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The History of Film
Nicholas Croce
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)Presents a hisory of film, from its beginnings in the silent era, to the rise of the Hollywood studios, to the current movie trends of international film influenced by technology and the expansion of the media culture.
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The History of Theatre
Ann Hosein
Hardcover (Rosen Education Service, Aug. 1, 2015)"This comprehensive guide to the theatre's history covers theatre arts around the globe, including ancient Eastern arts like Kabuki and more modern ones such as Bollywood. This book goes back to what we know from our earliest ancestors by examining ancient artifacts and ancient texts to find out how theatre was influenced by life and how it in turn influenced the culture of the people who came to enjoy it. The book concludes with a look at modern theatre and its current heyday as entertainment for the masses, especially in places like Broadway in New York City"--Provided by publisher.
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The History of Music
Hope Lourie Killcoyne
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Sept. 26, 2015)Presents a history of music, covering the earliest Indian and Chinese conceptions, classical composers, the development of musical recording, musical genres, and popular artists and music of today.
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The History of Western Dance
Trenton Hamilton
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 30, 2015)Presents a history of dance, from the ancient dances of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans and the court dances of the Middle Ages, to the development of the ballet, minuet, and waltz in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and the modern dance of the twentieth century.
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The History of Photography
Margaret Vallencourt
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)"A valuable resource for budding photographers and fans of the visual medium alike, this volume traces the invention and early evolution and techniques of photography, from daguerreotypes to early attempts at color"--Provided by publisher.
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The History of Western Architecture
Natasha C. Dhillon
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)Traces the evolution of architectural thought, trends, and movements in the West while providing an overview of the different types of structures that have become integral to society.
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The History of Western Sculpture
Peter Osier
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)"The text explains how Western sculpture evolved over time as it adapted to changing cultural contexts. All the while, the book also highlights influential sculptors and key works"--Provided by publisher.
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The History of Western Painting
Virginia Forte
Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)"Just as the great artists of history illustrated the eras in which they lived, this comprehensive guide paints for today's reader a picture of the history of painting, from its earliest manifestations through the present day"--Provided by publisher.
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The Britannica Guide to the Visual and Performing Arts
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Library Binding (Britannica Educational Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)This series offers a compelling overview of the history of visual and performing arts. Key developments in painting, photography, film, dance, theatre, sculpture, architecture, and music are considered, as well as the major individuals whose contributions have had a long-lasting impact on their respective disciplines. Each book places the innovations and groundbreaking works in their historical contexts—touching on the social, religious, and political influences of the time. Readers will gain a deeper comprehension of each discipline and the great artists and works that transformed them.• High-interest content will appeal to both arts-oriented students and general readers• Traces the evolution of each art over the centuries• Biographies of major influencers will engage readers