Overview of Humanities and Art Concepts

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What is the Latin word that humanities come from?

humanus

What are some of the purposes of the arts? (Select all that apply)

  • Create beauty (correct)
  • Provide decoration (correct)
  • Reveal truth (correct)
  • Immortalize (correct)
  • None of the above

Humanities have only started recently.

False (B)

What does the Aryan root word 'AR' mean?

<p>to put together</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a division of the arts?

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

What is an example of a visual art?

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

The term humanities emphasizes the dignity and worthiness of man and recognizes creative ______.

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

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Humanities Overview

  • "Humanities" originates from the Latin word humanus, meaning "refined, cultured, and human."
  • Focuses on cultural aspects of humanity including feelings, thoughts, and experiences.
  • Encourages understanding of fundamental questions about existence and self.
  • Aims to develop students' subjective energies including feelings, attitudes, and aspirations.

Importance of Humanities

  • Provides individuals with a self-image and understanding of their nature.
  • Essential for developing well-rounded, socially aware individuals.
  • Offers insight into personal passions and desires.
  • Helps regulate behavior and moral understanding.

Art Etymology

  • The term "art" comes from the Aryan root AR, meaning "to put together," and from the Latin ARS, meaning "skills/ability."
  • Encompasses various forms of artistic creativity, including visual arts, literature, music, and dance.
  • Expresses aesthetic concepts using skill and imagination.

Divisions of the Arts

  • Visual Arts: Includes paintings, sculptures, and architecture; primarily seen and occupies space.
  • Auditory Arts: Comprises music and poetry; expressed through time and sound.
  • Combined/Performing Arts: Merges visual and auditory components; includes drama, theatre, dance, cinema, and opera.

Purposes of the Arts

  • To create beauty and aesthetic pleasure.
  • To provide decoration and enhance environments.
  • To reveal truths about the human experience and existence.
  • To immortalize moments and significant experiences.
  • To express religious and spiritual values.
  • To record historical events and commemorate experiences.
  • To create order, harmony, and structure within artistic expressions.

Prehistoric Paintings

  • Originated in the Upper Paleolithic Age, showcasing early human creativity before written records.
  • Significant examples include the Galloping Wild Boar found in Altamira, Spain, indicating early man's expression and interests.

Visual Arts Specifics

  • Most accessible art form to the general population, encompassing a broad range of media.
  • Varieties include paintings, drawings, sculptures, and digital images.
  • Engages with societal themes and personal experiences through expressive visuals.

Film as an Art Expression

  • A hybrid form of visual and auditory arts that tells stories and captures cultural experiences.
  • Reflects the diverse methods through which humanity expresses itself.

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