18ARC14: History of Architecture-I Syllabus for B.Arch 1st Sem 2018 Scheme VTU

History of Architecture-I detailed Syllabus for B Architecture ARCH, 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.

For all the other VTU 1st Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B.Arch 1st Sem 2018 Scheme. The detailed Syllabus for history of architecture-i is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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MODULE 1

1. Introduction meaning, methods and significance of History and Architectures connection with History.
2. Introduction to Pre-Historic Civilization (early cultures): Primitive man – shelters, settlements, ritual centers (religious and burial systems) E.g.: Oval hut, Nice; settlement at atalhoyuk; Megalithic architecture (Dolmen tomb, gallery grave, passage grave); Henge Monuments, Stonehenge.

MODULE 2

1. Introduction to river valley cultures: generic forces shaping settlements and habitats.
2. Introduction to Desert and Mountainous Cultures: Forces shaping settlements and habitats (environmental and cultural influences)E.g.: include First civilization of Americas, Andes, Mayans, early societies/ cultures in the Sahara, Thar, North America.
3. Introduction to Tribal Cultures: Forces shaping settlements and habitatsE.g.:include Indigenous Peoples across the globe (environmental, cultural influences on settlements).

MODULE 3

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MODULE 4

1. Chinese Civilization (Yellow and Yangtze): Forces shaping settlements and habitats.E.g.:Niuheliang Ritual Center and dwellings at Banpo, Shang dynasty (Layout of Zhengzhou, Palace and Tomb at Yin), Zhou dynasty (ritual complex and Wangcheng Plan).
2. Japanese Civilization: Forces shaping settlements and habitats.E.g.Jomon and Yayoi Period (dwellings), Kofun Period (burial mounds/ tumulus)

MODULE 5

1. Introduction to Pre-Classical Civilization: Mycenaean, Etruscan, Persian (Achaemenid)E.g.: Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae; Palace of Tiryns (megaron), Etruscan Temples (Juno Sospita, Lanuvium), Tomb of Cyrus, Pasargadae, Palace of Persepolis.
2. Introduction to Pre-Classical Architecture (Indian sub-continent): Aryan and earlyMauryan E.g.: Vedic village, Vedic Town and city planning principles (mandalas), Palace at Pataliputra.

Note: Progressive marks to include Submission of a portfolio of sketches, Assignments and study models

Learning Outcomes:

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Reference Books:

1. Francis D K Ching, Mark M. Jarzombek, Vikramaditya Prakash, “A Global History of Architecture” by Wiley and Sons, 2011.
2. Percy Brown , “Indian Architecture Buddhist and Hindu”, Read Books, 2010.
3. Sir Banister Fletcher; edited by Dan Cruickshank , “History of Architecture”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2003
4. Satish Grover, “Buddhist and Hindu Architecture in India”, CBS Publishers and Distributors, 2003

For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of B.Arch, 2018 scheme visit B.Arch 1st Sem Syllabus for 2018 Scheme.

For all (CBSE & Non-CBSC) B.Arch results, visit VTU B.Arch all semester results direct links.