The Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Architecture, Fine Arts, Visual Arts
The Art & Architecture Thesaurus
This structured vocabulary currently containing more than 130,000 terms possibly “used to describe art, architecture, decorative arts, material culture, and archival materials.” Users can browse hierarchically, or use the search function.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
ArchNet
Architecture, Fine Arts, Religion and Theology, Visual Arts
ArchNet
“ArchNet is an online community for architects, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, and scholars, with a special focus on the Islamic world.” Includes an impressive digital library with many images of Islamic architechture.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–Religion & Theology–Faiths & Denominations–Islam
Jamestown Rediscovery
Architecture
Jamestown Rediscovery
“Welcome to the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Jamestown Rediscovery archaeological project Jamestown Rediscovery is investigating the remains of 1607 Jamestown on the APVA property on Jamestown Island, Virginia.” Contains an online exhibit of the excavation site with pictures of artifacts found.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Region–South Atlantic States (Southern); Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–Colonial Period And Revolution (1600-1783)
Digital Archive of American Architecture
Architecture, Biographies, Fine Arts, History of Arts and Humanities, Visual Arts
Digital Archive of American Architecture
Extensive site providing timelines and chronologies of American architecture from the 17th century onward. Includes images of buildings, biographies of architects, lists of exemplary buildings and types, and a visual glossary of styles.
Subject: Reference–Biographies–Artists & Architects; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
Castles on the Web
Architecture, European History, Fine Arts, History by Region, Visual Arts
Castles on the Web
Tours, collections, images and information about castles around the world. Offers an “ask us” area where castle-related questions may be submitted. Additional information is included about heraldry, medieval studies, myths and legends, and various other medieval building types.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Middle Ages (Medieval)
Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America (1935-1955)
Architecture, Fine Arts, History of Arts and Humanities, Visual Arts
Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America (1935-1955)
“This Gottscho-Schleisner Collection is comprised of over 29,000 images primarily of architectural subjects, including interiors and exteriors of homes, stores, offices, factories, historic buildings, and other structures. Subjects are concentrated chiefly in the northeastern United States, especially the New York City area, and Florida. Included a …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–20th Century United States History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design
Architecture of Ireland
Architecture, European History, Fine Arts, History by Region, History of Arts and Humanities, Visual Arts
Architecture of Ireland
This site includes news, events, articles, and postcards relating to Irish architecture. It also features sections on “Buildings of Ireland” and “Architects of Ireland.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
Chateau de Versailles
African-American Museums, Architecture, Chemical Sciences (Chemistry), European History, History of Arts and Humanities, Museums, Museums, Music
Chateau de Versailles
This museum is located near Paris and includes many masterpieces. This website describes the history of the chateau through the buildings, gardens and famous royalty that have lived there. Take a tour with the interactive map.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Museums; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–18th Century History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Art; History; Art, Music & Museums–Museums–Art Museums; Our World–Europe–France; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Arts–Art; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–History
Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles
Architecture, European History, Fine Arts, History of Arts and Humanities, Visual Arts
Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles
“This extensive web site provides a comprehensive introduction to useful information sources for researching architectural history in the British Isles. It covers small-scale and grand houses; castles; business buildings; public buildings; and buildings of charitable purpose. A large section considers how to research ecclesiastical buildings. There …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Europe–United Kingdom; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
The Forum Romanum
Architecture, Classics, European History, Fine Arts, Visual Arts
The Forum Romanum
This award winning site was created by three high school students from the Netherlands. It covers information on the Roman Forum as well as interesting facts on Roman history and religion. The site provides biographical information on ancient Roman figures as well as covering aspects of daily life. It also provides users with a short quiz and an …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Rome; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–European History–Antiquity; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
Digital Archive of Art: Online Images from Boston College
Architecture, Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Digital Archive of Art: Online Images from Boston College
A collection of images of paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries and sculpture from the ancient Greek period, the Renaissance, and the 19th and 20th centuries. Artists represented include Michelangelo, Monet, Manet, Renoir, Degas, Gauguin, Seurat, Van Gogh, Rodin, Daumier, Munch, Arp, Duchamp, Ernst, and many others.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Visual Arts; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Art; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Arts–Art
Planning and Building Libraries
Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Religion and Theology
Planning and Building Libraries
This excellent site includes not only considerations and tips for librarians planning their own renovations, expansions, or new buildings, but also provides library standards, hints for barrier-free design, resources for library automation, and a list of famous libraries with links to many images of award-winning designs.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–On The Job; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–Libraries
Art Nouveau World Wide
Architecture, Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Art Nouveau World Wide
“The site provides an overview of the Art Nouveau movement. It features a sensitive map showing the centres of the Movement in Europe, plus a list by town and country of centres in Europe and America. These link to ideas, artists or buildings of relevance to Art Nouveau in that area. Also included are lists of artists, architects, designers, FAQ??s …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design
Urban Parks Online
Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Religion and Theology
Urban Parks Online
“Arguing that parks are central to the cultural life of cities, this interactive web site aims to encourage the sharing of information, ideas and models, and to act as a forum for discussion about how open spaces can evolve into real resources for their local communities. It includes information on the planning and design processes; finance, partne …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
Morfae
Architecture, Fine Arts, Visual Arts
Morfae
Find news and other information about modern art, architecture, fashion, design, and interior decorating. Includes pictures, descriptions, and background information about artistic creations.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Visual Arts; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
InventorSpot
Architecture, Communications, Electronics, Engineering, Experts and How-To, Fashion, Fine Arts, Science and Technology News, Urban Life
InventorSpot
This site features the latest inventions, innovations and interesting ideas from around the world. The website is listed in the top 1000 sites in Technorati since its inception in mid-2008.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Fashion; Science & Technology–Engineering; Science & Technology–Communications; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Reference–Experts & How-To; Science & Technology–Transportation; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Computers & Internet; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News; Science & Technology–Electronics; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Graphic Arts & Design
Craftsman Perspective : A Guide to the History, Aesthetics, and Architecture of the Arts and Crafts Movement
Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Fine Arts, Religion and Theology
Craftsman Perspective : A Guide to the History, Aesthetics, and Architecture of the Arts and Crafts Movement
This site explores the history and architectural features of the Arts and Crafts movement in American Architecture. Regional differences are explored and a comprehensive listing of additional resources and links is provided.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans
Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Classics, European History, History by Era, History by Topic, History of Arts and Humanities, Military History, Prehistoric and Ancient History, Visual Arts
Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans
Virtual gallery from the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Covers many aspects of ancient Roman life, including religion, trade and industry, domestic life, and death and burial.
Subject: Prehistoric Europe; Social Sciences–Anthropology; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Religion; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Arts & Humanities; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Social Life & Customs; Social Sciences–Archaeology; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–Prehistoric And Ancient History; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Arts; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Region–Rome; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–History–European History–Antiquity; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Visual Arts–Sculpture; Social Sciences–Social Customs, Traditions, And Folklore–Material Traditions
The Influence of Roman Engineering and Architecture
Architecture, Classical Military History, Classics, Engineering, European History, History by Era, History by Topic, History of Arts and Humanities, Military History, Prehistoric and Ancient History
The Influence of Roman Engineering and Architecture
An article on the effect Roman engineering (particularly of roads and water) had on its conquests and neighbors.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Arts; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–Engineering; Arts & Humanities–Classics–By Topic–History, Biography & Geography–Classical Military History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Science & Technology; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Arts & Humanities–History–European History–Antiquity; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Era–Prehistoric And Ancient History
IPL FAQ: Seven Wonders of the World
Architecture, Fine Arts, Geography, Visual Arts
IPL FAQ: Seven Wonders of the World
What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Geography; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture; Reference–Geography; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Architecture
