Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America: Samuel Gottscho and William Schleisner

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Abstract:: The Gottscho-Schleisner Collection is comprised of over 29,000 images primarily of architectural subjects, including interiors and exteriors of homes, stores, offices, factories, historic buildings, and other structures. Subjects are concentrated chiefly in the northeastern United States, especially the New York City area, and Florida. Included are the homes of notable Americans, such as Raymond Loewy, and of several U.S. presidents, as well as color images of the 1939-40 New York World's Fair. Many of the photographs were commissioned by architects, designers, owners and architectural publications, and document important achievements in American 20th-century architecture and interior design.

Subject:: Arts
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
Collection:: Library of Congress

Interior Design--Designing My Dream Room

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Abstract:: Students will study interior design as a profession. They will integrate their study with math, writing, vocational education, and computer skills by designing their own "dream bedroom."

Subject:: Arts, Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans

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Roman Architecture

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Abstract:: In this course the student will study the architecture of Ancient Rome beginning with its origins in the eighth century BC and continuing through the fourth century AD with the move of the Roman capital to Constantinople. The course will familiarize you with the major building methods and styles used in Roman architecture as well as interior decoration. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate an understanding of the general arc of the history of ancient Rome; identify the major historical events in ancient Roman history and the emperors who presided during these events; demonstrate an understanding of the vital role that imagery, especially architecture, played in Rome's political and cultural world; identify the origins of various styles that the Romans borrowed and explain how they were re-purposed; identify the major stylistic developments from Rome's origins to its demise; identify the styles that were popular under the rule of different emperors, and explain how those styles relate to a political ideology; discuss the different building techniques used by the Romans and explain how the development of new techniques changed the appearance of Roman architecture; demonstrate an understanding of the different provinces of the Roman Empire and the ways in which regional differences are apparent in architecture; identify specific monuments and be able to provide basic identifying information: title, date, location, architects (if known), patron; explain the importance of Roman architecture in shaping the architecture of later Western civilizations. (Art History 409)

Subject:: Arts, Humanities
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: Saylor Foundation

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