Perceiving the Arts : An Introduction to the Humanities

Book Summary:

This text book presents the basic formal, technical, experiential, and contextual qualities of the arts in a brief, clear, and factual manner. Students will develop confidence in approaching the arts and will gain skills that encourage life-long artistic and cultural engagement. Intended to provide a basic overview of the major artistic disciplines – drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, music, theatre, cinema, dance, and literature – the book teaches readers what to look and listen for in the humanities.

ISBN: 9780205991617

Author:

Dennis J. Sporre