Greg Nickles

Italy - The Culture

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about: -- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders -- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women -- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more A rich connection between the people and art is at the core of the many traditions of Italy. Italy the Culture explores the religious history of the country, the festivals, the art, architecture, and language and literature of Italy. Topics include: -- the heart of Roman Catholicism -- Vatican City -- St. Peter's Basilica and its beautiful art -- celebrating Natale, Capdanno, and Pasqua -- Carnevale, Liberation Day, and Palio -- a horserace in a town square -- Renaissance and Baroque art featuring Michelangelo -- ancient ruins -- the Pantheon, Colosseum, and leaning tower of Pisa -- the home of opera, commedia dell'arte, and famous literature -- an Italian folktale -- The tale of precious gifts -- language and literature -- stories of adventure

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 32
• Altersempfehlung: 9 bis 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 284mm x 224mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 413g
• ISBN-13: 9780778793717
• ISBN-10: 0778793710
• Artikelnr.: 21651878