Ideas and Issues sidebars throughout the text contain excerpts from notable works or commentary on key ideas discussed in the main chapter. In this example, the arts and ideas of Meso- and South America are explored.
Parallels trace connections and continuities across time and cultures. Here, the prehistoric Venus of Willendorf is paired with Saint Phalle’s 1965-1976 African Venus to show the persistence of the Mother Earth concept.
The Beyond the West feature highlights areas of encounter and influence between European and other civilizations. In this example, The Tale of Genji, the first known psychological novel, is explored.
Literary Landmarks indicate key works for the period.
21 high quality maps place key events and works in a clear geographical context. This example shows Romanesque and Gothic sites in Western Europe in the Medieval period.
Timelines relate historical events to landmarks in the visual arts, literature, and music.
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