This stunningly illustrated introduction to the Western Humanities (art, music, history, literature, and drama) is chronologically organized and establishes the historical context of each era before the arts are discussed. Wile the treatment of historical background is more extensive than in other humanities books, providing a coherent narrative, each chapter ends with a section describing the cultural legacy of that era, so students can see clearly how certain ideas have evolved into the present day.
The Western Humanities is also available in two separate volumes: Volume I covers prehistory through the Renaissance, while Volume II covers the Renaissance to the Present. An extensive package of supplements and ancillaries accompanies the text.
