6925 Arts and Humanities 6932 Fine Arts 6933 Architecture -1 res:ipl-12929 WPSX-TV Driftwood Productions Inc. "This site explores the history, legends, lore and workings of lighthouses along American shorelines." http://www.pbs.org/legendarylighthouses/ English Public Broadcasting Service Lighthouses Maritime Legendary Lighthouses 2009-12-09T19:51:16.296Z Legendary Lighthouses 2009-12-09T19:51:16.296Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13394 Meredith L. Clausen Over 5,000 images taken from architects' original slides and drawings in the public domain. The database is searchable through a Java client, available from the website. Maintained by the architecture department of the University of Washington. http://content.lib.washington.edu/cities/ English Washington University Libraries Urban Image Drawing Architect Model CAD Cities and Buildings Collection 2009-12-09T19:51:30.315Z Cities and Buildings Collection 2009-12-09T19:51:30.315Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10563 The New York Public Library "This is an online exhibition of 26 photographs by Lewis Wickes Hine depicting the Empire State Building under construction between 1930 and 1931. It includes brief biographical information about Hine and facts about the building. The images are from the New York Public Library's Photography Collection." http://www.nypl.org/research/chss/spe/art/photo/hinex/empire/empire.html English New York City Lewis Wickes Hine The Construction of the Empire State Building, 1930-1931 2009-12-09T19:50:11.778Z The Construction of the Empire State Building, 1930-1931 2009-12-09T19:50:11.778Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10558 English Heritage "English Heritage (EH) is the national body charged with the protection of the historic environment and promoting public understanding of it. Their web site includes a sensitive map providing illustrations and descriptions of all EH properties by region. It also features details of EH's education services, grants, conservation and research activiti ... http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/ English Archaeology Great Britain United Kingdom Castles Historic Homes English Heritage 2009-12-09T19:50:11.694Z English Heritage 2009-12-09T19:50:11.694Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-70124 Lonsinger, Ken 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. http://www.craftsmanperspective.com/index.html English bungalow craft wright renovation renovations Morris house Ruskin Craftsman Perspective : A Guide to the History, Aesthetics, and Architecture of the Arts and Crafts Movement 2009-12-09T20:10:20.100Z Craftsman Perspective : A Guide to the History, Aesthetics, and Architecture of the Arts and Crafts Movement 2009-12-09T20:10:20.100Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10552 Project for Public Spaces "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 ... http://www.pps.org/parks/ res:ipl-10552 English Landscape architecture Urban design urban planning Urban Parks Online 2010-08-16T16:11:11.506Z Urban Parks Online 2010-08-16T16:11:11.506Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-48607 What are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site. http://www.ipl.org/div/farq/wondersFARQ.html Internet Public Library Natural Wonders Modern Wonders Pyramids of Egypt Hanging Gardens of Babylon Statue of Zeus at Olympia Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Colossus at Rhodes Pharos of Alexandria Seven Wonders of the World Grand Canyon Mount Everest Harbor of Rio de Janeiro Northern Lights aurora borealis Great Barrier Reef Victoria Falls Paricutin Volcano Seven Natural Wonders of the World Empire State Building Itaipu Dam CN Tower Panama Canal Channel Tunnel North Sea Protection Works Golden Gate Bridge Seven Wonders of the Modern World IPL FAQ: Seven Wonders of the World 2009-12-09T20:05:41.904Z IPL FAQ: Seven Wonders of the World 2009-12-09T20:05:41.904Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Geography Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Reference--Geography Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13556 Georg Mischler "This glossary combines terms that are used in architectural lighting design and lighting simulation. The interdisciplinary nature of the work of the lighting designer is reflected in terms originating in architecture, radiometry, photometry, colorimetry, metereology, physiology, psychology, mathematics, geometry and computer graphics." http://www.schorsch.com/kbase/glossary/ English Engineering Lighting Design Glossary 2009-12-09T19:51:33.064Z Lighting Design Glossary 2009-12-09T19:51:33.064Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Science and Technology--Physics--Light, Waves, and Optics info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10988 The Opera Primaziale Pisana "The Tower of Pisa is the bell tower of the Cathedral. Its construction began in the august of 1173 and continued (with two long interruptions) for about two hundred years, in full fidelity to the original project, whose architect is still uncertain." This site provides a history of the tower, short film and photo archives that allows you to "navig ... http://torre.duomo.pisa.it/index_eng.html English Italian landmark leaning tower Leaning Tower of Pisa Tower of Pisa La Torre de Pisa 2009-12-09T19:50:25.051Z La Torre de Pisa 2009-12-09T19:50:25.051Z fedoraAdmin Active Entertainment & Leisure--Travel & Tourism--Europe Travel & Tourism Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-49309 The Aga Khan Trust for Culture "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. http://archnet.org/lobby.tcl English ArchNet 2009-12-09T20:05:51.104Z ArchNet 2009-12-09T20:05:51.104Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--Religion & Theology--Faiths & Denominations--Islam info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-8269 The Getty Research Institute "A controlled vocabulary that can be used to improve access to cultural heritage information in the global networked environment. The AAT is a comprehensive vocabulary of nearly 120,000 terms for describing objects, textural materials, images, architecture and material culture from antiquity to the present. Many of the terms refer to objects of sig ... http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/aat/index.html English Thesaurus The Art & Architecture Thesaurus 2009-12-09T20:15:00.872Z The Art & Architecture Thesaurus 2009-12-09T20:15:00.872Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-32625 A database of information on over 34,000 high-rise buildings in more than 2500 cities worldwide. Search first for city, then browse for the buildings that interest you. /application/?lng=3 res:ipl-32625 German English Emporis Buildings 2010-08-16T16:12:23.166Z Emporis Buildings 2010-08-16T16:12:23.166Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10565 Derville, Frank "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 ... http://pagesperso-orange.fr/artnouveau/en/ res:ipl-10565 English Designers Architects Styles Art Nouveau World Wide 2010-08-16T16:11:11.633Z Art Nouveau World Wide 2010-08-16T16:11:11.633Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Graphic Arts & Design info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13431 Linda Levar 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. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/resources/architecture/index.htm res:ipl-13431 English Building Planning Design Automation Construction Planning and Building Libraries 2010-08-16T16:11:19.314Z Planning and Building Libraries 2010-08-16T16:11:19.314Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Libraries--On the Job Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--Libraries info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-84563 Protestou, Errica Find news and other information about modern art, architecture, fashion, design, and interior decorating. Includes pictures, descriptions, and background information about artistic creations. http://www.morfae.com/ res:ipl-84563 English architecture architect art furniture paintings painting designer designers building buildings building components building component Morfae 2010-07-26T14:53:18.174Z Morfae 2010-07-26T14:53:18.174Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Visual Arts Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13131 Library of Congress "This collection of approximately 2,800 lantern slides represents an historical view of American buildings and landscapes built during the period 1850-1920. It represents the work of Harvard faculty, such as Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., Bremer W. Pond, and James Sturgis Pray, as well as that of prominent landscape architects throughout the country. T ... http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/landscape/ English American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920: a Study Collection from the Harvard Graduate School of Design 2009-12-09T19:51:22.571Z American Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920: a Study Collection from the Harvard Graduate School of Design 2009-12-09T19:51:22.571Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--History--History by Topic--History of Arts & Humanities info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13435 Highly extensive resource for all things architecture on the Web. Contains information on competitions, historic periods and styles (with images), CAD drawings and models, a list of Pritzker Prize winners, biographies of "the masters", educational resources, and links to significant architectural monuments alphabetically by city. A very good star ... http://www.vitruvio.ch/ German English Italian Raeto-Romance French Building Style Design Typology Architects History Competition CAD Architecture on the Web 2009-12-09T19:51:31.368Z Architecture on the Web 2009-12-09T19:51:31.368Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--History--History by Topic--History of Arts & Humanities info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-12966 Curt DiCamillo "The Database of Houses is a continuing effort to list every country house built in Britain and Ireland, standing or demolished.?? The Database is updated daily and currently lists over 6,500 houses.?? This undertaking will compile as many details as can be found about the houses, families who occupied them, and their estates, in a standardized for ... http://www.dicamillocompanion.com/ English The DiCammilo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses 2009-12-09T19:51:17.453Z The DiCammilo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses 2009-12-09T19:51:17.453Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--Europe--United Kingdom--History Reference--Genealogy Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-10545 Jean Manco "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 ... http://www.building-history.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ English British Isles United Kingdom Ireland Republic of Ireland Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles 2009-12-09T19:50:11.150Z Sources for Building History: A Guide to Researching Historic Buildings in the British Isles 2009-12-09T19:50:11.150Z fedoraAdmin Active Regional & Country Information--Europe--United Kingdom Arts & Humanities--History--European History Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-9342 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 ... http://intranet.grundel.nl/thinkquest/ English Forum Roman history emperors The Forum Romanum 2009-12-09T20:15:49.973Z The Forum Romanum 2009-12-09T20:15:49.973Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Classics--By Region--Rome Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--History--European History--Antiquity info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-13434 Jeffery Howe 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. http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/contents.html English Building History American Style Typology Churches Skyscrapers Digital Archive of American Architecture 2009-12-09T19:51:31.266Z Digital Archive of American Architecture 2009-12-09T19:51:31.266Z fedoraAdmin Active Reference--Biographies--Artists & Architects Arts & Humanities--History--North American History--United States History Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-53538 An article on the effect Roman engineering (particularly of roads and water) had on its conquests and neighbors. http://www.arch.mcgill.ca/prof/sijpkes/arch304/winter2001/cszasz/u1/roman.htm English The Influence of Roman Engineering and Architecture 2009-12-09T20:07:13.467Z The Influence of Roman Engineering and Architecture 2009-12-09T20:07:13.467Z fedoraAdmin Active 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 info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-9322 Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities "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. http://www.apva.org/ English Jamestown Rediscovery 2009-12-09T20:15:49.525Z Jamestown Rediscovery 2009-12-09T20:15:49.525Z fedoraAdmin Active Arts & Humanities--Fine Arts--Architecture Arts & Humanities--History--North American History--United States History by Region--South Atlantic States (Southern) Arts & Humanities--History--North American History--United States History--United States History by Era--Colonial Period and Revolution (1600-1783) info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-83801 Koutsis, Phil 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. http://inventorspot.com/ res:ipl-83801 English Aha Cafe, LLC invention innovation product idea patent patents copyright invention blog advice forum invention writer legal assistance gadget gadgets advertising marketing InventorSpot 2010-02-27T16:17:54.934Z InventorSpot 2010-02-27T16:17:54.934Z fedoraAdmin Active 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 info:fedora/col:gen res:ipl-53599 Greece Italy--Roma--Rome University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 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. http://www.penn.museum/long-term-exhibits/264-worlds-intertwined.html English University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Roman Emperors Puteoli Marble Block Colonia Minturnae Roman Glassmaking Roman religion Roman trade Roman industry Roman domestic life Roman death Roman burial Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans 2009-12-09T20:07:15.009Z Worlds Intertwined: Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans 2009-12-09T20:07:15.009Z fedoraAdmin Active 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 info:fedora/col:gen