Arts and Culture: an introduction to the humanities. Volume II Pearson New International Edition (Fourth Edition)

For an undergraduate introductory level course in humanities. An introduction to the world's major civilizations. This Fourth Edition is an introduction to the world's major civilizations-to their artistic achievements, their history, and their cultures. Through an integrated approach to the humanities, Arts and Culture offers an opportunity to view works of art, read literature, and listen to music in historical and cultural contexts. In studying the humanities, we focus our attention on works of art, literature, and music that reflect and embody the central values and beliefs of particular cultures and specific historical moments. Cover......Page 1 Table of Contents......Page 4 Glossary......Page 6 B......Page 7 D......Page 8 G......Page 9 M......Page 10 P......Page 11 S......Page 12 Z......Page 13 1. Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy......Page 14 2. Renaissance in Northern Europe......Page 64 3. Baroque Age......Page 106 4. Eighteenth Century......Page 160 5. Romanticism and Realism......Page 208 6. Impressionism and Post-Impressionism......Page 258 7. Later Chinese Civilization......Page 296 8. Later Japanese Civilization......Page 320 9. Later Africa and Latin America......Page 346 10. Early Twentieth Century......Page 378 11. Mid-Twentieth Century and Later......Page 426 12. Diversity in Contemporary Life......Page 460 F......Page 494 S......Page 495 Y......Page 496