Davis publications.The Arts and Cultures Library The Arts & Cultures Library, featuring Latin American Arts Latin American arts Visual, performing, and literary arts that developed in Mesoamerica, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean after contact with the Spanish and Portuguese beginning in 1492 and 1500, respectively. & Cultures, African Arts African arts Visual, performing, and literary arts of sub-Saharan Africa. What gives art in Africa its special character is the generally small scale of most of its traditional societies, in which one finds a bewildering variety of styles. & Cultures, and Native American Arts Native American arts Literary, performing, and visual arts of the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere. Folktales have long been a part of the social and cultural life of diverse groups of American Indian and Inuit peoples. & Cultures, provides a thematic exploration of the arts from cultures throughout the world. With images of traditional and innovative arts, each book in this series increases your appreciation for the wealth and diversity of our global cultures. For more information see page 53. For more multicultural mul·ti·cul·tur·al adj. 1. Of, relating to, or including several cultures. 2. Of or relating to a social or educational theory that encourages interest in many cultures within a society rather than in only a mainstream culture. resources call (800) 533-2847, or visit www.davis-art.com Circle No. 231 on Reader's Service card. |
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