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Mummies Made in Egypt
GPN, c1989. Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton and the fascinating world of
mummies. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston where the art of conserving
Egyptian artifacts is explored.
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El Mundo Hispanohablante.
Educational Video Network, c1998. Narrated by Jesús Vázquez. Describes the
geography, animals, religion, transportation, markets, music, celebrations, art,
food and architecture of Spanishpeaking countries.
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My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me.
Angelou, Maya 1st ed. c1994. Presents Ndebele culture, customs, and art through
the eyes of eight-year-old Thandi, who describes her family, village, and pet
chicken.
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My Shadow
GPN, 1994. Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton demonstrates how light and
shadow can be used to tell time and the art of creating shadow puppets.
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Mythology in Literary Culture.
SVE & Churchill Media, 2001. Shows how ancient myths have shaped the stories
we cherish today, from Paradise Lost and Frankenstein to Star Wars and Bugs
Bunny. Led by upbeat teen hosts Jason and Diana, explores five prominent
mythological archetypes: hero, transgressor, temptress, trickster, and destroyer.
Describes how they appear in classic literature, film, art, and popular culture.
Focuses on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, drawing thoughtful parallels
to other world traditions.
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Native American Rock Art of the Southwest.
Universal Media/Clearvue, 2000. Archaeology and art theory helps to
understand the work of the Prehistoric Southwestern people, highlighting the
geological/geographical nature of the region.
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New Ways of Seeing : Picasso, Braque, and the Cubist Revolution.
Public Media Inc: c1989. Guest appearance, William Rubin. Documentary on
the partnership between Picasso and Braque that led to Cubism, most influential
art movement of the 20th century; includes a segment on mounting an exhibition.
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No-fail Art Projects : 100 Success-Oriented Lessons for the Primary Grades.
Burchard, Arliss: Parker Publishing Company, 1990.
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