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. Hundreds of 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. Volume I of The Western Humanities covers prehistory through the Renaissance.

Western Humanities, Volume 1

History

Matthews,Roy

Platt,Dewitt

World

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

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. Hundreds of 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. Volume II of The Western Humanities covers the period from the Renaissance through the present.

Western Humanities, Vol. 2: The Renaissance to the Present

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

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.

Western Humanities, Complete

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, and "Personal Perspectives" boxes bring to life the issues and events of the day. The Western Humanities is available in a complete single text or in two volumes. Volume I covers prehistory through the Renaissance; Volume II covers the Renaissance to the Present.

Music CDs t/a The Western Humanities

Includes a range of primary source selections from pre-history and ancient Near Eastern civilizations through the Renaissance.

Readings in the Western Humanities, Volume 1

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Volume 2 of Readings in the Western Humanities presents a wide array of primary source readings ranging from the Renaissance to the present day.

Readings in the Western Humanities, Volume 2

The Western Humanities

Historical Study & Educational Resources

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.

The Western Humanities, Volume 1

The Western Humanities, Volume 2

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Western Humanities, Volume 1

Western Humanities, Vol. 2: The Renaissance to the Present

Western Humanities, Complete

Music CDs t/a The Western Humanities

Readings in the Western Humanities, Volume 1

Readings in the Western Humanities, Volume 2

The Western Humanities

The Western Humanities

The Western Humanities, Volume 1

The Western Humanities, Volume 2