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

Published by Pearson (29 April 2024) © 2025

  • Richard Paul Janaro (Emeritus) New World School for the Arts
  • Thelma Altshuler
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  • A print edition you can rent
  • Fulfilled by eCampus.com
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  • Option to keep after rental expires

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Title overview

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.

Table of contents

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

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