{"product_id":"union-square-and-co-art-all-around-us","title":"Art All Around Us","description":"\u003cp\u003eArchitecture, textiles, and ancient pottery share more than you might expect. Dr. Xiao Situ structures this hardcover exploration around thematic connections rather than chronological progression, revealing how different cultures approach similar artistic challenges across centuries and continents. A metalwork piece from one era dialogues with contemporary furniture design; traditional textiles illuminate modern sculpture. Each chapter draws objects from photography, pottery, architecture, and traditional fine arts into conversation, emphasizing functional and stylistic relationships that transcend geographic boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11x8.5 format provides substantial space for image reproduction while remaining manageable for younger readers working through the content independently. Activity pages conclude each chapter with hands-on engagement, not generic crafts, but exercises that connect directly to the concepts and objects just explored. This approach builds visual literacy by teaching readers to identify relationships between disparate works rather than memorizing isolated facts. Perfect for homeschool curricula emphasizing cross-cultural connections or classroom units that need to move beyond Western art history's standard narrative. The 144-page scope covers enough ground to satisfy curious middle-grade readers without overwhelming them with encyclopedic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":48102331449573,"sku":"69579","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/union-square-and-co-art-all-around-us","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}