 17/07/2016

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-2/T-1 B. Arch. Examinations 2015-2016

Sub: ARCH 231 (Architecture of the Western World)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

SECTION-A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer Q. No. 1 and any FOUR from the rest.

1. Write short notes on: (3xl0=30)

{a) Romanesque vaulting system
(b) Gothic Flying Buttress
{c) Hwnanism in Renaissance Period.

2. Development of domes to cover square or polygonal centralized plan is the main feature
of Byzantine Architecture. Explain the Architectural characteristics of Byzantine
Architecture in the light of this statement. (10)

3. 'The stability of Gothic Church depends on the proper adjustment of thrust and counter
thrust' - explain the structural innovations of Gothic Period with reference to the above
statement (use sketch where necessary). (10)

4. Show the chronological development of Western architectural styles starting from Early
Christian period. (10)

5. State the architectural characteristics of Early Renaissance Period with proper sketch
and examples. (10)

6. Describe the internal space of a Romanesque Church with relevant sketches. (10)

7. Explain the main theme of 'Purist' and 'Mannerist' thoughts m high Renaissance
architecture. (lO)

Contd .......... P/2

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SECTION-B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer Q. No. 8 and any FOUR from the rest.

8. Wtite short notes on: (3xl0=30)

(a) Roman Basilica
(b) Roman Themrne
(c) Greek Acropolis

9. Discuss the optical corrections made by the Greek with reference to the 'Parthenon'
temple. (10)

10. Discuss the geographical, geological, climatic and religions influences upon the
Architectural charactetistics of Greek temples. Explain your thoughts with examples and
sketches. (10)

11. Show the different types of temples in Greek Architecture with sketches. (10)

12. Illustrate the characteristics of Roman Architecture with sketches. (l 0)

13. Narrate different types of'Greek Order' with proper sketches. (10)

14. Describe the Roman circular temple 'Pantheon' with necessary sketches. (l 0)