Spotlights - Spotlights throughout the text provide a more thorough look at the significant places, individuals and items of the specific time periods being discussed. Critical Thinking questions - These questions give students the opportunity to reflect on passages to solidify their understanding of the material. Global Perspectives - Global perspectives help readers cross over cultural boundaries in order to form parallels between different cultures and their artistic/architectural/philosophical achievements. Ethical Considerations - Allow students to compare and contrasts the norms of different cultures and groups throughout time. Key Terms - Bolded throughout the text, as well as at the end of each chapter, key terms help students highlight main points expressed in the chapters. Timelines - At the end of each chapter, timelines are featured to break down important historical happenings in a chronological format. MyArtsLab - MyArtsLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program that truly engages students in learning. It helps students better prepare for class, quizzes, and exams--resulting in better performance in the course.
It provides educators a dynamic set of tools for gauging individual and class performance. And, MyArtsLab comes from Pearson--your partner in providing the best digital learning experiences. Closer Look - These interactive walkthroughs offer an in-depth look at key works of art. They featuring expert audio, enable students to zoom in to see detail they couldn't otherwise see--even in person. Panoramas and Simulations - 360-degree architectural panoramas and simulations of major monuments help students understand buildings-inside and out. Discovering Art Tutorial - This robust online tutorial helps students explore the major elements and principles of art, art media, and art processes. The site offers opportunities to review key terminology, search a large gallery of images, watch videos, and more! Artist and Work Videos - Art21 and Studio Technique videos present up-close looks at real-life artists at work. These engaging clips help students better understand a variety of techniques used by artists during different eras.
Personalized Study Plan - Students' personalized plans promote better critical thinking skills. The study plan organizes students' study needs into sections, such as Remembering, Understanding, Applying, and Analyzing. Pearson eText and Chapter Audio -- Like the printed text, students can highlight relevant passages and add notes. The Pearson eText can be accessed through laptops, iPads, and tablets. Download the free Pearson eText app to use on tablets. Students can also listen to their text with the Audio eText. Writing Assessment - MyLab writing assessments help students build their knowledge of important disciplinary concepts. The MyLab auto-grader provides feedback on both content and mechanics.
An overall score feeds into the MyLab gradebook. Flashcards -- Students can study key terms and concepts with their own personal set of flashcards. Assignment Calendar & Gradebook - A drag and drop assignment calendar makes assigning and completing work easy. The automatically graded assessment provides instant feedback and flows into the gradebook, which can be used in the MyLab or exported.