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Preening, painting, and piercing

body art
2011
Looks at different types of body art throughout history, including body painting, tattooing, and piercing, discusses why people decorate their bodies, and examines some of the drawbacks to piercings and tattoos. Includes activities.

Michelangelo

2010
Examines the life of fifteenth-century sculptor and painter Michelangelo, and looks at some of the works he created, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and the statue of David. Includes activities.

Punk

music, fashion, attitude!
2011
Provides an overview of punk culture, discussing its origins, the music, fashion, and behavior associated with it, and the role it has played in countries around the world.

Art that moves

animation around the world
2011
Discusses various forms of animation around the world.

Photography

2010
Reviews the history of cameras, explains how they work, looks at darkroom processes, shows how quickly photographs can go from camera to newsroom, and identifies the qualities of a perfect photograph. Includes activities.

Architecture

2010
An introduction to architecture, explaining what architects do, discussing architectural style, looking at how architects work, and showcasing notable buildings and architects. Includes activities.

Contortionists and cannons

an acrobatic look at the circus
2011
Explains what a circus is, reviews the history of the circus, looks at circus acts, and includes instructions for circus-related activities.

Staging a play

2010
Presents a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into staging a play, discussing actors and rehearsals, sets and props, light and sound, costumes and makeup, and opening night, and profiling selected playwrights and plays. Includes activities.

Movie special effects

2010
An exploration of motion picture special effects that discusses stunts, makeup, sequencing, and mixing and describes how fires, storms, sets, and models are created.

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