12 10 235 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/753a91fb978f385752a9dcaf9cdb15d3.jpg 8ca4da6ad1bb0527067d47f19cbd5100 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Second Month Hall Todai-ji Nigatsu-do 東大寺 二月堂 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Waldemar Barrios Language A language of the resource Nara, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original: 752 Current Rebuild: 1669 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Original: Monk Jitchū Patron of Reconstruction: Tokugawa Shogunate Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Original: Nara Period Current: Edo Period Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 34.689191860699836, 135.84429815818086 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Timber (Cypress/Hinoki) Ceramic Tile Stone Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Kakezukuri (Stage Building) Description An account of the resource A staged platform building built upon a hill overlooking the entire Todai-ji complex. The building serves as a temple to celebrate the second lunar month. Despite the original having been burnt down multiple times, it kept getting rebuilt. It's current iteration is a refined version of the Kakezukuri style of platform/stage building forms that were developed to build on hill sides. A costly and demanding building style that requires great expertise. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ely Cathedral Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Overseer: Abbot Simeon Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Language A language of the resource Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, U.K Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1081: Construction on current cathedral began 1109: Achieved status of cathedral 1189: Basic construction complete 1322: Octagon tower construction begins 1349: Lady Chapel is finished Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Middle Ages Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 52°23'55"N 0°15'49"E Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Stone Marble Limestone Extent The size or duration of the resource. 537 ft in length, 217 ft in height Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Romanesque Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Ely Cathedral from Quanea Drove F.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Ely_Cathedral_from_Quanea_Drove_F.jpg) Image 2: Ely Cathedral Choir, Cambridgeshire, UK - Diliff.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/Ely_Cathedral_Choir%2C_Cambridgeshire%2C_UK_-_Diliff.jpg) Image 3: Ely Cathedral Lady Chapel, Cambridgeshire, UK - Diliff.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Ely_Cathedral_Lady_Chapel%2C_Cambridgeshire%2C_UK_-_Diliff.jpg) Image 4: Ely Cathedral High Altar, Cambridgeshire, UK - Diliff.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/62/Ely_Cathedral_High_Altar%2C_Cambridgeshire%2C_UK_-_Diliff.jpg) Image 5: Ely Cathedral February 2018 021.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Ely_Cathedral_February_2018_021.jpg) Image 6: Ely Cathedral - Google Art Project.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Ely_Cathedral_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg) Image 7: Ely Cathedral From Air.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/25/Ely_Cathedral_From_Air.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Image 5: Creative Commons Image 6: Creative Commons Image 7: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Demory Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. https://www.britannica.com/place/Ely-cathedral https://www.elycathedral.org/about/history-heritage/the-story-of-ely https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ely_Cathedral Description An account of the resource The layout of the Ely Cathedral is that of a cross, with two large towers protruding into the sky at the cross's intersection and at its feet. The cathedral is about 21 stories tall, and the length of one and a half football fields. The main entrance is at the bottom of the cross layout. The structure itself is built out of stone, marble, and limestone. The exterior of the cathedral is ordinately decorated, showcasing various sizes in arches that are carved into the cathedrals walls, with scallops and crosses meticulously filling in each empty gap in the stone. The structure is a muddled gray color, showing faint signs of its survival through the centuries. On the tower where the entrance is, a large golden clock faces the visitors. Small turrets also reach to the sky in various places along the roof. Windows are generously carved into the cathedral, allowing much light to shine into the church. Many of the windows are made of stained glass, allowing for much color and life to be brought into the building. This building was used as a cathedral throughout history, allowing a place for people to come and worship. The religious building was created to encapsulate the sight of those who visit and for people to be in awe of its structure. As mentioned previously, the layout of the building is that of a cross. Seeing as this is a cathedral, the cross was a deliberate choice, invoking emotion of what Jesus Christ had gone through historically. 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Title A name given to the resource Nash Conservatory Language A language of the resource London, England Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Built: 1759 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Park Made By: Henry, Lord Capell of Tewkesbury Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Georgian Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 51°28′44″N 00°17′37″W Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Glass Stone Type The nature or genre of the resource Garden Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Georgian Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Nash conservatory - geograph.org.uk - 6195451.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Nash_conservatory_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6195451.jpg) Image 2: Nash conservatory - geograph.org.uk - 6195452.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/21/Nash_conservatory_-_geograph.org.uk_-_6195452.jpg) Image 3: London - Kew Gardens - View ENE on The Nash Conservatory 1836 by John Nash (adapted by Sir Jeffry Wyatville).jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/London_-_Kew_Gardens_-_View_ENE_on_The_Nash_Conservatory_1836_by_John_Nash_%28adapted_by_Sir_Jeffry_Wyatville%29.jpg) Image 4: At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 2024 675.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/At_Royal_Botanic_Gardens%2C_Kew_2024_675.jpg) Image 5: 1250800 II Star AROID HOUSE NUMBER 1, ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW, KEW GREEN, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, TW9 3AB London 20250618 0003.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/1250800_II_Star_AROID_HOUSE_NUMBER_1%2C_ROYAL_BOTANIC_GARDENS_KEW%2C_KEW_GREEN%2C_RICHMOND_UPON_THAMES%2C_TW9_3AB_London_20250618_0003.jpg) Image 6: 1250800 II Star AROID HOUSE NUMBER 1, ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS KEW, KEW GREEN, RICHMOND UPON THAMES, TW9 3AB London 20250618 0002.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/1250800_II_Star_AROID_HOUSE_NUMBER_1%2C_ROYAL_BOTANIC_GARDENS_KEW%2C_KEW_GREEN%2C_RICHMOND_UPON_THAMES%2C_TW9_3AB_London_20250618_0002.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Image 2: Creative Commons Image 3: Creative Commons Image 4: Creative Commons Image 5: Creative Commons Image 6: Creative Commons Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hannah Demory Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kew_Gardens Description An account of the resource The Nash Conservatory is a rectangular structure tucked away along the outskirts of a forest. There is a large path leading up to the conservatory, with trees and plants that follow alongside it. The building itself is made mainly of glass, with its walls and ceilings letting in plenty of sunlight. In front of the glass, however, are stone columns. These columns give the building symbolic recognition to the humanities. There is one door on either end of the building. Inside the structure, there is nothing but some rows of chairs placed for special occasions. This building evokes the social aspect of the time, creating spaces where people can meet and interact. The conservatory highlights sight and movement in its structure, adding to its cultural emphasis on the time period. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/01cbb1f320c5815ee4e61a50bcafa5a1.jpg a2ea84da6d1d77f9045ac8db901dbf9b https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/5291b55973a2c929b16ef0f9aa328045.jpg 9bca63ecb7647f7e61e615a70b76e454 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/55f10c2e18b91874614b3c8a6fbc6b43.jpg 0d59f10819be89f4bf70a5ff02788533 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sannai-Maruyama Longhouse Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Moanna Dixson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 - 140913_Sannai-Maruyama_site_Aomori_Japan02bs5 (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/140913_Sannai-Maruyama_site_Aomori_Japan02bs5.jpg) Image 2 - 140913 Sannai-Maruyama site Aomori Japan03s.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/140913_Sannai-Maruyama_site_Aomori_Japan03s.jpg) Image 3 - Sannai IMG 20161009 135532.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Sannai_IMG_20161009_135532.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1 - Creative Commons Image 2 - Creative Commons Image 3 - Creative Commons Language A language of the resource Aomori, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Middle Jomon (3900-2200 BC) - Longhouse initially constructed 1992 - Existence of large Jomon community discovered 1994 - Conservation efforts and reconstruction begins 1995 - Archeological park opens with model of Jomon village Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Jomon Period (14,000 and 300 BCE) Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood, thatch Extent The size or duration of the resource. Floor Area - 32 meters x 9.8 meters Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 40.810648177449984, 140.69669281125968 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron - Aomori Prefecture Government (Acting Governor Masaya Kitamura) Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Description An account of the resource The largest of its kind, the building is a longhouse measured to be 32 meters in length and 9.8 meters in width, with a floor area of approximately 250 square meters. It takes an oval shape on a pitted floor. Its internal structure or skeleton consists of wood pillars, likely made from chestnut, a feature that can be found in surrounding buildings within the community. By modern standards, the longhouse's aesthetics could be described as primitive. The exterior is naturalistic, showcasing the raw materials used in its construction. Specifically, supported by the pillars is a thatched roof. As the building is slightly underground, there are stair entrances on each length of the structure; for modern accessibility, a ramped entrance is also provided. The entrances are defined by their doors, propped open from bottom to top, made of a similar material to the exterior. The building is a modern model of prehistoric, Jomon-era architecture and culture. Since the building’s recreation and opening in 1995, it has been primarily used for public education, with the site's connections to the Jomon Jiyukan (a nearby museum). In its time period, however, the original building was likely a communal space. As Jomon society became increasingly sedentary, communities such as those surrounding the structure developed. Its large size allowed these communities to gather. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. “Sannai Maruyama Site: Remains and Reconstructed Models of Large Pit‑Dwellings.” Sannai Maruyama: World Heritage Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan. Aomori Prefecture. https://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/about/remains-dwellings/ UNESCO. “Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan.” UNESCO World Heritage Centre. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1632/. “Sannai Maruyama Site — Information.” Sannai Maruyama: World Heritage Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan. Aomori Prefecture. https://sannaimaruyama.pref.aomori.jp/english/information/ “Japan: Heads of State / Heads of Government and Major Officials.” Rulers.org. http://rulers.org/jappref.html Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Jōmon Pit Dwelling East Asian Japanese/style Longhouse midterm Public https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/7435ea7856b046dc309714bf755e4205.jpg 5f26c94b0e63c55b5fe0aaeacdb3bf65 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/df254c3fa75c0a8408462ba924a6f90f.jpg 63ae5c8459199a5cc0d62304f0ff0d25 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/0db7512059ef64a986dc2f699c1164ee.jpg 387c7d5672620b36f6d85f317cdb55f3 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/592646ef00502321e5c884487bc10a8f.jpg cffd0d72959369eb300fd70e5e99e8a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource House of the Narawa Family, Fukushima Minka-en Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Moanna Dixson Language A language of the resource Initial - Joraguchi, Yamada, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan Current - Oishimae Kaminagura, Fukushima, Japan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Mid-18th c. - Estimation of original construction May 1981 - Reconstructed Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron - Narawa Family Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Edo period (1603 -1868) Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood, thatch, concrete Extent The size or duration of the resource. Area - 165.9 meters Type The nature or genre of the resource Domestic Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1 - Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 2 - Interior_of_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en (https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Fukushima_City_Minka-en#/media/File%3AInterior_of_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 3 - Household objects at the Former House of the Narawa Family at Fukushima City Minka-en.jpg (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Household_objects_at_the_Former_House_of_the_Narawa_Family_at_Fukushima_City_Minka-en.jpg) Image 4 - Fukushima_City_Minka-en_entrance (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Fukushima_City_Minka-en_entrance.jpg) License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1 - Creative Commons Image 2 - Creative Commons Image 3 - Creative Commons Image 4 - Creative Commons Description An account of the resource The building is a reconstruction of the House of the Narawa family, originally made in the mid-18th century, or the Edo period. With wooden and concrete outer walls, the house has a rectangular floor plan emphasized by its yosemune-zukuri (four-sided hipped) thatched roof. Its interior is separated into four rooms, each having small, solid wood doors. On the exterior of the home, shoji sliding doors, made from a lighter material like paper or cloth, contrast with the interior. Despite the shoji, the overall structure of the building lets little light reach inside. It is a private abode. This house is an example of minka-style homes popularized in Japan by the non-samurai class, namely farmers, merchants, and artisans.  While not the upper class, a position reserved for samurai and the shogun's prefectural advisors, these workers would accumulate wealth during the Edo period. This specific home was likely owned by a wealthy farmer, as highlighted by its large yard and guest room. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. “⑫旧奈良輪家 – 福島市民家園 (Facility No. 12, Former Narawa House).” *福島市民家園 (Fukushima City Folk House Garden).* https://minka‑en.com/shisetsu/shisetsu\_12. Sasaki, Takashi. “The Japanese House: The Basic Elements of Traditional Japanese Residential Architecture.” Meguri Japan. English version by Judy Evans. https://meguri-japan.com/en/knowledge/20210627_1697/. “Minka: Vernacular Houses of Japan.” Leaflet. Minka Preservation Project, English translation. https://minka-en.com/images/engleaflet.pdf. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 37.735944651277, 140.37117663265383 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Minka domestic East Asian Japanese/style midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/fd7f266e65cf5b5a97150de95b7d389e.jpg 9cd4772487f87eb06953ce977f770609 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moravian church Bethlehem Pennsylvania Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Justin Forster Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/5d/98/1490f06540c28792eecbf5a23a09/central-moravian-church.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Language A language of the resource Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1806 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf Builder: Moravian settlers Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. -Limestone rubble the core structure is made of locally sourced limestone. This is a common material for the historic Moravian buildings in Bethlehem, though early construction also utilized log structures. -Stucco: The exterior of the church's sanctuary is a prominent feature, covered in stucco, which is scored to give it a neat, cut-stone appearance. -Iron: The roof trusses are reinforced with iron tension straps for additional support. Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. The Colonial period. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 40.630707597996405, Longitude: -75.37588072197381 Extent The size or duration of the resource. The Church extends 145 feet along Church Street, and 70 feet along Main Street. Description An account of the resource The Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a striking example of Georgian architecture adapted through the lens of Moravian religious and cultural values. Built between 1803 and 1806, the structure presents a symmetrical, rectangular brick form typical of Georgian design, with balanced window placement and a restrained classical vocabulary. Its façade is modest but orderly, reflecting the Moravian preference for simplicity over ornamentation. Large arched windows allow light to pour into the expansive interior, while a tall, hipped roof and central tower emphasize verticality without dominating the surrounding historic district. The overall composition reflects a British colonial architectural influence interpreted through Central European sensibilities, characteristic of the Moravian community’s Germanic roots. Inside, the church reveals its most unique features. The sanctuary is an open, column-free space spanning approximately 90 by 60 feet—an impressive feat achieved through a system of large wooden trusses. This clear-span design supports communal worship, which was central to Moravian spiritual life. The interior is simple yet elegant: whitewashed walls, wooden pews arranged to foster unity and visibility, and restrained classical detailing such as cornices and flat arched window frames. Colonial Germanic architectural features—including herringbone-patterned doors and brick eyebrows over the windows—highlight the congregation’s cultural heritage. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Georgian-style midterm https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/299e02eadb2f6118af5753418d8fc109.jpg 412b4bea00b40f46d265569b2659ff04 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource midterm possibilities Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Himeji Castle White Heron Castle Language A language of the resource Himeji, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mursal Abdullah Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: Himeji-Castle-01.jpg https://www.remotelands.com/travelogues/app/uploads/2019/07/Himeji-Castle-01.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Creative Commons Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Latitude: 34.8394° N Longitude: 134.6939° E Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original construction: 1333 by Akamatsu Norimura Expanded: 1581 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi Completed: 1609 by Ikeda Terumasa Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Akamatsu Norimura (1333) Builder: Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1581) Builder: Ikeda Terumasa (1601–1609) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Edo Period, Japan Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wood Stone Plaster Extent The size or duration of the resource. Height: 46. m (152 ft) Castle grounds: 107 hectares (1,060,000 m²) Type The nature or genre of the resource Palace-Castle Description An account of the resource <em>Formal Description A beautiful, fascinating house that looks like it is standing tall right in the sky above all other houses, like it is floating in the sky like clouds without any base. Makes you wonder what it feels like to be up there. This house has many layers of walls, and the gates that surround the central tower. The layout is fascinating but also complicated and mysterious. It feels like a maze. It is mostly designed to confuse enemies. The paths of the house are twisted and turned, leading uphill through courtyards, towers, and narrow passageways. Each area is built to slow down attackers and protect the center. The highest tower is <span>152</span> feet tall. From the outside, it looks like it has five levels, but actually it has six levels inside and also a basement. Each level gets smaller as it goes up. The entrance of the house is made up of a large wooden gate at the very bottom of the hill. It moves through the paths and multiple gates, which lead to the main tower. The building material is a wooden post and lintel structure. Beams and columns support each floor. There are no vaults or domes, just stacked wooden levels with steep tiled roofs. The Surfaces are smooth white plaster over wood and stone. Roofs have repeating curved tiles and family crest tiles at the edges. Decorations are simple but elegant, with fish-shaped roof ornaments for protection. The light of this house comes through small windows and slits in the walls. The house is made of wood, stone, and white plaster. The base is made from a strong stone, and the towers and walls are mostly made out of wood, with plaster to help prevent fire.</em> <em>Interpretive Reading This house was designed to protect, impress, and show power. The maze paths, tall stone base, and strong wooden structure were chosen to be a military defense, to make it hard for enemies to attack. At the same time, is elegant white walls and layered roofs gave it a beautiful, almost floating look, which signaled wealth, power, and control. In its historical context, it likely showed the strength of the ruling family and helped to keep the peace. The use of wood and plaster helped keep it light and flexible, which is good for earthquakes, and the stone base gave it the strength to keep it together. It may have felt like walking toward the sky and heavens. The whole structure can be seen as a metaphor for a mountain, with many levels rising to the peak, and the main tower is its hierarchy, where power is held.</em> <em>Contemporary Resonance or Reflection Today, this house is a rare example of a large wooden structure that has survived for centuries, so it raises questions about how this building has lived for centuries that not even in modern times, with a lot of technology, we are unable to build such a building. It also reminds us to think about how power and beauty were shown through architecture, and how a design and an idea will still live on even after the architect dies.</em> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1993) National Treasure of Japan Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. Coaldrake, William H. Architecture and Authority in Japan. Routledge, 1996. UNESCO World Heritage Centre.https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/661 Abstract A summary of the resource. Himeji Castle is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of Japanese castle architecture. Unlike many other castles that were destroyed during wars, the Himeji has remained intact for over four centuries. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Azuchi-Momoyama Style castle Japanese/style midterm palace https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/a9dbb35e7c70e1c8ec7e89a4ab7296ff.jpg 07f64f61dec52b83d72125f8f3f2a591 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hagia Irene Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction completed: 337 Destroyed by fire in Nika Revolt: 532 Church reconstruction ordered by Justinian I: 548 Damaged by Constantinople Earthquake: 740 Church enclosed within walls of Topkapi Palace: post-1453 (fall of Constantinople to Mehmed II) Used by Janissaries as arsenal, warehouse for military equipment, and repository for trophies of arm and military regalia taken by the Ottomans during conquest: until 1826 Converted to National Military Museum during the reign of Sultan Ahmet III: 1726 Made into military antiques museum by Ahmed Fethi Paşa, Marshal of the Imperial Arsenal: 1846 Turned over to Turkish Ministry of Culture: 1978 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Constantine I (272-337) Patron: Justinian I (482-565) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Byzantine Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.00977991524552, 28.98119412883525 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Brick, stone Type The nature or genre of the resource Religious Commercial Public Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hagia_Irene,_Istanbul_(52112279404)_(cropped).jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Ninara, CC BY 2.0 &lt;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/4e7e0169315329100d6279a877bbaf7f.jpg 740cc45baee0ae3cee32dddb29b0c515 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cistern of Theodosius Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Construction begun: 428 Construction completed: 443 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: Emperor Theodosius II (401-450) Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Byzantine Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 41.007778718722754, 28.972384199999986 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Marble, plaster Extent The size or duration of the resource. 40 m x 20 m x 11 m Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Theodosius_cistern_08.jpg License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Izabela Miszczak, CC BY-SA 4.0 &lt;https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0&gt;, via Wikimedia Commons. https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/ef2cf54adbe5f8ac9abf4979f338fe45.jpg af9912040a2b846c566bd94a81006702 https://worldarchitecture.artinterp2.org/files/original/3bc3380b53c03ef43a5db1d0f5fd5e08.jpg 44359db8181d5675b477de8d0df6dc16 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Peabody Library Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Brittany Lumanlan Martin Language A language of the resource Baltimore, Maryland, United States Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866: Construction begins. 1878: Building is opened to the public. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Patron: George Peabody Architect: Edmund G. Lind Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. Neo-Greek Type The nature or genre of the resource Public Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Image 1: https://flic.kr/p/2hzyGwP Image 2: https://flic.kr/p/2hzvYoM License A legal document giving official permission to do something with the resource. Image 1: Fildes, Craig. "George Peabody Library". 24 Oct 2019. Flickr. https://flic.kr/p/2hzyGwP. Image 2: Fildes, Craig. "George Peabody Library". 24 Oct 2019. Flickr. ttps://flic.kr/p/2hzvYoM. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. 39.29770102311102, -76.61510449176022 Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Granite, limestone, wood Marble, cast iron, copper, glass Extent The size or duration of the resource. Height: 61 ft. Description An account of the resource The George Peabody Library is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and is part of the Johns Hopkins University campus. The Neo-Greek structure stands five floors high. The exterior of the building is primarily composed of granite and limestone, which has been weathered over the last 147 years by Maryland’s subtropical climate. Some areas of the exterior stone and roof are lightly coated with moss and dirt. At the building’s entrance, one will find a large, arched wooden door flanked by Doric columns. A stone inscription that reads “Peabody Institute” is carved into the balcony that hangs above the main entranceway. Two levels of narrow arched and rectangular glass windows also cover the exterior of the building. The most striking feature of the interior of the building is its five floors of cast iron balconies filled with 300,000 volumes. A massive glass skylight at the center of the atrium illuminates the space in the daytime. Both the columns supporting the balconies and the balconies themselves are embellished with gold leaf. Alternating slabs of black and white marble, nearly resembling city blocks when viewed from above, comprise the floor of the atrium. Bibliographic Citation A bibliographic reference for the resource. Recommended practice is to include sufficient bibliographic detail to identify the resource as unambiguously as possible. https://www.library.jhu.edu/library-hours/george-peabody-library/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Peabody_Library neatline assignment