Presents a series of interviews with Chinese-born American architect I.M. Pei in which he discusses his childhood influences, his studies, some of the highlights of his career, and his philosophy of building design.
Text and photographs document the work of prominent twentieth century architect I.M. Pei, showing his unique designs which combine Chinese classicism and American modernism.
Examines the architecture of Ieoh Ming Pei and how he learned from his mother and grandfather the natural rhythms of beauty and the importance of being connected to the past, exploring six of Pei's best-known buildings--the National Center for Atmospheric Research; the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library; the National Gallery of Art's East Building; Fragrant Hill Hotel; the Bank of China; and the Louvre.
Tells stories about the struggles of African-Americans through the paintings of twentieth-century artist Jacob Lawrence, and includes suggested activities for exploring the paintings and prints, and biographical information about the artist.
Presents biographical, critical, and bibliographical information on twentieth-century African-American poet Gwendolyn Brooks, looking at six significant works, including "The Mother," and "We Real Cool.".
An autobiography of "Washington Post" owner Katharine Graham in which she recounts the inside story of her family, discusses the history of the newspaper, and tells about some of the important people she encountered and exciting events she weathered as head of the newspaper, including the publishing of Pentagon Papers and Watergate.
