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See context and make connections across the humanities.The Humanities: Culture, Continuity and Change, now in a third edition, has become, in a very short period of time, the best selling Introduction to Humanities text on the market. With its message of “see context and make connections across the humanities,” students enjoy countless “ah-ha” moments as they piece together the cultural history of world. Believing that students learn best by remembering stories rather than memorizing facts, author Henry Sayre employs a narrative storytelling approach to the humanities, deftly conveying multifaceted cultural experiences in a way that students can understand and will remember–throughout the course and beyond.This third edition helps instructors and students by connecting the learning objectives in each chapter with MyArtsLab, an online learning program which brings the arts to life. Key learning tools within MyArtsLab include new listening guides for the musical selections, new Closer Look tours for every chapter entitled “Continuing Presence of the Past”, architectural panoramas and simulations to help students visualize key monuments and how they were built, and more!Teaching and Learning ExperienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. It: Personalizes Learning with MyArtsLab: The new MyArtsLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, and provides engaging experiences that personalize learning. Makes Connections and Shows Relevance: New Continuing Presence of the Past features help students to understand how cultural artifacts of the past have informed present works of art and culture. Emphasizes Critical Thinking: Chapter opening and ending questions encourage students to focus and think critically about the issues to come. Focuses on Contemporary Findings: The new third edition has been updated to reflect the latest research from around the globe.Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyA
How can students synthesize the vast, interconnected history of human cultural expression into a coherent narrative? Henry M. Sayre, a scholar of art history and the humanities, argues that cultural literacy is best achieved through storytelling rather than rote memorization. By framing historical developments as a series of evolving narratives, the text encourages students to identify the persistent influence of past artifacts on contemporary creative works.
What You Will Find
The text is widely regarded as a standard, high-enrollment introduction to the humanities, noted for its emphasis on visual and narrative engagement. Its pedagogical structure is designed to facilitate student comprehension through digital integration and thematic synthesis.
Page Count:
736
Publication Date:
2014-01-18
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205973132
ISBN-13:
9780205973132
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