Arts and Culture, Combined Volume : An Introduction to the Humanities

DiYanni, Robert, Benton, Janetta Rebold

ISBN 10: 0132283913 / ISBN 13: 9780132283915

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2007

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Synopsis:

Offering an exploration of Western and World civilization's cultural heritage, this book is richly illustrated, beautifully designed and engaging. Readers move chronologically through major periods and styles–from prehistoric culture to 20th Century America–to gain insight into the achievements and ideas in painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and music. For arts and cultural coordinators, professionals and enthusiasts.

From the Back Cover:

Arts and Culture, Second Edition, is richly illustrated, beautifully designed, and engaging to read. Students move chronologically from prehistoric culture through the twenty-first century to gain insight into the achievements and ideas in painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and music.

Highlights of the new edition include:

• New Cultural Impact boxes at the end of each chapter that explain the influence of one culture or civilization on later ones, showing students how the broad strands explored in the chapter continue to impact today's world.
• Expanded and revised coverage of India, Africa, China, Japan, and the Americas.
• New Music for the Humanities CD included free with each copy of the text.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Arts and Culture, Combined Volume : An ...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition.