This book offers an integrated exploration of Western civilization's cultural heritage. Readers move chronologically through major periods and styles to gain insight into the achievements and ideas in... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I purchased this book to help me prepare for a teaching exam. I wanted a book that wasn't your regular type of boring study guide. "Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities, Vol. II" worked out great. The book was both informative and entertaining. I never got bored reading it so I actually read the entire book. Needless to say, I passed my exam with flying colors.
Finest humanities textbook I've seen
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
We used this textbook for a humanities survey course at my high school. My teacher said it was the finest he'd seen out of dozens, and after using it for his class, I have to agree. The art, maps, pictures, and everything help bring the past to life, and the text, while easy to read, says everything it needs to.
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