Art: What Is It? Why Is It?
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The place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. How the masterpieces of art and architecture have formed a visual history of man's thought, ideals and beliefs. John Canaday, lecturer., Analyzes the mystery surrounding man's urge to paint, carve and build.
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The place of art among the humanities as an expression of man's attempt to define what it means to be a human being. How the masterpieces of art and architecture have formed a visual history of man's thought, ideals and beliefs. John Canaday, lecturer., Discusses man's relationship to art and describes how art has helped us better understand life. Introduces prehistoric art; contrasts the cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome as expressed in their art; and reveals the development of Christian art. Describes the preoccupation of the artist as he attempts to produce images of his god, discover the world, and discover himself. Discusses the contributions to art of Pisarro, Michelangelo, and Rembrandt Van Rijn., , , Analyzes the mystery surrounding man's urge to paint, carve and build.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.
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