Ancona, George

Photographs and text show the process of building the stonework of a cathedral--from the quarrying of the limestone hundreds of miles away, to the cutting of the eleven-ton stone blocks, to the creation of the magnificent carvings to adorn it--that brings together people of many backgrounds and skills to create a lasting monument to faith.

Introduces the dancing, singing, and guitar playing of flamenco, exploring details of the art form, which draws on traditions from various cultures, and focuses on the study of the form by Janira Cordova, a young member of a company in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Photographs and text portray the lives of migrant farm laborers who have come to the U.S. from Mexico.

Photographs and text profile the different folk arts of Mexico, providing information on stone, wood, metal, fabric, clay, straw, paper, and beaded pieces.

Follows the daily life of Alicia, a Native American girl who lives near ?coma pueblo in New Mexico, focusing on the art of pottery making, which provides the family's living.

An essay in words and photographs that shows how individuals in various crews, teams, and work gangs depend on one another to get a job done.

Describes the various kinds of huge machines used to move ores and other bulky and heavy materials from one place to another.

Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there.

Presents anecdotal remembrance of older people as told to the author.

Describes the use of a simple 35mm camera, and gives advice and projects on composition, lighting, action, etc.