Histroy Of Architeture II

Course Objective:
This Course briefly surveys the Architecture Knowledge as a contextual and constructed narration on Nepalese Architecture.

1. To have Knowledge of the paradigmatic Buildings in relation to the Artistic, Intellectual and Socio – Political originated on Aesthetic condition of historical period and how differences in this condition influenced the Architectural production
2. To Compare the different stage of development of Architectural on related Planning and their influences as related to social, cultural, religion, technological of climate different periods
3. To understand Buildings/structures as expression of formal ideological opinions with their historical context
4. To understand the relationship between the old and new building, between building and environment and also to develop ability for conservation, adaptation and transformation.

1. Chronology study of different stages of development of Nepalese Architecture and their   influencing   factors:  Social, Cultural, Religious, Technology, Climate, Material and Economy, study form, function and symbolism
1.  Early Civilization Kirat and Lichhavi(10 hrs)
2. Malla Period (12-18th Century)(20 hrs)
3. Early Shah Period (18-19Century) (10 hrs)
4. Rana Period (1846-1950) (10 hrs)
   
   (Coverage should include both secular and religious buildings. Religious building of both the Hindu and Buddhists should be treated separately. Specific examples for Study- a.Palace Architecture, b. Temple & Stupa, c. Priest House d. Bahals and Bahils. Development of House Form and comparison of Buddhist and Hindu Architecture of the Kathmandu Valley)


2. Development of Brick and Brick work(1 hour)


3. Development of Wood work and Carving(1 hour)


4. A brief introduction of Historical and Vernacular Architecture of Terai, Hill and Mountain Regions of Nepal(8 hours)

Internal Evaluation:

1. Students should prepare illustrated note books on at least three of the above topics with analytical notes.
2. Students should prepare a through analytical illustrated report on at least two structure of choice.

References:

1. Sudarshan R. Tiwari “Tiered Temples of Nepal”
2. Wolfgang Korn “The Traditional Architectural of the Kathmandu Valley”
3. “The Physical Development Plan for the Kathmandu Valley” Government of  Nepal
4. R.M. Bemier “Temples of Nepal”
5. F. Hoskan “The Kathmandu Valley Towns”
6. J. Sanday “Monuments of Kathmandu Valley”
7. M.S. Slusser “Nepal Mandala”

Evaluation Scheme:

Chapters	Hours	Marks distribution*
1.1	10	15
1.2	20	30
1.3	10	15
1.4	10	10
2,3,4	10	10
Total	60	80

*Note:There may be minor deviation in marks distribution.