Fine Arts: Architecture
Use this guide to help you with your Fine Arts Research.
Available in the Library
These books, plus many more, can all be found in the Reference section of our library. Search the Library Online Catalog to find additional resources.
The Oxford Companion to Christian Art and Architecture by Peter Murray
Call Number:
REF N 7830 .M87 1996
Greek and Roman Architecture by Donald Struan Robertson
Call Number:
NA 260 .R6 1969
The Architecture of the Italian Renaissance by Peter Murray
Call Number:
NA 520 .M8 1986
Cathedrals by Robin S. Oggins
Call Number:
NA 4830 .O44 1996
The Art and Architecture of the Ancient Orient by Henri Frankfort
Call Number:
N 5345 .F7 1970
Architecture History
Here are some online resources that you can use to do some research on architecture history:
- Chartres: Cathedral of Notre DameChartres Cathedral is among the best preserved of the major French cathedrals, with extensive programmes of sculpture and stained glass. This website provides access to a comprehensive collection of images and detailed descriptions of Chartres Cathedral.
- Images of Medieval Art and ArchitectureThis site is dedicated to promoting education and research in Medieval art and architecture, by a professor at the Univeristy of Pittsburgh.
100 Great Buildings
Online Architecture Resources
Here are some online resources that you can use to do some research on architecture:
- TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design, and they hold conferences that bring together some of the leaders in many different fields. TED talks are short and thought provoking talks on a variety of topics, and their architecture talks include subjects like design and ecology.
- The Environmental Design Library from UC Berkeley is one of the premier architecture, landscape architecture, and city and regional planning libraries in North America. The Library supports the research and teaching of the College of Environmental Design.