The Western Humanities - Couverture souple

Platt, Dewitt; Matthews, Roy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0072556323 ISBN 13 : 9780072556322

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003

Synopsis

This chronologically organized introduction to the Western humanities (art, music, history, literature, and drama) establishes the historical context of each era before the arts are discussed. More than 600 illustrations appear throughout the text, "Personal Perspectives" boxes bring to life the events of the day, and brief sections at the end of each chapter describe the cultural legacy of the era discussed. The Western Humanities is also available in two volumes: Volume I covers prehistory through the Renaissance; Volume II spans the period from the Renaissance through the present.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Chronologically organized, The Western Humanities presents the cultural achievements of western civilization—art, music, history, literature, theater, film and the other arts—within their historical context. By examining the historical and material conditions that influenced the form and content of the arts and literature, the authors provide students a deeper understanding of the meaning of cultural works and a broader basis for appreciating the humanities. Hundreds of illustrations appear throughout the text, "Slices of Life" boxes bring to life the events of the day, and brief sections at the end of each chapter describe the cultural legacy of the era discussed.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0072556323
• ISBN 13: 9780072556322
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 704
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible