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Whole Building Design Guide: Architectural Style

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page resource that answers all the essential questions about what is meant by the term "architectural style." Considers style in terms of context, historical period, vernacular evolution, and "themed" architecture.
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Realtor: Residential Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrations and descriptions for dozens of popular architectural styles for residences.
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University of Calgary

Uof C: The Islamic World to 1600: Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief discussion of the unique style of Islamic Palaces and the reasons for the construction.
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Britain Express

Britain Express: Architecture: Gothic Revival Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on Gothic Revival architecture of the 19th century describes the style, as well as some individual buildings in England that were built in Gothic Revival style.
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Real Views: American Architecture: American Foursquare Style

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Illustrated description of the American foursquare style.
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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Basilica

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article explores the term "Basilica," in both the architectural and the canonical sense. Also provides several links sprinkled into the text, where you'll find more information on a particular word. Please note that...
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Discover France: Art Periods: Cubism

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed history and explanation of the ideologies behind cubism. Lots of cubism links as well.
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Archimon: Early Neo Gothicism

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Discusses the Neo-Gothic style of architecture in the Netherlands.
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Artcyclopedia: The Arts and Crafts Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Artcyclopedia gives a brief history of the Arts and Crafts Movement, focusing on William Morris and artists working for the William Morris Company.
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20th Century Society: Rose Seidler House

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Rose Seidler House in Australia, which is an interesting mix of modern art and American culture.

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