Exploring art : a global, thematic approach - Lazzari, Margaret R.; Schlesier, Dona. (United States : Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 2012)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 473-477) and index.
Keywords: Art -- Themes, motives