Frigiola, Heather
Summary: Mythical creatures are cultural artifacts--creations of the human imagination from all around the world. From terrifying monsters to sacred mystical beasts, weird-looking humanoids, magical birds, and many other fantastic beings, the mythological creatures in this book are sure to enchant and amaze! Discover myths and legends spanning from ancient times to modern day from every corner of the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Red Feather 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 398.2 FRISmith, Chris
Summary: To settle an inheritance dispute between two brothers, King Solomon tells a tale of how Jerusalem came to be founded.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 SMISummary: Historically, the arts in Africa were largely communal and unrecorded. But much has changed over the past century, and this program takes a look at art in sub-Saharan Africa as it exists today through profiles of Senegalese rap groups Alif and Wageble and the rap collective Fight and Forget, who use their music as a form of political activism; Senegalese sculptor Babacar Niang, whose workshop...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: n the villages of sub-Saharan Africa where traditions are still strong, art is an integral part of daily life. This illuminating program examines the symbolism, aesthetics, and functionality of African art through the vast region’s sculpture, masks, architecture, ornaments, clothing, and utensils. In addition, indigenous African religious beliefs are explored through rituals—a spiritual form of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Belgium's Tervuren Museum contains the world's largest collection of Central African art, which consists of approximately 250,000 pieces. Noted journalist Paul Solman discusses the power and the true price of this collection with art historian Ramona Austin and journalist/author Adam Hochschild. In the immense Congo region, there are more than 250 different cultures, so there is a broad range...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005