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Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust: Robie House Interior Restoration Project
Interactive tour of Wright's prairie-style Robie House as it undergoes extensive restoration and conservation.
PBS
Pbs: Death of the Dream
This PBS site offers a taste of rural life in the Midwest. You can tour a virtual farmhouse,read poetry of the time, and see examples of prairie architecture.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Basilica
This encyclopedia article explores the term "Basilica," in both the architectural and the canonical sense. Also provides several links sprinkled into the text, where you'll find more information on a particular word. Please note that...
Other
Claes Oldenburg: Coosje Van Bruggen, Pop Artists
Discusses the artistic partnership of Oldenburg and Van Bruggen and the "Pop," art style, blending of painting, sculpture and architecture. Also discusses the relationship of geography and art objects and the creative process. Links to...
Other
Maya Ruins
Based on a location map, this site gives you information and images of Mayan archaeological sites. There is also a time line of architectural styles that links to the sites of each style.
Curated OER
Unesco: Spain: Mudejar Architecture of Aragon
The development in the 12th century of Mudejar art in Aragon resulted from the particular political, social and cultural conditions that prevailed in Spain after the Reconquista. This art, influenced by Islamic tradition, also reflects...
Tech4Learning
Pics4 Learning: Buildings
Pics4Learning publishes a searchable photo collection of various types of buildings from around the world.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Art to Zoo: House Keys
Ideas for teaching and learning about Victorian architecture in the United States, both interiors and exteriors. Although directed to teachers, House Keys compiles much useful information of interest to anyone studying the design of...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Proyecto Santa Barbara, Yucatan, Mx (2001)
Structures documented indicate Puuc style architecture.
Other
The Arts and Crafts Society: Decorating the Bungalow
At this site, sponsored by the Arts and Crafts Society, there are enlargeable images of Craftsman Style interiors in black and white, and a line drawing of the exterior of a Craftsman home.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Frank Lloyd Wright
Presents the viewer with detailed account of Wright's (1867-1959 CE) life as an architect. The site includes thought provoking questions. Photographs are included to capture his style.
Geffrye Museum
Geffrye Museum: Design a Garden
Landscape architecture and design take a lot of planning and preparation. Give it your best shot and design a garden of your own.
Boston College
Boston College: High Victorian Gothic in America
This site from Boston College provides many examples of High Victorian Gothic style buildings may be viewed and enlarged here, from churches to homes. Information is limited to brief text about specific architects along with location and...
Other
Salem, Massachusetts: Greek Revival 1825 1850
Salem, Massachusetts presents a line drawing of a Greek Revival house with labels detailing the unique features of this style. The text section expands on the information.
PBS
Nova: Build a Bridge
This exciting and interactive site illustrates the four main types of bridge building styles. Also contains games and hands-on descriptions. Appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students.
Other
Archimon: Early Neo Gothicism
Discusses the Neo-Gothic style of architecture in the Netherlands.
Curated OER
Wells Thorn House: 1600 1740: Early Colonial Style: Interior Room
An interior view of an early American colonial parlor.
Curated OER
Wells Thorn House: 1600 1740: Early Colonial Style: Interior Room
Interior of a colonial kitchen, or hall.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Colors, Shapes, and Spaces of Mosques
A series of five lesson plans designed to give learners a working knowledge of Islamic architecture and styles of decoration as manifested in mosques. Although aimed principally at teachers, lessons are accompanied by useful summaries of...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: The Ancient Greek House
History for kids teaches us about the style, architecture and materials used to make houses in ancient Greece. With animated images and writing designed to appeal to elementary age students.
Britain Express
Britain Express: Anglo Saxon Churches
This site describes the Anglo-Saxon influence on the development of medieval church architecture. Information about where some of the churches are today and the styles of the windows, crosses, and towers. Has links to more information on...
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Domes
Learn about domes in a unique way. All of the fun-fact information is drawn in a cartoon style.
Rudiments of Wisdom
Rudiments of Wisdom: Lighthouses
Learn about lighthouses in a unique way. All of the fun-fact information is drawn in a cartoon style.