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Art Nouveau World Wide Art Nouveau World Wide- Frank Derville introduces the avant-garde movement of the period 1894-1914. Photographs of doors, a sensitive map of locations, with photographs and descri… Jugendstilsenteret Jugendstilsenteret- A fire in 1904 left the town of Alesund, Norway in ashes. Its rebuilding in the Art Nouveau era is celebrated in this center. Visitor information. Art Nouveau Architecture Art Nouveau Architecture- Gallery of images of Victor Horta's stunning work in Brussels, Belgium and other Art Nouveau buildings in Brussels and Antwerp, Belgium and Nancy, France… Art Nouveau Architecture Art Nouveau Architecture- Images and information on buildings in the Art Nouveau style and their architects, provided by Great Buildings Online. The Art Deco Society of California The Art Deco Society of California- A not-for-profit organization with both serious and social activities. Events, membership, preservation awards (with photographs of some Deco b… Art Deco Trust Art Deco Trust- The town of Napier, New Zealand was rebuilt in the early 1930's after an earthquake and has many Art Deco buildings, some with Maori motifs. Provides photographs, … Miami Design Preservation League Miami Design Preservation League- Protects, preserves and promotes the famed Art Deco District in Miami Beach, Florida. Events, architectural tours, Art Deco Museum. Decorative Art in Architecture as a Part of Bandung History Decorative Art in Architecture as a Part of Bandung History- An essay by Dibyo Hartono on the influence of Art Deco on the architecture of Bandung in Indonesia. South Bay Deco South Bay Deco- Andrew Wood of San José State University introduces the Art Deco movement and provides photographs of Deco buildings dotted around the South San Francisco Bay area. Art Deco Society of Los Angeles Art Deco Society of Los Angeles- Aims to save historic Art Deco structures throughout the world. Preservation issues, news, events. Pictures and listings of Art Deco buildings in … Rockefeller Center Rockefeller Center- NYCTourist describes this Art Deco complex of commercial buildings in New York built 1929-34. Includes images of Art Deco and Art Nouveau murals and mosaics. Building the Chrysler Building Building the Chrysler Building- An illustrated history by Emily Zimmerman, part of America in the 1930s. Art Deco in Architecture Art Deco in Architecture- Illustrated essay by Heidi Dressler on the Art Deco buildings of Kalamazoo, Michigan, US. Art Deco in Miami Beach Art Deco in Miami Beach- A brief history and description of the style and its prominence in the hotels of Miama Beach, from Absolutely Florida. Listing of hotels, map and directio… Midland Hotel, Morecambe, UK Midland Hotel, Morecambe, UK- The Friends of the Midland aim to raise awareness and funding towards the restoration of this important Art Deco building by Oliver Hill. History, ph… Art Deco Society of Washington Art Deco Society of Washington- Supports the preservation of Art Deco architecture. Membership, events, preservation news, description and history of Art Deco sites in the area, a… Boston Avenue United Methodist Church Boston Avenue United Methodist Church- The official site of this towering Art Deco church in Tulsa, designed in the 1920s by Adah Robinson, gives a history and illustrated descrip… Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California Paramount Theatre, Oakland, California- The official site offers photographs and a history (with source) of this extraordinary Art Deco theater. The 1930s movie palace was designe… Art Deco Society Inc. Art Deco Society Inc.- A non-profit organisation promoting the preservation Art Deco in Victoria and Tasmania. News, events, publications, membership. The Emery Walker Trust The Emery Walker Trust- Emery Walker was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain, The Art Workers' Guild and The Society for the Protection of Ancient Building… Hewn and Hammered Hewn and Hammered- A collaborative community weblog devoted to Arts and Crafts movement architecture and design. Craftsman Perspective Craftsman Perspective- A guide to the history, aesthetics and architecture of the Arts and Crafts style, with a special focus on American architecture from 1900 to 1920, by Ken Lo… Arts and Crafts Architecture Arts and Crafts Architecture- Images and information on US Arts and Crafts buildings and their architects from Cupola. Arts and Crafts Architecture Arts and Crafts Architecture- A late 19th-century movement to revive handicrafts. Examples from Belgium, the UK and the US in Great Buildings Online. The Gamble House The Gamble House- The official site for this example of American Arts and Crafts architecture, designed by Charles and Henry Greene in 1908. History, biographies of the architects… Arts and Crafts Society Arts and Crafts Society- This US-based society provides an events list, photographs, bibliography, lists of early Arts and Crafts exhibitions and societies, classifieds, links and… Friends of Red House Friends of Red House- Aim to acquire, preserve and educate about William Morris's house in Bexley. History and visitor information, with online booking. Membership form, news, bib… Trumbauer, Horace (1868-1938) Trumbauer, Horace (1868-1938)- Biography, photographs, project list and references for this Philadelphia architect, from Philadelphia Architects and Buildings. Peter Harrison (1716-1775) Peter Harrison (1716-1775)- Photos and descriptive information from the Digital Archive and American Architecture. Furness, Frank (1839-1912) Furness, Frank (1839-1912)- Biography, projects, and photographs from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings Project. Architect Drofa Architect Drofa- A biography of the Czechoslovak architect Miroslav Drofa (1908-84) and his works in housing, and public and industrial building. [Czech, English, German] Doxiadis, Constantinos A. (1913-1975) Doxiadis, Constantinos A. (1913-1975)- Biography, publications and projects of the Greek author, architect and city planner. Link to the C.A.Doxiadis archives database. Adolf Cluss Adolf Cluss- German-born, he became the most influential architect in Washington in the late 19th century. Includes biography, photographs and information on a centenary exhibitio… Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844) Charles Bulfinch (1763-1844)- Photos and descriptive information from the Digital Archive and American Architecture. Architecture of Harris Armstrong Architecture of Harris Armstrong- Ruminations of Andrew L. W. Raimist in weblog format on the Saint Louis modern architect, with images of his buildings. University of York Department of History of Art University of York Department of History of Art- The MA programme is a flexible course that can focus on Architectural History. Modules, staff. Birkbeck, University of London Birkbeck, University of London- Offers a part-time certificate/diploma in history of art and architecture. Course aims and outline. University of Bristol Department of Art History University of Bristol Department of Art History- Offers an undergraduate degree course covering the main developments and styles of European art and architecture from the medieval… University of St Andrews School of Art History University of St Andrews School of Art History- Teaching and research interests extend from the Medieval to the Modern periods, and include British architecture. Prospectus, staff… Edinburgh University Edinburgh University- The Department of Architecture offers an MA in Architectural History. University of Warwick History of Art Department University of Warwick History of Art Department- The department is strong on the art and architecture of Venice, but also offers an option on the English great house. Courses, res… Courtauld Institute of Art Courtauld Institute of Art- Research interests over a broad spectrum of the arts and architecture of the Western world from classical antiquity to the present day. The Conway Libr… University College London University College London- The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment offers an MSc in 19th- and 20th-century architectural history. University of Cambridge Department of History of Art University of Cambridge Department of History of Art- The B.A. course is for those who are particularly interested in the history and criticism of art and architecture in Western … University of Essex Department of Art History and Theory University of Essex Department of Art History and Theory- Offers an MA in History and Theory of Architecture. Courses, resources and activities, staff and their research interests. Robert Venturi Robert Venturi- Pritzker Architecture Prize site has a brief biography and photograph of this leading American Post-Modern architect and theorist, photo gallery of his work, 1991 … Robert Venturi Robert Venturi- Brief biography, descriptions of significant works and bibliography from Great Buildings Online. Venturi Scott Brown and Associates Venturi Scott Brown and Associates- Professional site of the firm based in Philadelphia and led by husband and wife Robert Venuri and Denise Scott Brown. Bernard Tschumi Architects Bernard Tschumi Architects- Based in New York and Paris. Includes several texts by the architect, who is an academic and theorist, winner of several international awards and respo… Yoshio Taniguchi Yoshio Taniguchi- Museum of Modern Art, New York, displays Tanaguchi's design for the new museum.