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Civic Architecture: A Glimpse into the Past Step back in time to the enchanting Old Town Market Square of Brunswick, circa 1890

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Entrance Hall, detail of merging scroll corner decoration designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti

Entrance Hall, detail of merging scroll corner decoration designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), 1524-34
BEN85585 Entrance Hall, detail of merging scroll corner decoration designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), 1524-34; Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Entrance Hall designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) 1524-34

Entrance Hall designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) 1524-34, the staircase completed in 1559 by Bartolomeo
BEN85583 Entrance Hall designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) 1524-34, the staircase completed in 1559 by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-92); Biblioteca Medicea-Laurenziana, Florence

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: The Old Town Market Square, Brunswick, 1890

The Old Town Market Square, Brunswick, 1890
BOW106517 The Old Town Market Square, Brunswick, 1890 by Carabain, Jacques (1834-p.1889); 81.3x109.8 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Simon Gillespie Studio, London; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: The Dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, engraved by Philippe Benoist

The Dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, engraved by Philippe Benoist
STC93666 The Dam across the Nile, the building of the Aswan Dam, engraved by Philippe Benoist (1813-c.1905) and Eugene Ciceri (1813-90) 1853 (litho) by Bazin

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Corner with allegorical relief, 1908 (photo)

Corner with allegorical relief, 1908 (photo)
KW259030 Corner with allegorical relief, 1908 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: View of the semicircular arcade, each tiled and columned section representing a province

View of the semicircular arcade, each tiled and columned section representing a province
XJL91207 View of the semicircular arcade, each tiled and columned section representing a province of Spain, designed by Anibal Gonzalez y Alvarez Osorio (1876-1929) 1914-28 (photo) (see also 203208)

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Entrance Hall, detail of the staircase designed by Michelangelo in 1524-34

Entrance Hall, detail of the staircase designed by Michelangelo in 1524-34
BEN85584 Entrance Hall, detail of the staircase designed by Michelangelo in 1524-34 and completed in 1559 by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-92) (photo) by Buonarroti

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Exterior view of the Palazzo Communale, Montepulciano

Exterior view of the Palazzo Communale, Montepulciano
BEN85588 Exterior view of the Palazzo Communale, Montepulciano by Michelozzo di Bartolommeo (1396-1472); Palazzo Comunale, Montepulciano, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Farm interior farm building a civic architecture

Farm interior farm building a civic architecture
Farm interior, farm (building) - a - civic architecture: inside, communal rooms, (other forms of) needlework, eg.: crocheting, knitting, embroidering, Jozef Israels (mentioned on object)

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Interior farmers family farm kinds household goods

Interior farmers family farm kinds household goods
Interior with farmers family, Interior of a farm with all kinds of household goods and a box bed. A woman has a child on her lap and gives this to eat

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Interior barn mother two children chickens pig

Interior barn mother two children chickens pig
Interior of a barn with a mother and two children, Interior of a barn with a mother, two children, chickens and a pig, mother and baby or young child

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Interior farm peasant family fireplace building

Interior farm peasant family fireplace building
Interior of a farm with a peasant family, Interior of a farm with a peasant family by the fireplace, farm (building) - a - civic architecture: inside, open fire, fire-place, stove (in kitchen )

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Floor plan Palazzo Clemente della Rovere Genoa Prima pianta del Palazzo del sigr

Floor plan Palazzo Clemente della Rovere Genoa Prima pianta del Palazzo del sigr
Floor plan of the Palazzo Clemente della Rovere in Genoa Prima pianta del Palazzo del sigr. Giulio della Rovere (title on object), This print is part of an album, hotel, i.e

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Floor plan first floor Palazzo Clemente della Rovere
Floor plan of the first floor of the Palazzo Clemente della Rovere in Genoa Pianta seconda del Palazzo del sigr. Giulio della Rovere (title on object), This print is part of an album, hotel, i.e

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Stock exchange buildings weighing buildings Amsterdam

Stock exchange buildings weighing buildings Amsterdam
Stock exchange buildings and weighing buildings in Amsterdam, Six numbered illustrations of stock exchange and weighing buildings in Amsterdam: Hendrik de Keysers stock exchange, Korenbeurs

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: You will unjustly desire belongs your neighbor

You will unjustly desire belongs your neighbor
You will not unjustly desire what belongs to your neighbor: the tenth Commandment, Two men in conversation point to a house in the background

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Abruzzo Pescara Popoli Taverna Ducale Italy italian country

Abruzzo Pescara Popoli Taverna Ducale Italy italian country
Abruzzo Pescara Popoli Taverna Ducale, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Civic architecture c.1350 architectural sculpture, including coats-of-arms and reliefs

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Women weep for two dying men in a palace, Christoffel Lubienitzki, 1704

Women weep for two dying men in a palace, Christoffel Lubienitzki, 1704

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: View of the Courtyard, Jan Weissenbruch, 1849

View of the Courtyard, Jan Weissenbruch, 1849

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Farmer Couple and a man with a glass, print maker: Justus van den Nijpoort, Franz

Farmer Couple and a man with a glass, print maker: Justus van den Nijpoort, Franz Prechler, 1635 - 1692

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: House on the waterfront in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Jan Weissenbruch, 1837 - 1880

House on the waterfront in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, Jan Weissenbruch, 1837 - 1880

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: The writer William Shutter visits two farmers in a threshing barn, Jan Luyken, Gerbrandt

The writer William Shutter visits two farmers in a threshing barn, Jan Luyken, Gerbrandt Schagen, 1687

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: The City Hall, Montreal, which has been destroyed by fire. The fall of the great

The City Hall, Montreal, which has been destroyed by fire. The fall of the great tower brought down the roof. The photo shows clearly the Mansard roof which was a characteristic of the building

Background imageCivic Architecture Collection: Canadian House of Parliament, Ottawa. 1921

Canadian House of Parliament, Ottawa. 1921



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Civic Architecture: A Glimpse into the Past Step back in time to the enchanting Old Town Market Square of Brunswick, circa 1890. The hustle and bustle of daily life unfolds before your eyes as merchants display their wares and locals gather for lively conversations. This vibrant square stands as a testament to the grandeur of civic architecture, with its ornate facades and intricate detailing. Travel further east, where the mighty Nile River flows through Egypt's heartland. Behold the awe-inspiring Dam across the Nile, an engineering marvel that forever changed the landscape. Engraved by Philippe Benoist, this depiction captures not only its sheer magnitude but also pays homage to civic architecture's role in shaping societies. Intricate allegorical reliefs adorn every corner of a magnificent building from 1908, showcasing how art intertwines seamlessly with architectural design. Each tile and column within this semicircular arcade represents a province—a visual celebration of unity amidst diversity. Journey to Italy's Montepulciano and discover Palazzo Communale's exterior view—a stunning example of Renaissance civic architecture at its finest. Its imposing presence commands attention while exuding elegance through its harmonious blend of arches, columns, and decorative elements. Venture inside a rustic farm building where civic architecture extends beyond urban spaces. Here lies an interior filled with warmth and simplicity—farmers' families find solace amidst their hard work. From household goods neatly arranged in shelves to barns housing chickens and pigs—the essence of community thrives within these walls. Delve deeper into peasant life as you step foot inside another farmhouse—an intimate glimpse into everyday existence during simpler times. Gathered around a crackling fireplace are mothers tending to their children while animals roam freely nearby—an embodiment of rustic charm intertwined with practicality. Uncover architectural blueprints that reveal meticulous planning behind grand structures such as Palazzo Clemente della Rovere in Genoa.