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1) Sailfish
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English
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In the clear, teal blue waters of the open ocean live one of the fastest animals in the sea. The sailfish is streamlined for speed with a large dorsal fin sail that allows it to maneuver as it races to catch its prey. All the colors and markings are revealed in this portrait of this remarkable billfish.
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Teachers highlightsartists committed to sharing the skills and passion for craft with students of all ages.Featuring Navajo weavers Barbara Teller Ornelas and Lynda Teller Pete at Idyllwild Arts, glass artist Mark Mitsuda at Punahou School, glass artist Therman Statom, and ceramic artist Linda Sikora at Alfred University School of Art and Design.
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English
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Musicfocuses on finely crafted handmade instruments and the world-renowned artists who play them, demonstrating the perfect blend of form and function. By exploring how various instruments are perfected, Music also offers viewers a unique journey through our country’s past, detailing the contributions of jazz and Appalachian roots music to the American cultural landscape, as well as the intersection of the guitar and political activism, and how...
8) Polar Bear
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English
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A curious polar bear under the snowy night sky, slowly approaches giving the viewer a rare encounter with one of the top predators on the planet. The polar bear is also a symbol for climate change as the planet becomes warmer it is losing much of its arctic habitat. Many scientists feel strongly that if we continue to destroy the environment the polar bear may become extinct in the near future.
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JEWELRY explores the history, artistry, and impact of personal adornment. Featuring: classic jeweler Tom Herman; Harriete Estel Berman who creates jewelry with recycled materials; the legacy of modernist jeweler Art Smith; nature-inspired artist Gabrielle Gould; and Navajo/Hopi master jeweler Jesse Monongya.
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Arabic
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For over fifty years, Mr. Moosa Haim (Jalil) Harooni has been transforming mere seashells into heartfelt characters from the Old Testament, Persian Mythology and legendarykings and poets such as Cyrus the Great, Reza Shah, Ferdowsi, Hafez and Omar Khayyam. His dioramas also tell the plebeian stories of a shoemaker, a flower girl, a defeated matador, dancers, musicians, lovers and animals. The latest works of Mr. Harooni include Abe Lincoln freeing...
12) Mahi Mahi
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English
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An open blue water fish, the mahi mahi moves swiftly through its ocean habitat in search of small fish. They are lightening fast and for fisherman are one of the prize game fish today.
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English
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The British Library in London is home to 14 million books, on shelves that stretch over 600km. Extraordinary vessels of ideas and knowledge, they testify to the love affair we have with books. This series explores the enduring appeal and importance of books from a 4th century bible to present day paperbacks. The Codex Sinaiticus is the world's oldest surviving bible. Made around 350 AD, it is a unique insight into early Christians and their effort...
18) Dolphin Laugh
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Dolphins are one of the most intelligent and animated creatures on earth. Playful and found in most of the oceans they remind us of our connection to the sea. Bottlenose dolphins seem to have a natural curiosity for everything including us. This particular dolphin is well-known and his name is Kibby. Wyland has had the chance to know Kibby over the years and actually had a chance to do several collaboration paintings with Kibby.
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English
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This documentary examines the life and work of famed artist and sculptor Harry Weber, who is regarded as one of, if not the best, in-motion sculptor in the world today. Best known for his historical and sports figures, Weber has created some of the most famous sports statues in existence including the Bobby Orr Statue in Boston, all of the St. Louis Cardinal statues out front of Busch Stadium as well as statues in two other Major League Stadiums,...