Overview of architecture
Use this guide to perform background research to refine a research topic, confirm terminology, and get a general understanding before finding books and articles to support a research project.
Getting started with academic research | Overview of architecture | Recommended databases | Architectural drawings, case studies, and plans | Building materials
Art and Architecture encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online
Art and Architecture encyclopedias from Oxford Reference Online
Search or browse across ten subject encyclopedias and dictionaries with over 25,000 entries. References are linked via Get VText.
LUNA digital image database
LUNA digital image database
Image collections for art, architecture, design, and civil engineering. Search image collections, manipulate selected images, and create image-based presentations for classroom and professional use. Images can be exported for use in presentation software, such as PowerPoint and web pages. Off campus access requires PID/password (not Off Campus Sign In).
International Archive of Women in Architecture Biographical Database (IAWA)
International Archive of Women in Architecture Biographical Database
IAWA documents the women's involvement in architecture and landscape architecture, industrial and interior designer, and urban planning from around the world. Use the links on the left to search or browse for women who practiced architecture and related design professions. The IAWA collects information to fill serious gaps in the availability of primary research materials for architectural, women's, and social history research.
Art and Architecture Thesaurus from Getty
Art and Architecture Thesaurus from Getty
The AAT is a structured vocabulary of around 34,000 concepts, including 131,000 terms, descriptions, bibliographic citations, and other information relating to fine art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, and material culture. Use terms located here for searches in other databases.
- Patrick Tomlin
- Head: Art + Architecture Library
- (540) 231-9272
- tomlin@vt.edu
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100A Cowgill Hall
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