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The Wharton Group

Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
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The Roman World 509 b.c. To a.d. 180

For Students 9th - 10th
This narrative site provides great overview to life in ancient Rome and Roman history. The geography, early settlers, Roman monarchy, Roman conquest of Italy are all mentioned.
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History of Roman Architecture: Temple of Fortuna Virilis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site by the Leo Masuda Architectonic Research Office provides an image and brief information regarding the Roman Temple of Fortuna Virilis.
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History of Gothic Architecture Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers over 30 pictures of different views of this most famous Chartres cathedral.
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History of Roman Architecture: Pantheon

For Students 9th - 10th
Find interesting facts about the Pantheon of ancient Rome.
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Cupola: Art Nouveau Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on any image to enlarge. There are 2 different galleries at this site. Be sure to see both.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Timeline of Art History: Colosseum

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource details the neo-classical engraving of the "Colosseum" by an unkown italian artist of the 19th century, with a description and images of the engraving.
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Other

Philadelphia Architects and Buildings: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the buildings and designers of Philadelphia, with a searchable database of buildings, architects, locations, collections, and public sources.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Review of the Period of the Civil Wars

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage in the 1901 textbook of William Morey reviews the cultural changes in Rome up to the end of the Roman Republic.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Five Good Emperors: Reign of Trajan

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook tells about Trajan, one of Rome's greatest rulers. Included is a chart showing all the Roman provinces and the dates they were acquired.
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Other

Overview of History, Culture, and Science: Croatian Art

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive overview of the art and architecture of Croatia. Includes biographical sketches of the artists as well as links to more information.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater

For Students 9th - 10th
Frank Lloyd's Wright's internationally celebrated house, Fallingwater, is an example of Organic Architecture which stems from Transcendentalism - the belief that human life is part of nature. Read the history and view pictures of this...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Venturi, House in New Castle County, Delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Venturi's New Castle County House offers a modest but instructive example of the Post-Modern style set. Even though he never liked the stylistic term Post Modern, his buildings and critical writings helped propel late 20th-century...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building

For Students 9th - 10th
The Sullivan, Carson, Pirie, Scott Building in Chicago is an important example of early Chicago skyscraper architecture, and can also be seen as a fascinating indicator of the relationship between architecture and commerce. View pictures...
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Guyana

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive overview of the South American country of Guyana including topics such as geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, and more. Be sure to look at the fact sheet and photo gallery.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Suriname

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the South American country of Suriname. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, and more. For fast information, look at the fact sheet.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find information on the South American country of Colombia. Subjects include geography, environment, architecture, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and holidays. Provides a great quick fact sheet.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Reference material gives us an overview of the architecture of ancient China, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and religious temples.
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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Egyptian Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a browsable a-to-z library of clip art of ancient Egyptian architectural elements, such as capitals, columns, temple designs, tombs, pyramids, obelisks, sphinxes, and pylons. Library also includes clip art of...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Asian Architecture

For Students 2nd - 6th
History for Kids presents a history of ancient Asian architecture. Students learn about the structure, cities and buildings of the cultures of the ancient Indus Valley.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Ancient Roman Art and Architecture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot as he explains features of ancient Roman architecture.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Renaissance Architecture and Buildings for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th Standards
Kids learn about Renaissance architecture. What made it different and who were the great architects of the time.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Maya Civilization for Kids: Pyramids and Architecture

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study the pyramids and architecture of the Maya civilization including El Castillo, the kings' palaces, and ball courts on this website.
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Other

Internet Learning Tree: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
An anecdotal history of the people and communities that brought about the internet.

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