| | | Art & Architecture of the Arab World, Volume II |
|  | | |  The area around the Straits of Gibraltar has long been influenced by Islamic culture, and in this intriguing title, students will get a firsthand look at the ancient cities of this historically rich area. From the Great Mosque in the city of Cordoba, the capital of Islamic Spain, journey to The Alhambra in Granada, Spain, where the sprawling Alhambra Palace stands as a physical testament to notions of Islamic paradise. Then, it’s off to Marrakesh, Morocco, where viewers will explore its many tombs, mosques, monuments and palaces, which represent some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in North Africa. Part of the multivolume Arab World DVD Series. A Teacher's Guide is included and available online. | | "This series features beautiful photography of exotic locales with a haunting soundtrack in the background…fascinating…"- School Library Journal (Sept 2005)
"Inclusion of historic and modern-day Arabs will help viewers understand the complexity of Arab life and history and perhaps dispel some stereotypes…useful in geography and history classrooms…Recommended."- Library Media Connection (Jan 2005) "...enthusiastically recommended…a welcome and popular addition to school and community library systems and…truly ideal for supplementing homeschooling curriculums."- Midwest Book Review (June 2005)
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| Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Discussion Questions & Activities
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region 1
Language: English, Spanish | | | Grades 7 to Adults
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 1994, 1996, 1999
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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