Perceiving the Arts : An Introduction to the Humanities (8th Edition)
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KEY BENEFIT: Written for individuals who have little or no knowledge of the arts, Perceiving the Arts has a specific and limited purpose: to provide an introductory, technical, and respondent-related reference to the arts and literature. KEY TOPICS: Intended to give basic information about each of the arts disciplines–drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, music, theatre, dance, cinema, landscape architecture, and literature–the book seeks to give its readers touchstones concerning what to look and listen for in works of art and literature. MARKET: For arts and humanities instructors and enthusiasts. The publisher, Prentice-Hall Humanities/Social Science Designed for students who have little or no knowledge of the arts, this well-illustrated, basic handbook of terms and concepts provides a unique introduction to aesthetic perception -- what to look and listen for in works of visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, landscape architecture, architecture, and literature. It shows them how to build on cognitive/perceptual skills they already have to develop discriminating artistic perception for approaching, analyzing, and evaluating works of art -- and to think critically about how their relationship with the arts might enrich their quality of life. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Perceiving the Arts : An Introduction to the Humanities (8th Edition)
Perceiving the Arts : An Introduction to the Humanities (8th Edition),Dennis J. Sporre,Prentice Hall,0131931148,Aesthetics,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Arts,Conceptual,Criticism,History - General,Philosophy,Art / General
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