A World of Art: MyArtsLab Edition
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Provides students with an introduction to art that emphasizes critical thinking and visual literacy. For a one semester course in Art Appreciation. A World of Art MyArtsLab Edition brings together the printed text and the online component creating a seamless, interactive and powerful learning experience for the student. A World of Art was written to provide students with an introduction to art that emphasizes critical thinking and visual literacy. MyArtsLab supports and takes Henry Sayre’s critical thinking approach to art appreciation to the next level via a personalized study plan that moves students from remembering and understanding to applying and analyzing. Note: MyArtsLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyArtsLab, please visit: or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyArtsLab (ISBN-10/13: 0205257585/9780205257584)
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THE THESIS
This text investigates how students can develop visual literacy and critical thinking skills through the systematic analysis of artistic works. Henry M. Sayre, a distinguished professor and art historian, utilizes a pedagogical framework that bridges traditional art history with contemporary digital learning tools. The book argues that art appreciation is not merely the passive observation of beauty, but an active process of questioning, contextualizing, and interpreting visual information.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive introduction to the elements and principles of design
- Historical and cultural context for diverse global art movements
- Integrated digital learning modules via MyArtsLab for personalized study
- Analytical frameworks for evaluating medium, style, and intent
- Case studies demonstrating the application of critical thinking to visual media
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text is widely regarded in academic circles as a standard introductory resource for undergraduate art appreciation courses. Its emphasis on active engagement and visual literacy makes it a frequent choice for instructors seeking to move students beyond rote memorization.
Page Count:
576
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Pearson Custom Publishing
ISBN-10:
0205257585
ISBN-13:
9780205257584
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