PEM | Peabody Essex Museum
14 days ago by dilibrary
The "PEM collection offers outstanding works primarily from the 1700s to today: paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, textiles, architecture and decorative objects. Our African, American, Asian, maritime, Native American and Oceanic art emphasizes the lively conversation that occurs through creativity across time, place and culture." (from their Collections page)
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14 days ago by dilibrary
Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
architecture design environment green sustainability interior-design interiors products materials furniture decorative-arts technology energy energy-efficiency transportation environmental-studies activism
20 days ago by dilibrary
architecture design environment green sustainability interior-design interiors products materials furniture decorative-arts technology energy energy-efficiency transportation environmental-studies activism
20 days ago by dilibrary
The Work of Charles and Ray Eames | Library of Congress
february 2012 by dilibrary
Learn about Charles and Ray Eames through the articles, photographs, and other materials available on the Library of Congress website.
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furniture
20th-century
modernism
eames
interiors
images
videos
february 2012 by dilibrary
Green building products and materials for environmental projects -- energy-efficient and environmentally safe products –- green certified and top green products - GreenSource Magazine
products materials finishes construction sustainability green furniture interior-design textiles lighting flooring wallcoverings fixtures
august 2011 by dilibrary
products materials finishes construction sustainability green furniture interior-design textiles lighting flooring wallcoverings fixtures
august 2011 by dilibrary
Centre for Sustainable Heritage at UCL
august 2011 by dilibrary
CSH conducts research into the environmental impact of and on historic sites.
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architecture
buildings
construction
furniture
decorative-arts
historic-sites
preservation
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restoration
materials
august 2011 by dilibrary
Looking at Buildings
august 2011 by dilibrary
This site has some great information and wonderful pictures, but it's not very well organized. You may want to use the Sitemap, Site Index, or Search (under Website Tools), rather than just browsing.
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english
history-of-interiors
images
buildings
houses
interiors
furniture
ornamentation
august 2011 by dilibrary
English Heritage ViewFinder - historic photographs of England
august 2011 by dilibrary
English Heritage advises the government of the United Kingdom on historic sites. This website is maintained by English Heritage and showcases their collection of historic pictures of historic buildings, parks and gardens in England. The pictures date from the 1850s to today.
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research
english
history-of-interiors
images
interiors
furniture
gardens
parks
landscape
buildings
august 2011 by dilibrary
English Heritage Images of England: a searchable photographic archive of the historic buildings of England
august 2011 by dilibrary
English Heritage advises the government of the United Kingdom on historic sites. This website is maintained by English Heritage and showcases their collection of contemporary (i.e., full-color!) pictures of historic buildings, parks and gardens.
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english
historic-sites
buildings
parks
gardens
interiors
furniture
august 2011 by dilibrary
English Heritage
august 2011 by dilibrary
English Heritage advises the government of the United Kingdom on historic sites. Their website has a wealth of information about, and pictures of, historic sites all over England, including both buildings and parks and gardens. Look under Research (under the Professional tab) to find research reports about everything from landscape conservation to the thermal performance of traditional sash windows.
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english
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interiors
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parks
landscape
buildings
august 2011 by dilibrary
Churchcare
august 2011 by dilibrary
Although Churchcare is an organization dedicated to preserving and caring for religious buildings, interiors and furnishings, the information and advice on conservation, preservation and restoration are applicable to any historic building.
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furniture
textiles
preservation
conservation
restoration
august 2011 by dilibrary
ICON - Institute of Conservation - Home
august 2011 by dilibrary
This website has information about preserving and restoring everything from prints on paper to decorative ironwork. Click on "How to care for..." to see tips for preserving different types of objects.
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textiles
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furniture
conservation
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restoration
august 2011 by dilibrary
Building types | Architecture | National Trust
august 2011 by dilibrary
The National Trust maintains over 350 historic sites in England. In this section of their website, you can browse by the type of building - educational, health & welfare, houses, industrial & commercial, religious, etc. For each property you can look at p
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interiors
august 2011 by dilibrary
Houses great & small | Architecture | National Trust
august 2011 by dilibrary
The National Trust maintains over 350 historic sites in England. This section of their website focuses on their residential properties, ranging from large country manors to small city homes.
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august 2011 by dilibrary
Arts & Crafts | Collections at a glance | National Trust
august 2011 by dilibrary
The National Trust maintains over 350 historic sites in England. This section of their website highlights the National Trust buildings, interiors, furniture, art, and decorative arts from the Arts & Crafts period.
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19th-century
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english
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images
august 2011 by dilibrary
The National Trust
august 2011 by dilibrary
The National Trust maintains over 350 historic sites in England, including houses, manors, estates, castles, gardens, monuments, and more.
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art
history-of-interiors
decorative-arts
furniture
interiors
english
european
august 2011 by dilibrary
Louvre Museum | The Atlas Database - Browse by Department
art decorative-arts furniture interiors textiles images museums history-of-interiors ancient-civilizations egyptian greek roman medieval gothic renaissance 17th-century 18th-century 19th-century european french baroque rococo neoclassical empire ornamentation
august 2011 by dilibrary
art decorative-arts furniture interiors textiles images museums history-of-interiors ancient-civilizations egyptian greek roman medieval gothic renaissance 17th-century 18th-century 19th-century european french baroque rococo neoclassical empire ornamentation
august 2011 by dilibrary
Elaine C. Block Database of Misericords | Index of Christian Art
august 2011 by dilibrary
This online collection includes photographs of medieval misericords - small shelves for church-goers to lean against during long periods of standing prayers. They are beautifully and intricately carved, typically of wood.
furniture
ornamentation
medieval
gothic
european
images
history-of-interiors
august 2011 by dilibrary
Imperial Furniture Collection | Vienna | Austria - Tour of the Imperial Furniture Collection
august 2011 by dilibrary
Click on a gallery to see images of furniture from the 1700s to the present day. This collection is especially strong in French styles from the 18th and 19th centuries (neoclassical, empire, rococo), Biedermeier, and modernism.
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rococo
august 2011 by dilibrary
Colonial Historic Sites and Buildings : The Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site
july 2011 by dilibrary
An amazing look at - and into - 18th-century American buildings, including private homes, government buildings, schools, churches, hospitals and taverns. This site includes both interior and exterior photographs, along with floor plans of many buildings.
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furniture
decorative-arts
interiors
history
history-of-interiors
american
colonial
federal
georgian
english
architecture
july 2011 by dilibrary
Colonial Williamsburg Official History Site
july 2011 by dilibrary
Colonial Williamsburg has American and English artworks, furniture and decorative art objects from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, along with a wealth of information about American history from the colonial and revolutionary war periods.
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colonial
federal
georgian
july 2011 by dilibrary
eMuseum | Colonial Williamsburg
july 2011 by dilibrary
Colonial Williamsburg has American and English artworks, furniture and decorative art objects from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The collections also include American folk art from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Search the collections or browse t
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decorative-arts
interiors
history
history-of-interiors
american
colonial
federal
georgian
english
folkart
july 2011 by dilibrary
Antiques & Art Around Florida
july 2011 by dilibrary
Although this site has information for antique collectors in Florida, it also has a wealth of information about antiques in general. Go to Editorials to read articles about 18th century American cabinets, art deco furniture, mid-century modernism, bentwoo
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18th-century
19th-century
images
history-of-interiors
20th-century
july 2011 by dilibrary
Decorative and design styles | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
Amazing style guides from the V&A Museum, with information about and hundreds of pictures of styles from around the world, including Aestheticism, Arts & Crafts, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Baroque, Regency, Gothic Revival, Modernism, and more.
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decorative-arts
furniture
images
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english
history-of-interiors
20th-century
18th-century
19th-century
asian
scottish
japanese
indian
july 2011 by dilibrary
Spain | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
Be sure to check out the Alhambra Palace and Islamic Spain, listed under Related Content. To see even more images, scroll down to Related images from the collection, and then click +Spain in Search the Collection.
art
architecture
furniture
decorative-arts
images
history-of-interiors
spanish
islamic
interiors
ornamentation
july 2011 by dilibrary
Medieval | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
Includes an excellent article on Medieval Monasteries, with beautiful photographs. To even see more images, scroll down to Related images from the collection, and then click +Medieval in Search the Collection.
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architecture
interiors
decorative-arts
furniture
images
history-of-interiors
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european
july 2011 by dilibrary
Renaissance | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
To see even more images, scroll down to Related images from the collection, and then click +Renaissance in Search the Collection.
art
architecture
decorative-arts
furniture
images
history-of-interiors
italian
renaissance
interiors
july 2011 by dilibrary
Gothic Revival | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
Includes a fantastic Gothic Revival Style Guide with information on architecture, interiors and ornamentation.
art
architecture
decorative-arts
furniture
images
history-of-interiors
revivals
gothic
gothic-revival
english
ornamentation
interiors
victorian
july 2011 by dilibrary
Gothic | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
The "Gothic Architecture" article is particularly good, with amazing pictures and links to other Gothic architecture websites. To see even more images, scroll down to Related images from the collection, and then click +Gothic in Search the Collection.
art
architecture
decorative-arts
furniture
medieval
images
european
history-of-interiors
french
english
gothic
gothic-revival
july 2011 by dilibrary
Baroque | Victoria and Albert Museum
july 2011 by dilibrary
Includes a fantastic Baroque Style Guide with information on architecture, interiors and ornamentation. To see even more images, scroll down to Related images from the collection, and then click +Baroque in Search the Collection
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decorative-arts
history-of-interiors
baroque
italian
spanish
french
english
17th-century
furniture
architecture
ornamentation
interiors
july 2011 by dilibrary
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