num_pages: 416
description: This chronologically organized introduction to the Western humanities (art, music, history, literature, and drama) establishes the historical context of each era before the arts are discussed. Hundreds of illustrations appear throughout the text, "Personal Perspectives" boxes bring to life the events of the day, and brief sections at the end of each chapter describe the cultural legacy of the era discussed. Volume I of The Western Humanities covers prehistory through the Renaissance.
language: English
title: Western Humanities, Volume 1
titlecomplete: Western Humanities, Volume 1
genres: Textbooks, Reference, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 32
publisher: McGraw-Hill