An Introduction to World Mythology

Author(s): Jayme B. Novara, Christina Gant

An Introduction to World Mythology is a comprehensive survey of myths from around the world that provides a solid foundation for literary study. Each chapter features myths of creation, destruction, tricksters, lovers, heroic tales, and other stories that reveal the beliefs and worldviews of anci...

The Theatrical Journey: An Imaginative Process

Author(s): Justin Walsh, Brent Menchinger, Lissa Graham, Heidi Ortega, Daryl Phillipy, Matthew Crider

The Theatrical Journey: An Imaginative Process deals with live theatre as an art form. In live theatre the actors are in the presence of the audience impersonating characters. Other forms of theatre which include many forms of media (television, films, DVDs etc.) the actors are not in the presence o...

Art History, Popular Culture and the Cinema

Author(s): David Soren

Art History, Popular Culture and the Cinema offers a lavishly illustrated survey of how various major art historical and popular culture movements were reflected in popular cinema over the past century. It is designed specifically for university students and a general public interested to understand...