James Baresel
Author
James Baresel is a freelance writer who has contributed to periodicals as varied as Fine Art Connoisseur, Military History, Claremont Review of Books, and New Eastern Europe.
LATEST
Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a European-style palace from the Ottoman Empire’s glory days.
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A First: American College of the Building Arts
In this series, ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a unique institution of higher learning that trains traditional craftsmen.
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A Paris Makeover: Le Plessis-Robinson and Marne-lá-Vallée
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit extensive renovations in and around the City of Lights.
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Peles Castle: The Royal Estate of Sinaia
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a multicultural, neo-Renaissance palace in Romania.
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The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a historic, royal complex that blends Persian and European architecture.
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Leon Krier: Modern Architect of Traditional Architecture
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we honor a contemporary leader of architectural classicism.
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Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Loire Valley château that was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
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Poundbury: Formal Classicism Bonds With Local Tradition
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit an expansion of the county capital of Dorchester, England.
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Church of St. Charles Borromeo: Antwerp’s Treasure
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,' we visit a highlight of the Northern Baroque style.
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Ávila Cathedral: A Medieval Fortress-Church
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Spain’s first Gothic cathedral.
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Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a European-style palace from the Ottoman Empire’s glory days.
|
A First: American College of the Building Arts
In this series, ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a unique institution of higher learning that trains traditional craftsmen.
|
A Paris Makeover: Le Plessis-Robinson and Marne-lá-Vallée
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit extensive renovations in and around the City of Lights.
|
Peles Castle: The Royal Estate of Sinaia
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a multicultural, neo-Renaissance palace in Romania.
|
The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a historic, royal complex that blends Persian and European architecture.
|
Leon Krier: Modern Architect of Traditional Architecture
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we honor a contemporary leader of architectural classicism.
|
Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Loire Valley château that was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.
|
Poundbury: Formal Classicism Bonds With Local Tradition
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit an expansion of the county capital of Dorchester, England.
|
Church of St. Charles Borromeo: Antwerp’s Treasure
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,' we visit a highlight of the Northern Baroque style.
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Ávila Cathedral: A Medieval Fortress-Church
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Spain’s first Gothic cathedral.
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