Reality Through the Arts, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2012

  • Dennis J. Sporre Elon University

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ISBN-13: 9780137501953 (2021 update)

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Reality Through the Arts provides a thematic and chronological approach to the humanities. Explore 2D media, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, theatre, cinema and dance throughout the ages, then focus your attention on the art styles of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  • Introduction

Part I The Media Of The Arts

  • Chapter 1 Two-Dimensional Art
  • Chapter 2 Sculpture
  • Chapter 3 Architecture
  • Chapter 4 Music and Opera
  • Chapter 5 Literature
  • Chapter 6 Theatre
  • Chapter 7 Cinema
  • Chapter 8 Dance

Part II The Styles Of The Arts

  • Chapter 9 Ancient Approaches
  • Chapter 10 Artistic Reflections in the Pre-Modern World
  • Chapter 11 Artistic Styles in the Emerging Modern World
  • Chapter 12 Artistry in an Age of Industry
  • Chapter 13 The Arts In A Modern, Postmodern, And Pluralistic World

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