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?

Literature, language, philosophy, geography, history, religion, music, and art Signup and view all the answers

What were the methods primarily used in the humanities subjects?

Critical, speculative, and historical elements Signup and view all the answers

How did the term 'humanities' originate?

"studia humanitatis" - study of humanitas which refers to culture, refinement, education Signup and view all the answers

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

F. Zulueta Signup and view all the answers

According to John Dewey, what is art?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does Lisa Morder define as art?

Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination Signup and view all the answers

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

Plato 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?

Panizo and Rustia Signup and view all the answers

According to Frank Lloyd Wright, what is art?

Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination 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?

'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 Signup and view all the answers

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

'Art is that which brings life in harmony with the world.' - Plato Signup and view all the answers

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

'Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination.' - Lisa Morder Signup and view all the answers

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

'Art is never finished, only abandoned.' - Leonardo da Vinci Signup and view all the answers

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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Explore the origin and evolution of the term 'humanities' from its Renaissance Latin roots to its present-day definition. Dive into the early 15th-century secular study, which primarily encompassed grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, moral philosophy, Latin and Greek classics.