The Art of Being Human, The Humanities as a Technique for Living, 12th edition

  • Richard Paul Janaro
  • , Thelma Altshuler

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ISBN-13: 9780137857548 (2024 update)

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The Art of Being Human: The Humanities as a Technique for Living introduces you to the joys of the humanities. Authors Richard Janaro and Thelma Altshuler present a thematic approach to learning about the best efforts of human culture through the ages and around the globe. This topical text empowers you to think critically about key artforms and themes, and to draw connections among them.

The 12th Edition offers updated coverage of contemporary works from around the globe to help you better understand both yourself and the world in which we live. New What Do You Think discussion features invite you to form your own opinions about what you're seeing and reading. And 130 new images offer enhanced representation across cultures, genders and eras.

Published by Pearson (April 29th 2024) - Copyright © 2025

ISBN-13: 9780137857548

Subject: Introduction to Humanities

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Part 1: Exploring the Humanities

  1. The Humanities: A Shining Beacon
  2. The Humanities and Critical Thinking
  3. Myth and the Origin of the Humanities

Part 2: Disciplines of the Humanities

  1. Literature
  2. Art
  3. Music
  4. Theater
  5. The Musical Stage: Opera, Musical Theater, Dance
  6. Film and Television

Part 3: Themes of the Humanities

  1. Religion
  2. Morality
  3. Happiness
  4. Love
  5. Life-Affirmation
  6. Nature
  7. Freedom