Through 128 pages of color photos, the visual and performing arts of four regions of the state are explored in depth. Whether you live in Alabama or are just visiting, you may be surprised by the variety and wealth of our artistic heritage. From prehistoric times to the present day, Alabama is alive with visual arts, theatre, music, dance and the spoken and written word. Our state has a perfect climate for growing all kinds of crops, including artists who lead us to us see the world anew. Meet them through the pages of Alabama Arts. Alabama's art reflects its people and its culture, painting a picture of changing times and attitudes. It is found everywhere, from two-lane county roads to the state's industrial heart. Murals and monuments, galleries, theatres and bookstores all reveal the dreams of the individual artists; even better, they help each of us bring into sharper focus our own beliefs and hopes for the future.