In studying the humanities, this text focuses its attention on works of art that reflect and embody the central values and beliefs of particular cultures and specific historical moments. NEW- MyHumanitiesKit is now available with Arts and Culture. MyHumanitiesKit provides an accessible way for students to experience and interact with The Arts . The Closer Look feature is the cornerstone of the program--bringing important works of art to the student and acting as their personal docent! Other key features include image and glossary flashcards, primary source documents and chapter quizzes to help with student retention and understanding. NEW- Four Color Design- The tenth edition is the first completely four color edition, eliminating the color inserts from previous editions. NEW- Expanded coverage of contemporary music includes new sections on Rock & Roll, Rap, and Digital music. NEW- Greater focus on non-Western and minority art includes new images and content in the Pictures, Sculpture, Architecture and Film chapters to provide a more global emphasis for the new edition. NEW- Clearer organization includes a redesign of the headings throughout the book to make navigating the material easier and more intuitive.