Understanding Art – Interactive Student Edition (2005)

A journey through the stimulating history of art: With this chronological/historical approach to art, students will understand how historical, political, geographical, social, and religious events shape each culture's art and makes it unique. The traditions of Western Europe are examined along with those of China, Japan, India, Native America, and Africa.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1  Art Across the World
Chapter 2  The Language of Art
Chapter 3  The Media of Art
Chapter 4  Art Criticism, Aesthetics, and Art History
Chapter 5  Art of the Earliest Times
Chapter 6  Art of East Asia
Chapter 7  Pre-Columbian Art of Latin American
Chapter 8  Native Art of North America
Chapter 9  Art of Greece and Rome
Chapter 10  Art of India and Islam
Chapter 11  Art of Africa and Oceania
Chapter 12  Art of the Middle Ages
Chapter 13  Art of the Renaissance
Chapter 14  Art of the 17th and 18th Centuries
Chapter 15  Art of the 19th Century
Chapter 16  Art of the 20th Century
Chapter 17  Art of Today

Handbook
Technique Tips
Digital Media Guide
Career Spotlights
Artsource®: Performing Arts Handbook
Artists and Their Works
Glossary
Glosario
Index
Credits