Art and Design Principles - History and Theory of Architecture - Architecture and Planning Previous Year Questions

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

The characteristics of Japanese gardens are
P. Stepping stones
Q. Stone lanterns
R. Octagonal geometry
S. Miniature symbolic elements
T. Stone water basins
U. Monumental scale

A

P, Q, S, T

B

P, Q, U

C

R, S, T

D

Q, R, S, T

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Match the descriptions in Group I with the elements of Ornamentation in Group II.

Group I
P. Painting on a freshly spread moist plaster surface with powdered pigments
Q. Figure incised into a stone surface or a metal plate yielding an impression in relief
R. Delicate or intricate design on lattice work allowing light through openings
S. Artistic composition consisting of motifs borrowed from different sources

Group II
1. Chiaroscuro
2. Emboss
3. Filigree
4. Fresco
5. Intaglio
6. Pastiche

A

P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-5

B

P-1, Q-5, R-4, S-6

C

P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1

D

P-4, Q-5, R-3, S-6

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

A system of art-appreciation characterized by an unorthodox experimental approach to appreciate visual, literary and musical aspects of a design process, is called

A

Avant-garde.

B

Post-modernism.

C

Neo-impressionism.

D

Proto-Deconstruction.

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

The ratios presented by the two-number series 70:113:183 and 86:140:226 stand respectively for

A

the blue and the red series of Le Modulor.

B

the vertical and horizontal proportions found in Leonardo da Vinci’s Pentagram.

C

the horizontal and vertical proportions found in Leonardo da Vinci’s Pentagram.

D

the red and the blue series of Le Modulor.

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

The Law of vicinity states that

A

the objects of similar form situated close enough together are perceived as one.

B

the objects of similar form situated at a distance are perceived as one.

C

the objects of different forms situated close enough together are perceived as one.

D

the objects situated close enough together are perceived as confusing.

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

Select the appropriate word from the list given below that fits in ALL the blanks:
1. The aim of conservation is to retain or recover the ______ significance of a place.
2. Preservation is appropriate where the existing state of the fabric itself constitutes of specific ______ significance.
3. Restoration is appropriate only if there is sufficient evidence of an earlier state of the fabric and only if returning the fabric to that state recovers the ______ significance of the place.
4. Reconstruction is appropriate where a place is incomplete through damage or alteration and where it is necessary for its survival, or where it recovers the ______ significance of the place as a whole.

A

historical

B

cultural

C

architectural

D

aesthetic

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

On the colour wheel, the combination of ‘Violet-Yellow’ or ‘Orange-Blue’ are best described as

A

Complementary

B

Supplementary

C

Analogous

D

Monochromatic

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2010 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2010

Match the terms in Group I with the architectural elements in Group II
Group I
P. Tympanum
Q. Proscenium
R. Campanile
S. Dynaxion
Group II
1. Auditorium Stage
2. Door or Window Bands
3. Circular House
4. Church Tower
5. Horizontal Space for Services

A

P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 4

B

P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1

C

P - 2, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 3

D

P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 5

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

Purity of colour is described by

A

Hue

B

Value

C

Chroma

D

Tone

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

Gestalt’s Laws of visual perception DO NOT relate to

A

Aesthetics of form are a function of Golden Section

B

Things are perceived as a whole

C

Whole is greater than the sum total of its parts

D

Elements with continuity are perceived together

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2011 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Art and Design Principles

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2011

Match the features in Group I with the corresponding type of garden in Group II
Group I
P. Symmetrical layout, water cascades, entombment
Q. Radial layout, symmetrical sculpture, boulevards
R. Occult symmetry, pontoon bridges, stepping stones
S. Hierarchy of courts, hierarchy of gates, zoomorphic forms
Group II
1. French gardens
2. English gardens
3. Chinese gardens
4. Mughal gardens
5. Japanese gardens

A

P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

B

P-4, Q-1, R-5, S-3

C

P-4, Q-3, R-5, S-1

D

P-5, Q-1, R-2, S-3

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