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YouTube: Gothic Revival - Design in a Nutshell YouTube: Gothic Revival - Design in a Nutshell- A short introductory video to the Gothic Revival style from the Open University V&A Museum: Gothic Revival Style Guide V&A Museum: Gothic Revival Style Guide- A brief introduction to Gothic Revival style, key characteristics, people and buildings. The National Trust: Tyntesfield The National Trust: Tyntesfield- Overview, pictorial tour and history of a gothic Victorian mansion set in a 500 acre estate. Includes details for booking a visit. Wikipedia: Gothic Revival Architecture Wikipedia: Gothic Revival Architecture- An illustrated description and history of the style. The Arts Centre of Christchurch, New Zealand The Arts Centre of Christchurch, New Zealand- Housed in the former Canterbury College, a Gothic Revival complex designed by Benjamin Mountfort and Samuel Seagar. The official site… Rome Reborn Rome Reborn- An international project which aims to create a digital model illustrating the entire urban development of ancient Rome. Users can navigate the model or view still im… Flickr: Roman Empire Flickr: Roman Empire- Anything involving the Roman world. Archaeology, historic sites re-enactment and art. The Pompeian House The Pompeian House- Essay on the construction and decoration of the Pompeian House. Roman Baths Roman Baths- Essay on the design and functions of Roman Baths by J.K. Gillon. Timgad, Algeria Timgad, Algeria- Tore Kjeilen provides a plan and brief description of the substantial remains of this Roman town in North Africa - a World Heritage Site. Photograph of Trajan's A… Trajan's Column Trajan's Column- Paul Barrette's history, image database and discussion of this 100-foot marble sculptural monument built during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). Encyclopaedia Romana Encyclopaedia Romana- James Grout's collection of articles, plans and pictures of ancient Rome and its remains, with an extensive bibliography. Includes Vitruvius's comments on te… Forum Romanum Forum Romanum- Photographs and description of the Forum Romanum, monument by monument, by René Seindal. The Colosseum The Colosseum- Comprehensive coverage by Andrea and Daniele Pepe and Catherine McElwee of the history and architecture of greatest amphitheatre of antiquity, built by the Flavian … The Ruins of Rome The Ruins of Rome- David Chaszar's photographs and descriptions of various ancient Roman ruins located in Rome and Ostia. Ancient Roman Architecture Ancient Roman Architecture- Great Buildings Online provides images and commentary on some of the best-known buildings of the Roman world. Ancient and Classical Architecture Ancient and Classical Architecture- Howard Partridge provides a gallery of his photographs of buildings and ruins in Rome from c.179 BC to 141 AD. Part of the Cupola Collection. Temple Complex of Fortuna Primigenia in Palastrina Temple Complex of Fortuna Primigenia in Palastrina- Computer model of the temple complex built by Sulla, complete with walkthroughs. Also photographs of the existing remains. Roman Architecture Roman Architecture- An illustrated introduction to Roman columns and arches by Jordan Drew, with images of famous Roman buildings and the three main orders - Doric, Ionic and Cori… Rome: Ancient Sites Rome: Ancient Sites- Virtual reconstructions of the Theatre of Marcellus and Circus Maximus. Roman Architecture Roman Architecture- Course notes by Dr. Franklin Toker of Pittsburgh University, providing an illustrated introduction and major works. Pompeii Forum Project Pompeii Forum Project- This study of the forum by the University of Virginia includes a photographic survey of its architecture and sensitive maps of Pompeii and its forum leading… Georgian Colonial Houses Georgian Colonial Houses- About.com provides an illustrated introduction to the simplified Neo-Classical style favored by the well-to-do in 18th-century America. Wikipedia: Palladian Architecture Wikipedia: Palladian Architecture- An illustrated history and description from the online collaborative encyclopedia of the style derived from the designs of the Italian architect… St George's Hall, Liverpool St George's Hall, Liverpool- Photographs and history from the BBC of this splendid Neo-Classical building, erected between 1842 and 1855 to the designs of Harvey Elmes and now a c… Wikipedia: Neoclassical Architecture Wikipedia: Neoclassical Architecture- An illustrated history and description of the revival of classical styles in architecture from the 18th century onwards. Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford- The only neo-classical Georgian cathedral in Ireland, designed by John Roberts (1714-1796). The official site includes a history and images, an… Osgoode Hall Osgoode Hall- An illustrated history of this grand Classical building in Toronto, designed in 1860 and the focus for legal activity in Ontario. The Great Library is touted as the … Neoclassical Architecture c. 1780-1850 Neoclassical Architecture c. 1780-1850- Descriptive information from the Digital Archive and American Architecture. Edinburgh New Town Edinburgh New Town- Article by Jane Boyd-Brent for About Scotland on the burst of Neo-Classical architecture in Edinburgh in the 18th century and its architects, including Robert … Willowbank Willowbank- A fine Greek Revival country home in Queenston, Ontario, Canada, now the Willowback School of the Restoration Arts. Includes an illustrated history, and information on… Hammerwood Park, Sussex, UK Hammerwood Park, Sussex, UK- The Greek Revival house was built in 1792 to the designs of Benjamin Latrobe. Scholarly history by Michael Trinder and a virtual guided tour. Greek Revival Architecture in America Greek Revival Architecture in America- Photos and information from the Digital Archive and American Architecture. First Congregational Church, Orwell, Vermont First Congregational Church, Orwell, Vermont- Photographs, 19th-century painting and history of this fine example of the Greek Revival style, built in 1842 by Frederick Bostwick a… Destrehan Planation in Destrehan, Louisiana Destrehan Planation in Destrehan, Louisiana- A plantation house built in 1787 in French Colonial style and remodeled to Greek Revival in 1840. Photograph, history and visitor info… Union Library of Hatboro, Pennsylvania Union Library of Hatboro, Pennsylvania- Historic Hatboro gives a history and photograph of this Greek Revival building, completed in 1850. Perseus Art and Archaeology Perseus Art and Archaeology- A massive catalog of Archaic and Classical Greek art, buildings and sites. Each entry has a description, most with images. Tufts University in collabo… Recreating The Theater of Dionysus in Athens Recreating The Theater of Dionysus in Athens- A computer reconstruction from the e-journal Didaskalia: Ancient Theater Today. Greek Architecture Monuments - About.com Greek Architecture Monuments - About.com- Selection of articles and links on the subject. Greek Architecture and American Buildings Greek Architecture and American Buildings- Illustrations and text reprinted from How to Know Architecture by Frank E. Wallis. Ancient Greek Architecture Ancient Greek Architecture- Information from Great Buildings Online. Greek Architecture Greek Architecture- Explanations and examples of the Greek order of columns: The Doric, Ionic and Corinthian. The Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis- A history of the famed temple at Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, with an artist's impression of the building by Lee Krystek. Hinsdale Historic Landmarked Properties: 514 South Garfield Street Hinsdale Historic Landmarked Properties: 514 South Garfield Street- A 1928 Tudor Revival style house designed by R. Harold Zook, with comments on his other works in the Village of… R. Harold Zook Home and Studio R. Harold Zook Home and Studio- Biography of the Chicago-based architect noted for his Cotswold Style houses with a spider-web motif, and information about Hinsdale Historical Soc… Zook Houses Zook Houses- Bob Davies provides a brief biography of R. Harold Zook, along with a photographic tour of the houses he designed in Hinsdale, Illinois. Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Frank Lloyd Wright Trust- Tour information, history, news, photographs, and program information concerning Wright's home in Oak Park, Illinois. Florida Southern College: Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center Florida Southern College: Sharp Family Tourism and Education Center- Houses a permanent display of photographs, furniture, and drawings depicting Frank Lloyd Wright's work on the … Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape 1922-1932 Frank Lloyd Wright: Designs for an American Landscape 1922-1932- An exhibition in the Library of Congress built around models and descriptions of five seminal projects. Unity Temple Restoration Foundation Unity Temple Restoration Foundation- Created to preserve and restore the temple built in 1908 by Frank Lloyd Wright. History and information about tours, membership, concert serie…