Curated OER
Chartres: More Pictures
This site further examines some of the architectural aspects of Chartres cathedral.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Cathedral and the Riot of 1210
This site, which is provided for by the Fordham University, details the turbulent times in Chartres history.
Princeton University
The Walls of Constantinople
This page contains information about the creation of the city walls of Constantinople in ancient times, along with a computer drafted model of the structure.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Inst: Architecture of New England and Southern Colonies
This site is part of a curriculum unit containing in-depth and detailed information comparing the architecture of colonial New England and the colonial South. It discusses how the archictecture relects the lives and the society of the...
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Nouveau
This site contains information on Art Nouveau in great detail. Find out what this term means, and how this "new art" adapted from old styles.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: El Poder De La Palabra
Space dedicated to prose, where you can find numerous Spanish literary passages, as well as author biographies and pictures. You can also read about art (organized by countries, periods, museums), music (organized by countries, periods,...
University of Pittsburgh
U. Of Pittsburgh: Images of Medieval Art & Architecture
This University of Pittsburgh site provides images of many examples of Medieval art and architecture. Also includes interesting facts, drawings, and more.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Prairie School
Resource informs how this popular style of house began and which architects started it all. Take virtual tours of several prairie school buildings and view prairie school objects by five leading artists. Biographies are included.
Other
Ruskin on Turner
This site provides excerpts from John Ruskin's essays of J.M.W. Turner's paintings. There are several paintings and drawings at this site and some biographical information about Ruskin. The excerpts are reprinted from "The Works of Ruskin."
Other
History of Gothic Architecture Gallery
This site offers over 30 pictures of different views of this most famous Chartres cathedral.
Other
Cupola: Art Nouveau Architecture
Click on any image to enlarge. There are 2 different galleries at this site. Be sure to see both.
Other
The Leo Architectonic Research Office: History of Renaissance Architecture
A timeline of images depicting various styles of architecture throughout the Renaissance. Each small image links to a pages with more detailed photographs and further information about the image.
Other
Buffalo Architecture and History: Illustrated Architecture Dictionary
A list of architecture vocabulary terms and people associated with architecture in Buffalo, New York. Each term links to an illustrated example of the word as well as specific examples in Buffalo.
Other
Capitolium.org: Virtual Reconstruction How Rome Was
A great site for a look at how Rome once looked, and also pictures of the ruins as they stand today. Two short films can also be accessed.
Other
Mansions in Colonial America
A variety of pictures demonstrating the kinds of mansions lived in by the wealthier landowners.
Other
History of Mannerism Architecture
This site lists a few different famous examples of Mannerist architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries. Click on the link and receive a large image and a biography of the work. Brief, but good information.
Other
Smithsonian: Gardens of the Mughal Empire
An interactive website which provides an understanding of gardens that were central understanding Mughal life and their art and architecture.
Other
History of Roman Architecture: Temple of Fortuna Virilis
This site by the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office provides an image and brief information regarding the Roman Temple of Fortuna Virilis.
Other
Hellenic Ministry of Culture: The Palace of Knossos
The Hellenic Ministry of Culture offers basic background information about the Palace of Knossos and the frescoes inside. A bit of information about the excavations by Arthur Evans is included.
Other
Architecture Week
"ArchitectureWeek" is a weekly magazine that focuses on the latest news in the world of architecture and construction, with a mix of feature content ranging from new ideas in workplace design to smart homes.
Other
Art Nouveau World Wide
All you wanted to know about Art Nouveau can be found on this page, or on the links provided.
Other
Symmetry in Architecture
Provides real world examples of symmetry in architecture, including pictures of each kind of symmetry, examples, acknowledgements, and a bibliography.
Other
Michelangelo/painter, Sculptor, Architect, Poet
An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.
Other
Arch Net: Building Style, Byzantine
Resource provides information on the Byzantine building style, including information on the style and composition of religious architecture such as churches and monasteries.