Resource Guides: Architecture: Find Images

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Images can be crucial for studying architecture. Here are recommended databases and websites to find high-quality, detailed images of different buildings. Hover over the icon for more information on the resource. For more recommendations, reach out to a librarian.

Arata Isozaki. 2010, Image: 2010-10-01. Himalayas Center; view from sidewalk below with adjacent building to the left. https://library-artstor-org.wv-o-ursus-proxy05.ursus.maine.edu/asset/ARTONFILE_DB_10313254039.

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Avery Index to Architecture Periodicals This link opens in a new window Search for images in Avery by using the Physical Description options in Advanced Search. Limit results to image types such as drawings, elevations, photographs + site plans. Use UMA Libraries OneSearch to find the article in full text or request from interlibrary loan
Flickr: The Commons This link opens in a new window The key goal of The Flickr Commons is to share hidden treasures from the world's public photography archives.
Google Images This link opens in a new window Use the Advanced Search to limit your search by file size, dimension and to edit the amount of filtering placed on your search.
Tin Eye This link opens in a new window Reverse Image Searching: upload an image or paste the URL of an image into this database to find similar images.

Cool Hunter: Architecture The Cool Hunter is a natural fit for its readers - creative influencers who stay in the know and ahead of the curve. Global in outlook, culturally discerning, The Cool Hunter readers are connected, creatively aware, confident, stylish and sociable. They value architecture, design, style, music, fashion and entertainment. They work, play and travel internationally and bring with them distinguished tastes and a demanding appetite for quality information.