Books in Understanding Animals series

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STIMULATING HISTORY OF ART UNDERSTANDING ART takes a chronological/historical approach to art, focusing on art works from ancient to contemporary times. Students will understand how historical, political, geographical, social, and religious events shape each culture's art and makes it unique. The text blends art history with cultural and social traditions, emphasizing the role of art in everyday life. The images and content present art as historical evidence of the creative process. The traditions of Western Europe are examined along with those of China, Japan, India, Native America, and Africa.

This work fully covers all course/exam requirements for existing syllabuses and forthcoming subject specifications for Advanced Level, BTEC, City and Guilds and new computer and IT technologies. Each chapter provides extra help through introductory summaries; 'Did You Know That' sections; hint boxes; screen dumps of examples; and, highlighted key text and revision summaries. Student-friendly material is supported with tables, diagrams, photographs, and examples for accessible and comprehensive learning. Revised and extended business, scientific and real-time applications chapters with past examination questions provided throughout for consolidation and practice. Full-colour sections showing the use of colour in computing are included throughout. It provides thorough coverage on the influence of the Internet.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE STIMULATING HISTORY OF ART With this chronological/historical approach to art, your students will understand how historical, political, geographical, social, and religious events shape each culture's art and makes it unique. The traditions of Western Europe are examined along with those of China, Japan, India, Native America, and Africa.