Bob Kirchman
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Bob Kirchman is an architectural illustrator who lives in Augusta County, Va., with his wife Pam. He teaches studio art to students in the Augusta Christian Educators Homeschool Co-op.
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Palazzo Davanzati: Florentine Medieval Mansion
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a medieval-turned-Renaissance palace in Florence.
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E.W. Marland Mansion: A Palace on the Prairie
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Mediterranean Revival-style residence in America’s heartland.
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The Thief Who Made the ‘Mona Lisa’ Famous
The theft of the “Mona Lisa” was considered one the biggest art heists of the 20th century.
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Celebrating America’s Premiere Gilded Age Architect
‘Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light’ showcased the architect’s uncompromising mission to create a national identity in architecture and the arts.
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The Augusta Resolves and the Declaration of Independence
Staunch Virginians pave the way for one of our country’s most important documents.
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The Ellicott Family and Their Gift to America
They were called ‘dreamers and half-hearted fools’ at the time, but yet they changed the course of American history.
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Leonardo’s Portraits of Beloved Ladies
The three known women from Leonardo’s oeuvre reflect the Renaissance artist’s pioneering techniques.
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The First Thanksgiving in America
America’s first Thanksgiving wasn’t in Massachusetts, and it didn’t involve food.
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Frontier Culture Museum: ‘Out of Many, One’
Virginia’s living history museum celebrates the contributions of America’s frontier culture.
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The Washington Square Arch: Stanford White’s Monumental Style
As a collaboration between architects and craftsmen, the monumental arch commemorated the centennial of Washington’s inauguration.
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