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The SlideGuide with Student Test Packet helps students learn and study more effectively in and out of the classroom. The SlideGuide is a student lecture companion that allows students to take notes alongside representations of the art images shown in class. It features black-and-white reproductions of the images from the book stored on the Multimedia Manager, with full captions, page numbers, and space for note-taking. The Student Test Packet offers a practice test for each chapter of the book. Complete answers and page references follow each chapter test, allowing students to check their understanding of concepts and practice for exams.
A market leading, cutting edge text for the art appreciation course, UNDERSTANDING ART combines its strong coverage of art history, with comprehensive coverage and presentation of the visual elements, principles of design, and media to provide a well-balanced discussion of the relevance and beauty of art and the media and methods used to produce art.
"Understanding Art" provides a balanced, fresh approach to art appreciation that incorporates coverage of the elements of art, mediums, and historic and contemporary works of art and architecture. Author Lois Fichner-Rathus combines a conversational writing style with exciting high-resolution images to connect with students and foster their understanding of the art that surrounds them in everyday life. -- From publisher's description.
FOUNDATIONS OF ART AND DESIGN: AN ENHANCED MEDIA EDITION has a logical and structured organization, moving from micro to macro topics, enabling readers to build on ideas and concepts of design, and better understand the material. Hundreds of examples of contemporary and classic art, along with the book's unique visual glossaries, make this text an ideal foundation of design principles. This new Enhanced Edition includes Project boxes which show examples of how you can apply key points from the chapters' content. In addition, Art CourseMate, featuring an interactive eBook and a wealth of online resources, is now available for this text.
CULTURE AND VALUES: A SURVEY OF THE WESTERN HUMANITIES takes you on a fascinating tour of some of the world's most significant examples of art, music, philosophy, and literature, from the beginnings of civilization to today. New features in the eighth edition are designed to make it easy for you to understand the influence of historical events and values on the works produced by each culture--guided discussions of all of the readings, chapter previews, timelines, Compare and Contrast sections, Big Picture reviews at the end of each chapter, and high-quality images with clear captions. Volume 2 covers the High Renaissance to the 21st Century. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Engaging students and cultivating understanding in a world of diversity. Human Sexuality in a World of Diversity, 9/e examines the rich diversity found in human sexuality. More significantly, the text places an emphasis on cultivating understanding in a world of increasing diversity through personal engagement. Students are encouraged to reflect upon their own beliefs and experiences throughout the text in order to foster a more personal and impactful learning experience. The text also helps students develop their own opinions by promoting critical thinking skills, personal sexual health awareness, and responsible decision-making. MyDeveleopmentLab is an integral part of the Rathus / Nevid /...
For survey courses in Human Sexuality A contemporary overview of human sexuality that fosters personal reflection and critical thinking Human Sexuality in a Changing World provides a clear overview of this diverse field, aimed at helping students see the effects of both biology and culture upon human sexuality. In order to foster a more personal and impactful learning experience, authors Spencer Rathus, Jeffrey Nevid, and Lois Fichner-Rathus encourage students to reflect upon their own beliefs and experiences as they proceed through the text. In addition to the latest research, the Tenth Edition has been updated with new content on the ways in which the Internet and digital devices have impacted sexuality in many contemporary societies. Human Sexuality in a Changing World, Tenth Edition is also available via Revel(tm), an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
Appropriate for Human Sexuality courses taught in universities and colleges across Canada With a focus on broadening students' understanding of the diversity of sexual experiences-both around the world and within Canadian society-this text covers the biological basis of human sexuality, sexual behaviour, sexuality and the life cycle, sexual problems, and social issues of human sexuality. Replete with the latest Canadian research and data, this text encourages critical thinking about the variety of human sexuality.
Packed with hundreds of examples of classic and contemporary art, FOUNDATIONS OF ART AND DESIGN, 2E delivers a comprehensive guide to basic design that provides the ideal foundation to design principles. Appealing to readers at every ability level, the text's logical and structured organization moves from micro to macro topics, enabling learners to build on ideas and concepts of design and better understand the material. A running glossary defines key terms in the margins of the text, while two Visual Glossaries at the end of the book focus on styles and mediums. In addition, new Theory and Practice boxes help readers more deeply analyze artwork, and Artists on Art boxes offer insight from professional artists. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Textbook for undergraduate students describing significant landmarks of Western civilization's heritage with a focus on high culture. Significant revisions include a completely rewritten chapter on the biblical tradition, and the addition of highlighted or "boxed" features. Includes reading selections, maps, and photographed works of art. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR