Download or read book Preening Painting and Piercing written by John Bliss and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who used crocodile dung as a beauty product? What is a temporary tattoo? When was mascara first sold? The varied titles in the Culture in Action series build up into a comprehensive library, covering a range of arts topics. Each book contains activities with easy-to-follow instructions, designed to reinforce literacy skills and arts knowledge. With Culture in Action the arts are brought to life! Each Culture in Action book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Culture of Scarification written by Monique Vescia and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long-established cultural practice with roots in Aboriginal Australia, Africa, and Papua New Guinea, scarification is gaining new adherents, as body modifications such as piercing become widely accepted. Scarification is the practice of making precise cuts to the body to create scars in a desired pattern. This captivating book explores the cultural history of scarification, ranging from initiation rituals to commemoration of the dead, and introduces readers to today's scarification trends and techniques. Vivid photographs and engrossing sidebars offer an in-depth look at practitioners of this unusual art form.
Download or read book Art for All written by Laura Hensley and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each Culture in Action book is packed with high-interest facts, imaginative activities, and fascinating photographs.
Download or read book How to Read a Work of Art written by Laura Hensley and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how to interpret a work of art and guides readers as they interpret art throughout the book.
Download or read book The Culture and Science of Implants written by Monique Vescia and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Body modification is a widespread cultural practice with a long history. Using implants to alter and augment various areas of the human body represents a contemporary form of this practice with growing appeal for young adults. With captivating photographs, readers will learn about common cosmetic procedures and innovative ways of transforming the body that blur the lines between human and machine, fantasy, and reality. Straightforward descriptions of implant surgery cover tools and methods used as well as the health risks of various procedures. Informative sidebars in each chapter profile practitioners of 3-D body art and provide helpful historical context.
Download or read book Destroy After Reading written by Mary Colson and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an overview of various types of codes and ciphers used throughout history, famous cryptologists, and how to create your own secret messages.
Download or read book Twenty first century Shakespeare written by Elizabeth Raum and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses 21st-century presentations of Shakespeare's plays, including information on different ethnic adaptations, Shakespeare in movies and onstage, pop culture references, and the Shakespearean tourist industry.
Download or read book Exploring Other Worlds written by Claire Throp and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the genre of science fiction, discusses the lives and works of famous authors, and explores imaginary worlds, creatures, robots, and spaceships.
Download or read book Vanished written by Sean Price and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history and performance of magic tricks.
Download or read book Contortionists and Cannons written by Marc Tyler Nobleman and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how circuses got their start and what is happening under the big top today.
Download or read book Playing the Spoons and Other Curious Instruments written by Liz Miles and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of traditional and unusual instruments from around the world, discusses their historical and cultural context, and includes information on how they are played and their construction.
Download or read book Digital Music written by Claire Throp and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the evolution of digital music as a technology, including information on how it affects musicians, listeners, and the music industry.
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Download or read book The Culture of Body Piercing written by Don Rauf and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piercing the body to wear jewelry is an ancient practice that has grown in popularity and acceptance in recent years. Today, people of all ages have embraced piercing, along with tattoos and other forms of body modification, as a way to express themselves. Piercing isn't just for ears anymore; noses, lips, eyebrows, navels, hands, tongues, and other body parts are all fair game. With captivating photographs, this dramatic book helps readers consider the cost and benefit of body piercing, as well as safety and health issues.
Download or read book Express Yourself written by Nicholas Faulkner and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful book offers readers an intriguing perspective into the culture of tattooing and the reasons why people worldwide choose to get them. The perspective that readers gain can potentially alter their decision to get a tattoo themselves. The chapters investigate reasons for tattooing, including self-expression, to memorialize a loved one, or to commemorate a life-changing event, for military or religious belonging, and fashion. Understanding the motivations behind getting a tattoo can give a deeper appreciation of this ancient art form.
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