World of culture

Presents the mythologies of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and Rome, Norseland, and the two Americas. Also contains excerpts from a variety of creation myths.

Presents a history of modern European and American painting. Contains a section devoted to writings by painters and their intimates.

An illustrated review of scuplture through the ages. Includes a section of writings on sculpture by sculptors.

Considers the rise of the theater from its origins in ancient Greece through Roman theater and the medieval plays which evolved in Europe, through England's great age of theater to present-day dramatic performances.

Presents an overview of style and fashion from ancient times to the present, and includes some excerpts from literature describing fashions.