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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What does the term 'Humanities' derive from?

<p>Latin CultusColere, meaning to cultivate (D)</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 (C)</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' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Examination (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary focus of practical arts?

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

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

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

What is the distinguishing factor of pure arts?

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

Which arts involve a combination of two or more media?

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

What distinguishes liberal arts from practical and fine arts?

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

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

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