An Introduction to Music and Art in the Western World, 10th edition, is a clear and attractive guide
to the great artists and composers of the West and the societies in which they lived and worked.
"A Closer Look" boxes in most chapters zoom in on one or two works that exemplify a particular style
or period.
Updated coverage of the 20th century gives students insight into the arts of our century.
Increased coverage of women artists and artists from diverse backgrounds highlights their contributions to the
worlds of art and music.
A clear introduction to the principles of appreciating music and art helps students understand works discussed
in the text and prepares them for future exploration.
Chronological narrative of history, art, and music provides a clear understanding of their parallel progressions.
Chapter objectives, pronunciation guide, chapter summaries, and end-of-book glossary help students to understand
the purpose of each chapter and facilitates learning.
Table of Contents
1 The Arts and Society
2 The Organization of the Elements of the Visual Arts and Music
3 The Greeks and Their Predecessors (Antiquity--100 B.C.)
4 The Roman Empire and the Early Christians (100 B.C.--A.D. 500)
5 The Medieval Period-Romanesque (500-1100)
6 The Medieval Period-Gothic (1100-1400)
7 The Renaissance (1400-1600)
8 The Baroque and Rococo Periods (1600-1775)
9 The Classic Period (1750-1800)
10 The Romantic Period (1800-1900)
11 Nineteenth-Century Realism and Nationalism (1840-1900)
12 Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (1860-1900)
