World art tour

". . . explores fashion as an art form that combines technology, artistry, and imagination"--Adapted from back cover.

". . . explores the cultures, histories, myths, and legends that bring people together to celebrate, commemorate, and pause to reflect"--Adapated from back cover.

Explores the history and social aspects of sculpture from around the world, discussing how sculptors have created visions to awe, amaze, impress and delight and how it ranges from small stone ornaments used as jewelry or amulets to gold-covered depictions of the Buddha that are more than ten stories tall.

"The decorative arts, which include the furniture, housewares, and decorations people use in the places where they live, can tell you alot about a society and what they value. . . looks at cultures and design styles and trends from around the world from ancient times to the present"--adapted from back cover.

Join us as we explore some of the most famous dances in the world--from the tango of Argentina to the bamboo-leaping tinikling of the Philippines--and see how different cultures use dance to tell a story or woo a partner or invoke the divine.

Explores some of the greatest structures around the world, looking at the styles of architecture, and dicusses how architecture is a "complex endeavor, encompassing a variety of artistic and technical fields to create the spaces where we live, work, play, eat, relax, pray and enjoy ourselves"--adapted from back cover.

"Seven different cuisine cultures from around the world are studied in great depth to provide readers with the inside scoop on the foods of the world. Within these pages, you'll learn where hummus was invented, why Jewish people don't eat pork, the origin of Tex-Mex food, how African cooking influenced Cajun dishes, and much more. You'll also learn why food--and how it is eaten--affects the world around you"--Provided by publisher.

This book takes the reader on a journey all over the world to discover the rich culture and traditions in each of the world's continents.