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Read Works: Religion and Architecture: A History of Great Buildings
[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.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Architecture in the Italian Renaissance
This site contains information on how Italian Renaissance architecture found its roots in the ancient world, the principles it rested on, and some key figures in its development.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: What Do We Know About Ancient Greek Culture?
Learn about ancient Greek culture including the theatre, architecture, sculpture, pottery, and festivals.
Boston College
Boston College: Styles in American Architecture
Access university course materials consisting of a short introduction to the architectural concept of style and an inventory of images of different styles of architecture seen in American architecture from the 17th century forward.
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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.
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Net Serf: Medieval Architecture
This site provides links and descriptions to sites covering all aspects of medieval life, including architecture.
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An Architectural Masterpiece: Hagia Sophia
See a photo and read this description of the Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, and hailed as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
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.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Chinese Architecture
Reference material gives us an overview of the architecture of ancient China, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and religious temples.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: Ancient Roman Art and Architecture
Take a tour with Sir Dig-a-Lot as he explains features of ancient Roman architecture.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Maya Civilization for Kids: Pyramids and Architecture
Study the pyramids and architecture of the Maya civilization including El Castillo, the kings' palaces, and ball courts on this website.
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.
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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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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History of Gothic Architecture: Reims Cathedral
This brief history of the cathedral with pictures also features the dimensions and an analysis of the architecture.
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.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Architecture Helped Music Evolve
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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Fairbanks House Historical Site, Dedham Massachusetts, 1637 41
At the online home of the Fairbanks House, believed to be the oldest surviving timber frame house in North America, see views of the home's interior and exterior. Learn about the home's architecture and history, how it survived over the...
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Turizm.net: Byzantine Remnants in Anatolia & Ankara
Check out this site for a description of Byzantine architectural ruins found throughout the former Byzantine Empire, particularly modern Anatolia and Ankara (Turkey).
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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,...
Incredible Art Department
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.
National Library of France
National Library of France: Heaven and Earth
Learn how art through the ages has been influenced by the Earth and the heavens. See paintings that attempted to explain the Earth's creation from a scientific standpoint, sacred architecture that provided a place to worship the heavens,...
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Kingwood Library: American Cultural History: 1900 1909
Peruse this comprehensive resource to find information regarding American history and culture, such as the arts and literature, from 1900 to 1909. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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