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Abbeys, Cathedrals, & Churches
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Christopher Wren: Architect and Astronomer 
 Questions and answers about Christopher Wren, scientist, mathematician, and architect of London's St. Paul's Cathedral and the Royal Observatory at Greenwich (England). Features biographical information and details about his architectural projects. From the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. http://www.nmm.ac.uk/explore/astronomy-and-time/astronomy-facts/history/christopher-wren-architect-and-astronomer Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, Christianity, Notable People: Arts & Humanities Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Claudette Goux: Places of Worship, Vernacular Churches in Houston and Los Angeles
An exhibit of 20 contemporary photographs of "vernacular churches in the inner city neighborhoods of Houston and Los Angeles," taken by Claudette Goux. Includes brief essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/goux/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Museums, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jun 10, 2006 Cuba Travel Pictures
A collection of photographs of Cuba, arranged by province and by subjects such as architecture, billboards, castles, churches, cars, monuments, people, and street scenes. The photos were taken when the photographer was "researching the first two editions of Lonely Planet Cuba." http://www.cuba-pictures.com Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Photograph Collections Last updated Apr 21, 2005 Gravely Gorgeous: Gargoyles, Grotesques & the Nineteenth-Century Imagination
This site is a companion to an exhibit about the admiration by Victorians of the Gothic style of architectural decoration of cathedrals, which featured gargoyles ("decorative waterspouts that preserve stonework") and grotesques (that "serve a variety of other practical and ornamental functions, as corbels or capitals, for instance"). Includes a gallery of images and a glossary. From the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library. http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/adw/gravely/overview.html Topics: Architecture, Christianity Last updated May 11, 2006 History of St. John's Church
The highlight of this brief history of St. John's Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia, is the description of American patriot Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, which was delivered there at the Second Virginia Convention in March 1775. Includes images of the church. http://www.historicstjohnschurch.org/history.html Topics: Architecture, Christianity Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Jean Ruiter: Cathedrals in the Desert
An exhibit of photographs from Dutch artist Jean Ruiter, in which "great religious architectural icons of Europe are reconstructed in the desert of Southern California in the manner of a flat Hollywood set or an American highway billboard." Includes essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/ruiter/cathedrals/ Topics: Architecture, Art by Region, Christianity, Museums, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photography Last updated Jun 10, 2006 NewYorkCarver.com
Discover the art of Gothic architecture. Includes slide shows (virtual tours) of cathedrals and castles worldwide, a dictionary of architectural terms, links to art museums, "tips and tricks" to Gothic geometry, and more. Searchable. Updated and maintained by Joe Chiffriller, an actual stone carver. http://www.newyorkcarver.com/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Museums Last updated Apr 24, 2001 Palaces of the King
Extensive images of palaces in Thailand, with details about the history and architecture of the buildings. Features virtual tours of the Grand, Vimanmek, Bang Pa-in, Bhubing, and Sanam Chandra palaces. In Thai and English. From the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thailand. http://www.palaces.thai.net Topics: Architecture, Christianity Last updated Apr 26, 2005 Realitas Virtualis: Italy in Virtual Reality
Explores places in Rome, Pisa, and Napoli (Naples) by taking specific sites including the Pantheon, San Pietro, Hadrian's Villa, the Coliseum, the Cathedral at Pisa and its campanile -- the Leaning Tower, the ruins at Paestum, and more -- and providing a 360 degree view for each site. http://www.italyguides.it/us/italy_travel.htm Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, Christianity Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Rosslyn Chapel
The official site for a church that became famous as one of the settings in the best-selling mystery novel "The Da Vinci Code." (Rosslyn Chapel, located in Roslin, Scotland, is also known as St. Matthew's Collegiate.) Find church history, images of carvings at the chapel, video clips, brief information about exhibitions and the chapel's architecture, a worship schedule, and visitor information. http://www.rosslynchapel.org.uk/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity Last updated Mar 6, 2007 Symbols in Christian Art and Architecture
This site has an alphabetical index of brief, informative definitions accompanied by graphic depictions of the symbols and, where appropriate, biblical quotations. Find out the meaning of individual colors and numbers as well as the specific seasons within the church year: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Pre-Lent, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost/Trinity. Also included are logotypes and emblems of major Christian denominations. http://home.att.net/~wegast/symbols/symbols.htm Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Holidays & Observances Last updated Jul 13, 2005 TimeRef
This searchable site features timelines of events in Great Britain from 800 to 1499. "Maps show the locations of castles, abbeys, and cathedrals in England, Scotland, and Wales. Every person and building on this site has its own timeline and links to related subjects." Includes a glossary of terms, information on architectural styles, and three-dimensional images of buildings. Parts of the site do not display properly in Netscape. http://www.timeref.org/ Topics: Architecture, Christianity, Heads of State, History, History By Place, Notable People: Government Last updated May 3, 2005 Triumph of the Baroque: Architecture in Europe, 1600-1750
This exhibit explores the Baroque in Rome, including churches and chapels, private residences, and civic, commercial, military, and royal buildings. From the National Gallery of Art. http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2000/baroque/intro1.htm Topics: Architecture, Christianity Last updated Jul 7, 2004 Women in Architecture: Julia Morgan (1872-1957)
Profile of architect Julia Morgan, who is known for projects in Northern California such as Hearst Castle (San Simeon), Chapel of the Chimes (Oakland), the bell tower at Mills College (Oakland), Asilomar Conference Center (Pacific Grove), and several commissions for the YWCA. Includes related links. From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign School of Architecture. http://www2.arch.uiuc.edu/organizations/wia/archtspotl/morganjulia.html Topics: Architecture, Architecture by Place, Christianity, Notable People, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Notable People: Women Last updated Jun 2, 2005 |
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