Origin and Meaning of Humanities

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What were the primary subjects of the humanities course during the Renaissance period?

  • Music, art, religion, and technology
  • Grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, and moral philosophy (correct)
  • Literature, language, philosophy, geography, and history
  • Biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics

What are the academic disciplines that deal with various aspects of society and the noble in man?

  • Natural sciences
  • Physical sciences
  • Social sciences
  • Humanities (correct)

What is the meaning of art according to the text?

  • Art is exclusively about beauty and aesthetics
  • Art has a universal definition and is objective in nature
  • Art is subjective and differs in people's perception of an object or thing (correct)
  • Art is limited to specific forms such as paintings and sculptures

Which subjects are included in the humanities today?

<p>Literature, language, philosophy, geography, history, religion, music, and art (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the methods primarily used in the humanities subjects?

<p>Critical, speculative, and historical elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the term 'humanities' originate?

<p>&quot;studia humanitatis&quot; - study of humanitas which refers to culture, refinement, education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author defines art as a product of man's need to express himself?

<p>F. Zulueta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to John Dewey, what is art?

<p>Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-one which demands for its own satisfaction and fulfilling, a shaping matter to new and more significant form (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lisa Morder define as art?

<p>Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author believes that art brings life in harmony with the world?

<p>Plato (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defines art as an arrangement of common but significant qualities of nature to express human feelings in a perfect way?

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

According to Frank Lloyd Wright, what is art?

<p>Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Art is concerned itself with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of sensuous medium' - who said this?

<p>'Art is concerned itself with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of sensuous medium, color, sound, bronze, marble, words, and film' - C. Sanchez (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Art is that which brings life in harmony with the world.' - Who stated this definition?

<p>'Art is that which brings life in harmony with the world.' - Plato (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination.' - Who proposed this definition?

<p>'Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination.' - Lisa Morder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Art is never finished, only abandoned.' Who made this statement?

<p>'Art is never finished, only abandoned.' - Leonardo da Vinci (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Renaissance Humanities Course Subjects

  • Focus on classical texts from ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing literature, philosophy, and history.
  • Key subjects included grammar, rhetoric, poetry, moral philosophy, and history.
  • The study aimed to cultivate a well-rounded individual, emphasizing critical thinking and civic responsibility.

Academic Disciplines of Society and Humanity

  • Disciplines include sociology, anthropology, psychology, literature, and philosophy.
  • These fields explore various aspects of human society, culture, and individual experiences.

Modern Definition of Art

  • Art represents a diverse range of expressions reflecting human creativity and emotion.
  • It encompasses visual arts, music, literature, and performance, often invoking thought and feeling.

Contemporary Humanities Subjects

  • Today, humanities include areas such as cultural studies, languages, history, ethics, and arts.
  • These disciplines explore human experiences, values, and the dynamics of society.

Methods Used in Humanities

  • Primarily qualitative methods, including critical analysis, textual interpretation, and comparative studies.
  • Emphasis on discussion and argumentation to explore ideas and perspectives.

Origin of the Term 'Humanities'

  • The term derives from the Latin "humanitas," meaning "human nature" or "humaneness."
  • Initially referred to the study of human affairs and the cultivation of moral and intellectual virtues.

Definitions of Art by Various Authors

  • Leo Tolstoy: Defines art as a product of man's need to express himself.
  • John Dewey: Considers art as an experience that combines emotion and intellect, contributing to personal and societal development.
  • Lisa Morder: Art is seen as a conscious creation that conveys beauty or meaning through skill and imagination.
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson: States that art brings life in harmony with the world.
  • Richard L. Gregory: Defines art as an arrangement of common yet significant qualities of nature to express human feelings.
  • Frank Lloyd Wright: Describes art as a communication of certain ideas and feelings through a sensory medium.

Notable Quotations on Art

  • "Art is never finished, only abandoned." - Paul Valéry
  • "Art is that which brings life in harmony with the world." - Richard L. Gregory
  • "Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination." - Lisa Morder
  • "Art is concerned itself with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of sensuous medium." - Frank Lloyd Wright

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