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Examines the flourishing of culture in colonial America from the earliest settlements to the mid-nineteenth century, discussing art, literature, education, and other topics, and introducing key individuals in the development of a uniquely American culture.

A chronological presentation of the cultural aspects of human history, from the earliest recorded creations to the present.

Provides information about the arts and leisure activities of ancient Greeks, examining various monuments and public buildings and the reasons for their construction, and discussing various art forms, literature and education, theater and drama, athletic competitions, and games.

A history of the great variety of art which was produced in the U.

The activities in this book push readers to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they need to make the perfect crafts for the Halloween season.

Documents the diverse contributions that African Americans have made to American culture.

Provides an overview of the history and culture of Chile, and includes discussion of the country's religion, society, broadcasting and print media, literature, performing arts, and art and architecture.

A cultural overview of Venezuela that provides historical background and describes the country's religion, social customs, broadcasting and print media, cinema, literature, performing arts, and art and architecture.

Describes Peru's religious practices and celebrations, social customs, broadcasting and print media, literature, performing arts and cinema, and art, architecture, and photography, and provides geographical and historical context covering pre-Columbian to modern times.

Describes the history, cultural significance, and select techniques of thirteen important artistic media in Mexico, including pottery, textiles, and masks.

Describes a wide range of career opportunities in the art world including art, music, and theater; and contains information on job qualifications and education requirements.

Provides an overview of the political, social, and intellectual environment in which Romanticism emerged, introduces some of the poets of the age, identifies representative genres of prose and drama and their authors, looks at Romantic styles in art and music, and discusses the legacy of Romanticism.

Offers an overview of the art and culture of India, exploring its history, beliefs, and daily life and discusses what Indian art reveals about the environment and culture of its people.

Describes the cultural, political and social life of ancient Mesopotamia.

An illustrated exploration of the mythology, art, religion, civilization, and customs of ancient China.