"Art historian Suzanne Blier surveys over 150,000 years of African art, set against the changing history of the continent, customs and religions, postcolonial debates and the challenges of the present. Core themes in African visual and cultural expression are examined in detail, including trade, empire expansion, gender, the body and representations of power, across meaningful chapters spanning ancient art, the Middle Ages, Early Modern, the colonial...

Traces the origins, evolution, and technical innovation of computers from the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) to artificial intelligence. Includes photographs, discussion questions, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

Traces the origins, evolution, and technical innovation of telephones from early Bell telephones to smartphones. Includes photographs, discussion questions, a list of facts, a glossary, and further resources.

"In the twenty-first century, photography has come of age as a contemporary art form. Almost two centuries after photographic technology was first invented, the art world has fully embraced it as a legitimate medium, equal in status to painting and sculpture. The Photograph as Contemporary Art introduces the extraordinary range of contemporary art photography, from portraits of intimate life to highly staged directorial spectacles. Arranged thematically,...

"The fifth edition of this indispensable survey of photography spans the history of the medium, from its early development to the latest advances in technology and social media platforms. Mary Warner Marien discusses photography from around the world and through the lenses of art, science, travel, war, fashion, the mass media and individual photographers. Professional, amateur and art photographers are all represented, with 'Portrait' boxes devoted...

"From László Papp's historic three gold medals to Claressa Shields's run for the first women's middleweight gold, there have been many amazing moments throughout the history of Olympic boxing. Olympic Boxing explores the sport's history in the Games and highlights the athletes, teams, and moments that captured the attention of fans around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design--with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea--has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces, graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society's cultural aspirations and values.

Chronicles the history of Ligue 1, the top professional soccer league in France and Monaco, and explains how teams are relegated and promoted within the league. Profiles famous teams and players. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources.

Text and photographs describe the race between the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first to put a man on the Moon.