Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism
Situated on seven acres in rural Pennsylvania, Fonthill Castle boasts little symmetrical architecture. Various window shapes, especially arches—some of which...
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Pure Energy & Traditional Beauty
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Heaven and Earth Within a Jar: The Classical Gardens of...
Inspired by Daoist ideals of joyful living, the Classical Gardens of Suzhou epitomize the harmonious unity of nature, beauty, and...
Classical Architecture
Daniel Chester French: Sculpting America’s Reconstruction
American sculptor Daniel C. French in the Chesterwoord studio. Library of Congress. Public Domain At the tail end of sculptor...
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Keeping Dreams Real: Expert Advice for Mastering Art and Living...
Susan Paterson meticulously creates her still-life paintings, sometimes spending 35 to 50 hours on the drawing alone. She’s pictured here...
Classical Architecture
Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece
Borromeo Castle’s growth can be traced to its various hillside sections. At the top of the hill is the original...
Classical Architecture
Gunston Hall: Home of a Founding Father
North view entrance of Gunston Hall in Mason Neck, Virginia. The estate is one of the most important examples of...
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The Father of Gothic Architecture
Abbot Suger carefully combined architectural elements from the styles of different French regions to create a dramatically new one—Gothic. Pictured...
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Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore
Books are secondary in the Livraria Lello’s extraordinary main interior space, which brims with copious visual details. The central focus...
Classical Architecture
‘God Envisioned’: Architect Builds Fairytale-Like Cottages, Says ‘Modern Trends’ Ail...
Courtesy of Sebastian Pitoń He dreams of a world where humans, their humanity, and their traditions are important. Polish architect...
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Augustusburg Palace: A Rococo Masterpiece
Designed by Dominique Girard, the gardens to the south (left) of Augustusburg Palace are among the best-preserved 18th-century gardens in...