Perceiving the arts: An introduction to the humanities

About this book

Designed for readers who have little or no knowledge of the arts this well-illustrated basic handbook of terms and concepts helps develop discriminating artistic perception for approaching analyzing and evaluating works of art. This book emphasizes the use of perceptual skills readers already have to see hear and read meaning into works of art and literature. B"What Are the Arts and How Do We Respond to Them? Pictures: Painting Printmaking and Photography. Sculpture. Music. Theatre. Film. Dance. Landscape Architecture. Architecture. Literature. For anyone who is interested in learning to think critically about the arts.