Art of Being Human : Humanities for the 21st Century

by Janaro, Richard Paul; Altshuler, Thelma C.

• ISBN13: 9780321093165
• ISBN10: 032109316X
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Longman

Summary

The Art of Being Human introduces readers to the ways in which the humanities can broaden their perspective, enhance their ability to think critically and creatively, and enrich their lives.This highly-respected book has been lauded for its scope of topics, accessibility, and lucid writing style. Chapter topics include myth, literature, art, music, television, cinema, and the theater. Also discussed are provocative issues in the humanities - religion, morality, happiness, death, freedom, and controversies in the arts. The thematic organization of the book allows readers to concentrate on one artistic mode at a time. More than 160 black and white photos and two eight-page full-color photo inserts give readers a visual appreciation of the arts.For those interested in the appreciation of the humanities.

Table of Contents

Detailed Contents	v
Preface	xi
Part I You and the Humanities	1	(68)
The Art of Thinking Critically	3	(38)
Apollonian Reason, Dionysian Intuition	41	(28)
Part II Disciplines of the Humanities	69	(334)
Myth	71	(32)
Literature	103	(36)
Art	139	(60)
Music	199	(40)
Theater	239	(50)
The Musical Stage	289	(36)
The Cinema	325	(48)
Television	373	(30)
Part III Themes in the Humanities	403	(198)
Religion	405	(38)
Morality	443	(38)
Happiness	481	(26)
Death Attitudes and Life Affirmation	507	(32)
Controversy	539	(32)
Freedom	571	(30)
Endnotes	601	(4)
Glossary	605	(8)
Acknowledgments	613	(4)
Index	617