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History of Roman Architecture: Pont Du Gard
Great information about the Pont du Gard, as well as some great photographs. Very nice and informative site.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Greek Architecture
Wonderful overivew of the architecture of ancient and classical Greece provides information and examples for kids of Greek buildings and the three main styles. Resources include worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Indian Art
Reference material on the art of ancient India talks about the mysteries and religious symbolism embedded in the art and architecture of ancient river valley civilization.
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School History: Roman Roads [Pdf]
[Free Registration/Login Required] A three-page worksheet on Roman roads in England.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre
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.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Art Appreciation: Unit 6: Architecture and Design
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...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Ancient Greece, 1000 b.c. 1 a.d.
An extensive site that includes an interactive timeline of Greek art. Clicking on hyperlinks take you to a detailed discussion of the individual works of art. Included are photographs of Greek architecture. A great resource for the study...
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American University (Cairo): Theban Mapping Project
Explore the ancient city of Thebes at this amazing website that brings together zoomable maps, video, images, text, a glossary and timeline, and other resources to help learners understand the significance of the ongoing archaeological...
University Press
University Press: Architecture in Ancient Greece
A good basic reference on the main types of temple architecture in ancient Greece, including Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Also includes information on architecture, the Parthenon, and sculpture in ancient Greece, with accompanying links...
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Buffalo as an Architectural Museum: Egyptian Architecture
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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Rome Guide's Look at Circus Maximus
This site gives a brief history of the Circus Maximus and draws comparisons to similar venues of then and today. Also has pictures.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Junior Scholastic: Jungle of Secrets
Check out this site to discover more about the Ancient Maya culture. An article and video are provided. [2:19]
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China Daily: China Culture a Z
Go directly to a collection of illustrated feature-length articles about traditional and contemporary Chinese arts. Covers the principal visual and performing arts of China, for example, traditional crafts, calligraphy, architecture,...
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Information About Stupas
A site concerning stupas, some ancient, some recently constructed. Describes the importance of the stupa in Buddhist worship.
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Treasuries
This site from the Tufts University provides a discussion of the Treasuries, public works built in the classical period of ancient Greece. Tells what they were used for and how they were constructed.
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The Incredible Art Department: The Art of India
A large collection of links to websites on the art of India. Looks at India's history and its ancient civilizations, and festivals, puppetry, dance, music, architecture, painting, and lots more.
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The Classics Pages: The Athenian Agora
Clickable map of the Agora of Athens. Provides information about the buildings contained in the Agora area and the location of the Agora in relation to the rest of the city.
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