Writing About the Humanities - Softcover

DiYanni, Robert J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130229946 ISBN 13: 9780130229946

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

A supplement for Introductory Humanities courses, as well as for Introductory Literature and Art History courses.

This brief, practical guide to writing papers in humanities courses provides students with guidance in analyzing and interpreting works of art, literature, and music. The first half of the book covers general issues in writing about the humanities disciplines, including how to respond to, interpret, and evaluate different types of artworks. The second half focuses more specifically on writing in literature and the arts as well as the particulars of writing with, and documenting, sources. An appendix covers writing essay examinations. Sample papers are included.

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From the Back Cover

Prentice Hall is proud to present

ART BASICS: WHAT YOU NEED RIGHT NOW, PRICED WITH STUDENTS IN MIND

A series of brief, high quality, and moderately priced handbooks written by well-known educators in their field of study. Each student-friendly handbook is designed to stand alone or to be packaged with a traditional survey text.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130229946
• ISBN 13: 9780130229946
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 162