For a project I'm currently working on as part of my graduation in Graphic Design, I wanted to compile something like an atlas of fictional cities. These may be from books, legends, stories, video games, advertisements, comics, really whatever... Even "real" cities but alternate versions, imagined or in some way deviate from their real counterpart are valid. [more inside]
posted by ahtlast93 on May 18, 2013 - 47 answers

I am looking for some great movies about the history of Jewish art and architecture. I am most curious to learn about ancient and medieval Judaica, but if you know of treatments of modern Jewish art and architecture that would be good to know about too. Any recommendations would be most appreciated.
posted by mortaddams on Apr 21, 2013 - 6 answers

Please tell me of your favorite art/design/architecture blogs, pages, and websites — the more obscure, the better. [more inside]
posted by heyho on Apr 13, 2013 - 18 answers

Is there any art that you find ugly, but still admire or value? [more inside]
posted by leibniz on Mar 4, 2013 - 39 answers

I've been asked to put together a longish reading list for a BA Art/Literature module, and I'd love some ideas for texts outside my current knowledge. The list should cover a series of genres and contexts, with writing from, and about, the history and theory of art, journalism, academia, design, architecture and film. Writing on design and architecture are particularly outside my knowledge. What innovative and critically significant writings can you recommend across any of these subject areas? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Dec 14, 2012 - 8 answers

Your favourite websites for staying current with art, design, and culture? [more inside]
posted by droolshark on Sep 28, 2011 - 20 answers

Can anyone tell me anything about this striking building or work of art? Who, where, etc.? Thanks. Have a look, I think you'll like it.
posted by Shane on Nov 22, 2010 - 4 answers

Is there an architect or graphic designer in the house? I need line/blue print style images of windows and doors for art pieces I am designing. Please help! [more inside]
posted by Ponderance on May 14, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm trying to find posters of architectural elements of rooms... [more inside]
posted by ThomThomThomThom on Oct 25, 2008 - 2 answers

Has the "Bilbao effect" been confined to Bilbao? [more inside]
posted by MrMerlot on Jul 26, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I get art back into my life? [more inside]
posted by whoaali on Nov 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Years ago, I saw a great print that was a detail of just the hands from Caravaggio's painting The Fortune Teller. I should have gotten it then, because I've never seen it again! Does anybody know where or how I might find it? (Ditto for a poster of Frank Lloyd Wright's unrealized design for a palace on Venice's Grand Canal...)
posted by Misciel on Oct 1, 2005 - 1 answer

So, I love Chicago mile-by-mile and the Stanford cityblock project. Lately I've been looking for other examples of this sort of meticulous documentation of the environment. Anyone got any leads? [more inside]
posted by Jeff Howard on Sep 28, 2004 - 6 answers