ARCH 250 Exam Two Study Guide

A collection of vocabulary flashcards to help prepare for the exam on architecture and historical sites.

Yingzao-fashi

A key historical text that contributes to our knowledge about traditional Chinese architecture.

Forbidden City

A large complex in Beijing, China, built in the 15th century, serving as the imperial palace.

Axial planning

A design principle that organizes space along a central axis, influencing traditional Chinese architecture.

Minka

Traditional Japanese folk houses characterized by materials such as wood and thatch.

Tatami

Rice-straw mats used in traditional Japanese architecture, serving as flooring.

Mihrab

A niche in a mosque indicating the direction of Mecca.

Quibla wall

The wall in a mosque that faces Mecca, where the mihrab is located.

Spolia

The re-use of earlier building materials and elements in a new structure.

Paradise garden

A garden design that symbolizes paradise, commonly found in Islamic architecture.

Château

A large French country house or castle, influenced by Renaissance architecture.