Categories
Architecture
From plantation houses to the Superdome, Louisiana is home to many distinctive architectural landmarks and styles.Art
Louisiana’s rich tradition of fine and vernacular art includes painting, sculpture, quilting, and basketry. Folklife
Folklife includes the cultural expressions--music, stories, rituals, and crafts--that are handed down from one generation to the next.History
Though always part of a global community, Louisiana has a unique history that distinguishes it. Literature
Ranging from early travel accounts to fiction to poetry, Louisiana literature reflects the state's cultural diversity. Music
Best known for its contributions to the genres of jazz and rhythm and blues, Louisiana also shaped the development of swamp pop, Cajun, classical, and zydeco music.