Art: Making People Human · General Humanities (Seventh Edition) Facsimile Edition

Author: (USA) Janaro/R. et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: "General education as a university ideal should be a high-level civilized education and comprehensive humanistic education that cultivates individuals with a broad vision, open-mindedness, a liberal spirit, and refined emotions." "General education refers to the exclusion of vocational and non-vocational education, aiming to cultivate well-rounded individuals and healthy citizens in a free society." This book is highly praised for its extensive coverage of topics, readability, and elegant writing style. It reviews the tools and methods of humanities research, narrating the journey of how humans continuously expand their horizons, enhance objective and calm thinking abilities, and enrich their own lives. It comprehensively covers humanities research fields such as literature, art, music, and theater. The new edition adds chapters on mythology and musicals, with dedicated discussions on emerging disciplines like film and television. It explores timely topics such as religion, morality, happiness, life and death, as well as paradox and freedom. The text emphasizes the impact of humanities on social events and provides ample attention to the historical context of achievements in human-related arts, encouraging students to explore the close connection between these humanities themes and their own lives.