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What is the etymology of the term 'humanities'?
What is the etymology of the term 'humanities'?
- Originated from the Greek word 'humanitas' indicating social interaction and adaptation
- Came from the Old English term 'humanitae' referring to expressive arts
- Derived from the Latin word 'humanus' meaning refined, cultured, and human (correct)
- Evolved from the Sanskrit term 'humanitara' representing individual expression
How is humanities defined based on the text?
How is humanities defined based on the text?
- The analysis of societal norms and cultural adaptations
- The practice of non-verbal communication in daily interactions
- The exploration of nature's beauty through various art forms
- The study of man's expression of feelings, thought, intuition, values, and ideas (correct)
What was the main focus of humanities during the Renaissance period?
What was the main focus of humanities during the Renaissance period?
- Exploring the inherent value of human interactions and social norms
- Enriching individuals, particularly the affluent, through art forms like paintings and sculptures (correct)
- Promoting religious philosophies and metaphysical inquiries
- Studying the relationship between environmental adaptations and artistic expressions
What is the primary purpose of studying humanities during the 19th and 20th centuries?
What is the primary purpose of studying humanities during the 19th and 20th centuries?
How do humanities contribute to students' skills and values according to the text?
How do humanities contribute to students' skills and values according to the text?
What is the Latin origin of the word 'art'?
What is the Latin origin of the word 'art'?
Which of the following best defines 'art appreciation'?
Which of the following best defines 'art appreciation'?
What distinguishes representational or objective arts from non-representational or non-objective arts?
What distinguishes representational or objective arts from non-representational or non-objective arts?
According to Webster, how is art defined?
According to Webster, how is art defined?
Which term is synonymous with 'art' based on its Latin origin?
Which term is synonymous with 'art' based on its Latin origin?
Study Notes
Etymology of Humanities
- Derived from the Latin word "humanus", meaning refined, culture, and human norms
- Refers to the study of human expression, feelings, thought, intuition, values, and ideas
Aim of Humanities
- During Medieval Age: dealt with metaphysics of religious philosophers
- During Renaissance Period: to make man richer through art, as only the rich could afford it
- During 19th and 20th century: to appreciate and understand human beings, their ideas and aspirations
Reminders and Assumptions
- Basic human needs stand at the center of the art experience
- The need for a sense of identity is reinforced by signs and symbols
- Most people don't get all the pleasure they could from art
Etymology of Arts
- Derived from the Latin word "ars/artis", meaning to do or man-made
- Refers to a medium of expression, where ideas, emotions, and feelings are conveyed without words
Definition of Arts
- Creative activity involving skill or expertness in handling materials
- Involves organizing materials into a new, creative work
Art Appreciation
- Ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them
- Can be achieved through actual work-experience with art tools and materials or possession of artworks for admiration and satisfaction
The Nature of Art
- Constitutes one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man
- Definitions of art include:
- Derived from the Latin word "ars", meaning ability or skill
- Product of man's need to express himself
- Concerned with communication of certain ideas and feelings
- Brings to life harmony
- An attitude of spirit, a state of mind
- Skillful arrangement or composition
- Human ingenuity in adapting natural things to man's use
- Synonymous with skill, cunning, artifice, and craft
Subject of Art
- Anything represented in the artwork, such as a person, object, scene, or event
- Representational or objective arts depict recognizable subjects
- Non-representational or non-objective arts have no resemblance to real subjects
Work of Art
- A thing of beauty with aesthetic value
- Provides aesthetic values to the viewers
- Must have artistic and literary merit
- Symbolic state of meaning, rather than a practical function
- Examples: Spolarium, The Last Supper
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Explore the origin of the term 'humanities' and delve into the various aspects related to human expressions through art forms like painting, sculpture, and dance. Dive into the study of human emotions, thoughts, values, and ideas.
