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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: The Ancient City

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comparing Roman and Greek architecture? Unearth new resources for teaching about the methods of development in these ancient cities.
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: A Global History of Architecture Writing Seminar

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of six videos on global architecture by Mark Jarzombek, presented as a writing seminar with the final project a 1-hour lecture given by the student.
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Art of Asia: Architecture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View the architecture and understand the history and importance of a reception hall, scholar's library and study, audience hall, and a teahouse.
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Yale University

Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-three university-level lectures, available in audio, video, or text format, from a course on the architecture of ancient Rome. With coverage of Roman engineering and technology, materials, and significant structures and sites.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Architectural Orders

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek standard orders of stone architecture. Provides explanation of the three architectural types as well as picture examples.
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Smart History

Smarthistory: Introduction to Greek Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource with photographs and diagrams of ancient Greek structures in which historian, Dr. Becker, discusses the range and diversity of building type found in Greek architecture. Links to additional resources.
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Other

Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the internet, written by those who were involved in the development evolution of the Internet. This history revolves around four distinct aspects: the technological evolution, operations and management aspect of a...
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Other

Baltimore Basilica: History of the Basilica by Latrobe

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the basilica, dating from 1806, along with information about its architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe; a timeline that compares events in the history of the United States with the specific history of the cathedral; and a review...
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Growth of the City

For Students 9th - 10th
The Etruscans introduced the concept of substantial architecture to the city of Rome. Stronger walls were built, more imposing temples were consecrated, and the Cloaca Maxima, the Roman sewer, and Circus Maximus were constructed.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Art and Civilizations: Ziggurat of Ur

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the Ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 BC Located in Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq. Includes links to additional information.
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Other

Hagia Sophia Museum: Hagia Sophia: History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Hagia Sophia, a famous Byzantine landmark that has existed for 1500 years, and is now a museum. Very extensive information about the architectural features of the exterior and the interior can be found in a pulldown...
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Other

Japan: The Official Guide: History & Culture: Experience Japanese Culture

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Understand the culture of Japan from architecture to Bonsai to storytelling and tallisman.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Etruscan Kings of Rome: Etruscan Influence

For Students 9th - 10th
The Etruscans influenced not only the government of the Roman monarchy, but also the religious practices, and early architecture.
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Other

Open Unversity: The Modern Movement in Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A compelling look at the roots and influence of modernism in architecture. With excellent biographies of the leading architects of the movement (e.g., Le Corbusier and Mies Van Der Rohe) and many, many examples of buildings that define...
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Art Institute of Chicago

Chicago Architects Oral History: Mary Ann E. Crawford

For Students 9th - 10th
This interview is by Betty J. Blum and the interviewee is Mary Ann Elizabeth Crawford (1901-1988 CE) who practiced architecture from 1941 into the 1980's. The entire transcript of the interview can be viewed here.
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Other

Aldokkan: Ancient Egyptian Temple Design

For Students 9th - 10th
A side-by-side comparison of the design principles embodied in ancient Egyptian versus ancient Greek temples, with additional facts and illustrations about the function and evolution of temples in ancient Egypt. Includes short...
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Other

Ancient greece.org: Minoan Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating collection of information and images of Minoan civilization. Minoan history, architecture, art, culture, and more and covered on this site.
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University of Virginia: Rome Reborn 2.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents 3D digital models that have been created to illustrate the urban development of ancient Rome. Follow the history of this project, chose the time period to re-create, and view the photo gallery of images.
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Other

Philip Johnson Glass House: Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage of the Philip Johnson Glass House, an architectural preservation and interpretation site, with images of some of the buildings, historical information about the site, and other resources such as news, events, and programs.
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Leo Masuda: History of Roman Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
The Leo Masuda Architectonic Research pages offer a history of Roman architecture. Click on the pictures for lists of information on each example.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Greek Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Greek architecture continues to dominate modern day architecture. Explore their contributions from columns to amphitheatres through the following summary, pictures and a 3D video highlighting the construction of prominent buildings in...
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Other

The Leo Architectonic Research Office: History of Renaissance Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of images depicting various styles of architecture throughout the Renaissance. Each small image links to a pages with more detailed photographs and further information about the image.
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Other

History of Mannerism Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site lists a few different famous examples of Mannerist architecture from the 16th and 17th centuries. Click on the link and receive a large image and a biography of the work. Brief, but good information.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Architecture in the Italian Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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