1. Explain the features and their significance of a Gothic west portal.

Explain
its evolution from westwerk.
2. Explain why Abbot Suger was called a visionary.
3. What are the design principles of Gothic architecture and how were they
achieved by the buildings over time?
4. Explain with sketches and proper labelling how Gothic buildings were
structurally superior to Romanesque buildings.
5. Write about the use of arches in Romanesque architecture.
6. Explain with one /more examples : Frankish buildings are predecessors of
Romanesque architecture.
7. With a typical French Gothic Cathedral plan and section, explain the
architectural and aesthetic roles of different elements.
8. Explain the typical features of English Gothic architecture with one
example of your choice.
9. Explain the development of Gothic architecture through the chronological
development of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris.
10.The focus of Gothic style was forced to shift from scale to ornamentation.
Explain.
11.Explain the term verticality with reference to Gothic nave elevations and
transverse sections.
12.How do you identify an early Gothic building from a High Gothic building
from the ceiling plan ?
13.Medieval art was subordinate to architecture. Explain.
14.Gothic buildings were more massive but they appeared lightweight. Why ?
15.Explain the characteristics of French Gothic and English Gothic.
16.Explain the evolution of English Gothic with help of Canterbury cathedral
plan.
17.Milan Cathedral was an exception among Italian Gothic buildings. Explain.
18.What is articulation of space ? Why is it a characteristic feature of
Romanesque period ? Explain with respect to roofing system and
corresponding supports.
19.Explain the evolution of support with respect to roofing system from preRomanesque to Gothic. Explain its role in articulation of space.
20.What are the different phases within Renaissance in 15 th century Europe ?
Why are some called self-conscious movements and the others called
evolutionary developments?
21.What are the influences behind Italian Renaissance ?
22.What elements of classical architecture affected Baroque style the most ?
23.Explain : Renaissance architecture on the whole was as much about
following classical proportions as about distorting them.
24.Explain : Renaissance architecture was on the whole conflicted within itself
regarding principles.
25.Explain the relationship of architectural drawing and architecture with
respect to European Renaissance. Name the person who made significant
contribution to architectural drawing ? What is the contribution ?
26.The life and times of Renaissance period gave rise to magnificent
residential structures. Explain.
27.What are the two most important characters of High Renaissance ?

28.Write about the development and characteristics of Italian Renaissance.

(5/10/15/20)
29.Explain the development of St. Peters cathedral over time from Early
Christianity. (15/20)
30.Write about treatment of facades in Renaissance period. Explain with an
example.
31.Write about the revival of centralised plans of churches seen in
renaissance period.
32.Explain the background and architecture of urban dwellings in
Renaissance period.
33.The profession of architect as we know it today evolved in renaissance
period. Explain.
34.What are the difference between building types found in Medieval Period
and Renaissance Period.
35.Italy never truly adapted Gothic style. Explain.
36.With any example of your choice, explain the only major structural
innovation of Renaissance period.
37.Bramantes Tempietto carried clear influence of Classical architecture but
it was still unique in design. Explain.
38.Write briefly about the origin of Mannerism in Architecture.
39.Draw a simple sketch to explain the order developed by the most famous
of Mannerist architects.
40.Compare the articulation of space in pre-Renaissance and Renaissance
architecture.
41.Renaissance period had only one significant structural innovation. Explain
with the example of St. Pauls cathedral, London.
42.What is palazzo architecture ? Why did it evolve in Renaissance period ?
43.What is villa architecture with respect to Italian Renaissance? Explain the
architectural characteristics of Villas.
44.Write about the importance of publications in Renaissance period.
45.Explain the term Palladian revival with one example.
46.City planning and plaza designs were principal expressions during the
Neo-classical period. Explain.
47.Baroque and Rococo were mainly artistic styles imposed on and adapted
in architecture. Explain.
48.Explain the relation between Etruscan temples and an offshoot of
Renaissance architecture.
49.Classical architecture filled the cultural void in the United States of
America. Explain.
50.City planning and plaza designs were principal expressions during the
Neo-classical period. Explain.
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Flying Buttress
Plateresque
Churrigueresque
Chiaroscuro
Grotesques
Pre-Romanesque art

7. Gothic art
8. Renaissance art
9. Mannerism
10.Chateaux
11.Tracery window
12.Rustication
13.Pilasters
14.Giant order
15.Cornice
16.poor mans bible
17.Lunette Arch
18.European Grand Tour (with respect to architecture)
19.Temple Style Buildings (with respect to Neoclassical Architecture)
Important buildings :
1. Florence cathedral
2. Hospital for the Foundlings
3. San Lorenzo
4. St. Mary of the Holy Spirit
5. Palazzo Rucellai
6. San Adrea
7. Tempietto
8. St. Peters Cathedral
9. St. Peters Cathedrals plaza
10.Pazzi chapel
11.Hospital for the War Veterans.
12.Santa Maria Novella
13.The Madeline
14.Pantheon
15.Villa Rotonda
16.Villa Barboro
17.San Giorgio Maggiore
18.St. Pauls cathedral (especially dome)
19.Palace of Versailles
20.Vila Farnese
21.Church of Gesu
22.Laurentian Library
Famous architects & authors (learn full names) :
1. Brunelleschi
2. Alberti
3. Giuliano of Sangallo
4. Antonio of Sangallo, Jr. And Sr.
5. Michelozzo
6. Bramante
7. Leonardo of Vinci
8. Michelangello Buonarrotti
9. Bernini
10.Pietro da Cortona
11.Borromini
12.Guarini
13.Moderno

14.Borromini
15.Vignola
16.Vasari
17.Raphael of Urbino
18.Wren
19.Inigo Jones