Exploring art a global, thematic approach - Lazzari, Margaret R.; Schlesier, Dona (Boston, MA Cengage Learning, 2016)
pt. I. Introduction to art -- Art and art making -- The language of art and architecture -- Media -- Deriving meaning -- pt. II. Why do we make art? -- sect. 1. Survival and beyond -- Food and shelter -- Reproduction and sexuality -- sect. 2. Religion -- Deities and places of worship -- Mortality and immortality -- sect. 3. The state -- Power, politics, and glory -- Social protest/affirmation -- sect. 4. Self and society -- The body -- Race, gender, clan, and class -- Nature, knowledge, and technology -- Entertainment and visual culture -- pt. III. Making art part of your life -- Art in your life.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 469-474) and index.
Keywords: Art; Art appreciation