EBook For Culture 1st Edition By Martin Puchner

EBook For Culture 1st Edition By Martin Puchner

Why the Arts and Stories Matter

Why do we have art? Why should we learn about history? For thousands of years, people have shared more than just how to do things—they’ve shared the reasons why life matters. Through art, buildings, religion, and stories, they’ve passed down ideas about meaning and purpose. In Culture, author Martin Puchner explores important times in history to show how art and stories help shape who we are.

Puchner shares amazing tales: a lost city ruled by Nefertiti, plays performed in ancient Greece, old Chinese travel journals, and libraries from the Aztec and Arab worlds. He also tells about a statue from South Asia found in Pompeii and a time capsule left on the Moon. These moments show how people create and share ideas, keeping them alive and growing over time.

Culture is more than a history book—it’s a guide to understanding how stories and art help us make sense of the world. Puchner explains why art and ideas are so important for learning, growing, and building a better future.