Examines the origins and development of a variety of instruments and musical styles throughout the world, and includes information on famous composers and musicians.
Describes important developments in literature's history, providing color and black-and-white illustrations and covering such areas as the novel, poetry, drama, children's books, and science fiction.
Presents an illustrated introduction to the history of visual art, looking at the purposes for which art has been used, examining changing styles and techniques, and discussingdifferent types of art, including painting, photography, sculpture, and others.
Describes the major art eras and artists around the world in the beginning of the twentieth century, including Picasso and cubism, Matisse and the Fauves, and Dali and surrealism.
An atlas depicting exploration through the ages, from the wanderings of prehistoric peoples to modern space missions. Includes photographs of some of the topics as well as the people who did the actual exploration.
Presents the life of Pablo Picasso, from his childhood, through his early artistic efforts, to his world fame as one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.
Presents an introduction to American art in the late twentieth century, providing information on movements such as abstract expressionism, minimalism, pop art, and conceptual art, and includes examples from artists such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Roy Lichtenstein. Includes color illustrations.
