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.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about important architecture throughout history. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

In this sixth unit of a course on Art Appreciation, students learn about the history of architecture, including ancient Greek and Roman works. They will learn about Frank Lloyd Wright and about Islamic architecture. They will also look...

The online home of Saint Paul's Cathedral has information on the building's architecture and history. Includes architectural diagrams of the cathedral's floor plan, its dome, and crypt; a timeline; interior and exterior photographs; and...

Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...

A series of 24 introductory videos on Roman architecture and its history, presented by Professor Diana E. E. Kleiner of Yale University.

This website is devoted to documenting the buildings and monuments of Athens from the Mycenaean Period to about 1800 AD. Choose an era and read about the history and structures of that time period. The last section is a complete list of...

Information on the buildings and designers of Philadelphia, with a searchable database of buildings, architects, locations, collections, and public sources.

View the architecture and understand the history and importance of a reception hall, scholar's library and study, audience hall, and a teahouse.

A gallery of ten of Egypt's remarkable architectural and artistic wonders. Excellent photographs and helpful commentaries.

Environmental factors helped agriculture, architecture and eventually a social order emerge for the first time in ancient Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia's name comes from the ancient Greek word for "the land between the rivers." That's a...

Website with text and images offering an introduction to the architectural resources available through the American Antiquarian Society.

Impressive collection of information and imagery about ancient Greece. Find information and illustrations about ancient Greek architecture, art, history and culture. Includes maps and a timeline.

A brash, self-made millionaire helped fund the fight for independence, but after the war, he ended up in debtor's prison. Without Robert Morris, the American Revolution may have been crushed under a mountain of debt and disarray. The...

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...

Learn about medieval architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in France, Italy, England, and Portugal. A few can also be explored through their architectural plans. Features a number of interactive projects that...

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...

An extensive collection of resources designed to aid the teaching of architectural history. An introduction to the period of architecture accompanies images. Viewers can manipulate the images to achieve a panoramic view or close-up of...

A set of notes on one of the most famous temples in the ancient world. The author discusses the building of the temple along with a detailed description and an analysis of the various statues.

Encyclopedia entry provides a brief historical overview of ancient walled city, Aihole, and information about Hindu and Buddhist architecture of the area. Photos, map and links to additional reading included.

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.

Great information about the Pont du Gard, as well as some great photographs. Very nice and informative site.

Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...

Explore all aspects of life in ancient Greece. From the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic time periods, learn about Greek daily life, roles for men and women, religion and religious ceremonies, and the Greek economy.