18ARC24: History of Architecture-II Syllabus for B.Arch 2nd Sem 2018 Scheme VTU

History of Architecture-II 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 2nd Sem Syllabus for B.Arch 2018 Scheme, do visit B.Arch 2nd Sem 2018 Scheme. The detailed Syllabus for history of architecture-ii is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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MODULE 1

1. Classical Greek Architecture 1: Critical appreciation of works and synoptic study of architectural characteristic features from the Greek early periods.
2. Classical Greek Architecture 2: Critical appreciation of works and synoptic study of architectural characteristic features from the Greek later periods, Doric, ionic and Corinthian orders and optical correction.
3. Greek architecture Typologies: Study of principles of design of Greek buildings through study of three kinds of Architecture:
   1. Monumental (Built to impress and Last) ex. Parthenon, Theatre at Epidauros.
   2. Domestic (Built to inhabit): House of Colline, House of Masks, etc. and
   3. Civic space: The Agora and Acropolis.

MODULE 2

1. Introduction to Roman Architecture: Critical appreciation of works and synoptic study of architectural characteristic features from the Roman periods. Study of Tuscan and composite orders.
2. Roman architecture Typologies 1: Study of principles of design of Roman buildings through study of proportion, composition, visual effects etc. in Monumental (Built to impress and last) Pantheon, Colosseum, Thermae of Caracalla, Pont du Gard, Nimes, Basilica of Trajan.

MODULE 3

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MODULE 4

1. Byzantine: Study of principles of design of buildings through study of its Architecture:
   1. Monumental; Hagia Sophia
   2. Domestic (Built to inhabit) and
   3. Civic space-St.Marks Venice.
2. Medieval: Study of principles of design of buildings through study of its Architecture:
   1. Monumental; Pisa Cathedral, the Campanile and Baptistery, Angouleme Cathedral
   2. Domestic (Built to inhabit) and
   3. Civic space; Pisa.

MODULE 5

1. Gothic: Study of principles of design of buildings through study of its Architecture:
   1. Monumental; Notre Dame, Paris.
   2. Domestic (Built to inhabit) and
   3. Civic space;
2. Gothic: Study of Gothic Architecture, typical characteristics including the pointed arch, the ribbed vault and the flying buttress, aesthetic elements with examples like Chartres Cathedral: French High Gothic style

Note: Progressive marks to include Submission of sketch book, study models relating to structure, aesthetics and building typology resulting from different functions.

Learning Outcomes:

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Reference Books:

1. Bannister Fletcher , “History of Architecture”, CBS Publishers, 1992
2. Henri Stierlin, “Architecture of the world – Greece”, Herron Books 1994
3. Henri Stierlin, “Architecture of the world – The Roman Empire”, Taschen Pub., 1997 .
4. Henri Stierlin , “Architecture of the world – Romanesque”, Taschen Pub., 2008.
5. James Stevens Curl,” Classical Architecture”, W. W. Norton & Company; Reissue edition, 2003.
6. Robert Adam, ” Classical Architecture”, Harry N. Abrams; 1st edition, 1991

For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of B.Arch, 2018 scheme visit B.Arch 2nd Sem Syllabus for 2018 Scheme.

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