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Buffalo as an Architectural Museum: Egyptian Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
As an introduction to a discussion of the Egyptian revival architecture in Buffalo, New York, preservation society trustee and retired teacher Chuck LaChiusa enumerates the essential characteristics of ancient Egyptian architecture,...
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History of Gothic Architecture: Reims Cathedral

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief history of the cathedral with pictures also features the dimensions and an analysis of the architecture.
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Ancient Web: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Find short illustrated articles on many different aspects of ancient Greek culture, warfare, art, literature, religion, and architecture.
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Center for the Study of Architecture: The Propylaea Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An array of information about the Propylaea, the ancient complex that stands at the entrance of the Athenian Acropolis.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: The Ancient Greek House

For Students 1st - 7th
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.
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University of Pittsburgh

Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture: Flying Buttress

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a formal definition for the architectural term: "flying buttress." Also included is an illustration and an audio file which demonstrates how to pronounce the word.
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Sweet Briar College: Art History Resources on the Web: Early Medival Art

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to examples of and resources on the art and architecture of the early medieval period.
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China the Beautiful: Dragons in Ancient China

For Students 3rd - 8th
Links to dragons in Chinese architecture, paintings, and culture.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.
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Emory University

Emory University: History of Drama

For Students 9th - 10th
This Emory University resource provides information about the history of drama in the Neo-Classical time period.
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Digital History

Digital History: Spanish America

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Spanish influence in the northern part of its empire in America. See what American cowboys borrowed from the vaqueros, and how Spanish architecture came to spread across the Southwest.
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Discovering Egypt

Discovering Ancient Egypt: 3 D Reconstruction of Luxor Temple

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the greatest achievement of Ancient Egypt was its architecture, mainly pyramids and temples. Mark Millmore created a 3D reconstruction of the Temple of Luxor and the statues of Rameses II. This very detailed rendition includes the...
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George Eastman Museum

George Eastman House: Shapes and Shelters Discovery Kits

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find a classroom-ready annotated slideshow and lesson plans designed to introduce students to fundamental architectural concepts and to improve their skills in recognizing the structural components of architecture. Slideshow uses...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve

For Students 9th - 10th
As his career grew, David Byrne went from playing CBGB to Carnegie Hall. He asks: Does the venue make the music? From outdoor drumming to Wagnerian operas to arena rock, he explores how context has pushed musical innovation. [16:00]
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Princeton University

The Walls of Constantinople

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Franco Cavazzi

Roman empire.net: Pictorial Tour of Roman Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a list of ancient sites in Italy, and throughout the Roman Empire. Click on the links to see pictures, excavation details, and brief descriptions.
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University of Chicago

Persepolis and Ancient Iran Persepolis Terrace

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the palace built by Darius designed to be the seat of government and important celebrations: Has links to view pictures of various aspects of the palace.
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PBS

Pbs: The Buildings of the Acropolis

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the buildings of the acropolis of Athens - the Parthenon and Erectheum.
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Buffalo Architecture and History: Tudor Revival Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes outline notes that describe the Tudor Revival period in architecture. Also provides some notes over half-timbering (a characteristic of the Tudor Revival), and provides a wealth of example photographs of homes that...
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Agora Temples: The Temple of Zeus Phratrios and Athena Phratria

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of a temple built at the foot of the agora in Athens. Describes the altar inside and has links to photos of an inscription.
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History View: Sao Paulo, Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Sao Paulo, Brazil's vibrant financial center, is among the world's most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. Here you can watch a 360 video of Sao Paulo. [4:59]
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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: World Wonders

For Students 9th - 10th
Use Google tools to explore hundreds of world sites. You can wander around the sites, almost as though you are really there, and learn about the history, architecture, and culture that make each site so significant. Some of the...
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A Perspective of the Ancient Romans

For Students K - 1st
Explore this website created by a primary school. The site focuses on the Romans. There is a town tour, military news, important events and more.
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Porter Gaud: Greek Architecture: The Hephaestion

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice outline-type article on the famous Doric-style temple in ancient Greece located in Kolonos Agorias.

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