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Lazzari, Margaret R.

Exploring art : a global, thematic approach / Margaret Lazzari, Dona Schlesier. - 4th ed. - Australia ; United States : Wadsworth Cengage Learning, c2012. - xii, 496 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 473-477) and index.

Introduction to art. A human phenomenon -- The language of art and architecture -- Media -- Deriving meaning -- Making art, using art, and preserving art -- Why do we make art? Food and shelter -- Reproduction and sexuality -- Deities and places of worship -- Mortality and immortality -- Power, politics, and glory -- Social protest/affirmation -- Mind and body -- Race, gender, clan, and class -- Nature, knowledge, and technology -- Entertainment and visual culture.

ISBN: 9781111343781 (pbk.) 1111343780 1111343799 9781111343798

LCCN: 2010941936

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Art--Themes, motives.

LC Class. No.: N7425 / L39 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 700