Humanities: Art Appreciation
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What does the term 'Humanities' derive from?

  • HUMUS, meaning soil or earth
  • HUMANUS, meaning to be truly human (correct)
  • HUMBLE, meaning modest or unassuming
  • HUMMING, meaning to make a low, steady continuous sound

    • What is the historical significance of the MEDIEVAL Period in Humanities?

  • Transition to modern arts
  • Introduction of disciplines at universities
  • Emphasis on man's cultivation of spirituality (correct)
  • Focus on man's practical needs

    • What does the Aryan root 'AR' mean in the context of art derivation?

  • To appreciate beauty
  • To create artificially
  • To join or put together (correct)
  • To prepare

    • Distinguish between Arts and Craft based on the provided text.

    <p>Art focuses on inspiration, Craft focuses on utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two kinds of man's actions mentioned in the text?

    <p>Actions to be done and actions to be made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Arts according to the text?

    <p>To inspire relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Humanities' derive from?

    <p>Latin CultusColere, meaning to cultivate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of the MEDIEVAL period in relation to Humanities?

    <p>Cultivation of man's spirituality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Aryan root 'AR' in relation to Art Derivation?

    <p>'Join' or 'put together'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the Arts mentioned in the text?

    <p>Examination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes between actions to be done and actions to be made according to the text?

    <p>Actions to be done relate to spirituality, while actions to be made relate to practical needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the purpose of the Arts, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Inspirational and Relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of practical arts?

    <p>Producing artifacts to cope with human needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arts express beauty in different ways and different media?

    <p>Fine arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing factor of pure arts?

    <p>Utilizes only one medium of expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which arts involve a combination of two or more media?

    <p>Mixed arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes liberal arts from practical and fine arts?

    <p>Intellectual efforts considered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of arts are characterized by their actual and potential expressiveness?

    <p>Major arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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