HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE - TEST 1

Which concepts is not represent Chinese Architecture.

• Complexity

• Sense of hierarchy

• Horizontal emphasis and breadth

• Simplicity

Pai-Lou has long been the symbol of Chinese architecture since Tang Dynasty. Which ONE is NOT the characteristics of this structure.

• Beams or lintel decorated with complex ornamentation of Chinese calligraphy

• Usually decorated with bold projecting roof with colorful tile finishes and Using Dou-gong structure.

• A monumental gateway in Chinese Garden architecture.

• Also known as Paifang (Ming and Qing Dynasty)

Tick the characteristics of Indian Architecture.

• Cosmology

• Believe in three god (Trinity)

• Podium

• Animal Figures

List down three(3) important spaces in the mosque.

• Prayer Hall

• Ablution Area

• Mihrab

• Courtyard

Explain the function of the Mihrab in the Mosque.

• A place to show Qiblah direction

• A place for muadzzin to call for adzan

• A place for Quranic Recitation

• A place for imam to lead the prayer

Describe the differences between the mosque in Middle East and the mosque is Malaysia in terms of architecture elements and style. (ex: Masjid Nabawi and Masjid Kampung Laut).

• Masjid Nabawi is larger than Masjid Kampung Laut.

• There are specific space for people to rest and sleep in Masjid Nabawi but there is no specific space for the same function in Masjid Kampung Laut.

• The decorations of Masjid Kampung Laut is based on the floral ornamentation, while Masjid Nabawi decorations is based on Geometrical shape.

• Both Masjid Nabawi and Masjid Kampung Laut constructed by using timber and hard clay.

State three (3) examples of structure in Indian Temple Architecture

• Shikara

• Puttha

• Vimana

• Sangha

It is means The Holly Cow Entrance As a Main entrance to The Hindu Temples.

What is the name of the above structure?

• Gopuram

• Sikhara

• Vimanam

• Jagati

Which ONE is NOT right about Mandapa.

• As a main entrance to the temple.

• Known as pyramid tower

• It is a hall for prayer

• It has three spaces of mandapa

Give TRUE facts of the above structure

• The structure has three walkways

• It is made of timber.

• The structure is as a border between the worldly life and the holly spirit.

• The structure is known as a holy gate for the Hindu.