ARCH 315 Final

Exam Details

  • Course: ARH 315 History of World Architecture II

  • Term: Winter 2025

  • Exam Date: Tuesday, March 18, 12:30 PM PST

  • Duration: 2 hours

  • Weight: 25% of final grade

  • Format: Cumulative exam covering all material; emphasis on content since midterm.

Prep Instructions

  • Study Material: Lectures, sections, readings

  • Availability: Exam on Canvas as a Quiz

  • Time Management: Start promptly; monitor your own time during the exam.

  • Open Resources: Open books and notes allowed; no use of artificial intelligence programs.

  • Submission: Must submit by 2:30 PM PDT; late penalties apply (1 point deducted every 5 minutes late).

  • Integrity Reminder: Use of AI detected submissions will result in failure.

Exam Structure

Part 1: Image Comparisons

  • Format: Compare 4 pairs of images; write on each for 15 minutes.

  • Points: 15 points per comparison (60 points total).

  • Focus Areas: Discuss similarities and differences, focusing on:

    • Form and structure

    • Materials

    • Patronage

    • Historical context

  • Recommendation: View images as pairs for deeper analysis, relate to cultural themes, and avoid excessive reliance on specialized vocabulary.

Part 2: Image-Based Essay Questions

  • Format: Answer 3 image-based questions; allocate 10 minutes for each.

  • Points: 10 points per question (30 points total).

  • Instructions: Discuss known images or relate unknown images to familiar architectural concepts or styles.

Part 3: Term Matching

  • Format: Match 20 architectural terms with definitions.

  • Points: 10 points total.

  • Study Focus: Familiarize with terms and their meanings; terms are related to past lectures and readings.

Vocabulary and Terms List

  • Key Terms for Matching:

    • Example Terms:

      • Acanthus leaves

      • Adobe

      • Barrel vault

      • Black Death

      • Crenellation

      • Iconoclasm

      • Neoclassicism

      • Pagoda

  • Important Note: Terms will be drawn from a larger group related to architectural movements, styles, and significant works.

Image List for Parts 1 and 2

  • Significant architectural works include:

    • San Lorenzo, Florence

    • Time periods span from the Renaissance through Modern architecture, including notable architects like Michelangelo, Palladio, and Wright.

  • Focus on understanding key characteristics and historical significance of each site.