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.