Reality Through the Arts

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Thematic and Chronological Approach to the Humanities Reality Through the Arts is a popular choice for professors because it provides both a topical and chronological approach to the humanities. Part I The Media of the Arts offers independent chapters on two dimensional art (drawing painting printmaking and photography) sculpture architecture music literature theatre cinema and dance. Part II The Styles of the Arts is a chronological history of the arts of Africa the Americas Asia Europe and the Middle East organized by artistic discipline and focusing on styles rather than encyclopedic detail. This edition continues its uniquely flexible organization allowing readers to cover individual art forms and historical context. In addition the eighth edition is now available with MySearchLab an online program that includes an interactive etext assessment and help with research and writing. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience for you and your students. Heres how: Personalize Learning The new MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed provides engaging experiences that personalize learning and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking Questions about specific issues appear at the end of each chapter helping students develop their analytical skills. Engage Students Human Reality features and vibrant illustrations throughout the book give students a further understanding of the artistic process. Support Instructors New MySearchLab Music for Humanities CD Instructors Manual and Test Bank are available for this text. Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText please visit www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text MySearchLab with eTExt (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN 10: 0205861148 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205861149.