The New Joy of Knowledge- Encyclopedia Vol.35

Language: English

Author: Eden Philips

Publisher: Oriole Publishing Ltd

Art and Culture: III. Here you will find the passage of arts from the late romantic period through cubism, futurism and surrealism. Society's changing attitudes are reflected not only in the paintings and sculptures of the times but also through music, literature and architecture. In Volume 35 we will explore the different types of music -from opera to pop- and see how they reflect different cultures. We examine the various trends in architecture and design, tracing modern architecture from its roots in the Industrial Revolution, through such daring innovations as the Eiffel Tower, to the high-rise tower blocks of today. Technological advances made it possible to make films with moving pictures and this new medium for communication, entertainment and art quickly became a significant development. Early films, the birth of Hollywood and the use of the cinema as art are all explored in Volume 35 of THE NEW JOY OF KNOWLEDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA.