Questions and Answers
What does 'humanities' encompass?
Ethics, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Literature, Sociology, History, Art, Music
The term 'humanities' comes from the Latin word 'humanus', meaning human, cultured, and refined.
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Which of the following is not a field of study in the humanities?
What does 'art' derive from in Latin?
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According to Aristotle, how does art compare to experience?
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According to Barrios (2012), creation in art is the act of combining or re-ordering already existing materials so that _______ objects will be formed.
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Which statement is true about art?
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What is one assumption of art regarding nature?
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Art transcends cultures, races, and civilizations.
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How is art defined according to Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- Emphasis on understanding humanities and its branches, particularly in art.
- Recognition of GAMABA (Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan) and National Artists as key figures in Philippine art.
- Exploration of meanings behind various art subjects and their historical context.
- In-depth appreciation of visual arts, music, literature, and performance arts.
Understanding Humanities
- Derived from the Latin "humanus," meaning human, cultured, and refined.
- Encompasses ethics, philosophy, religion, language, literature, sociology, history, art, and music.
- Focuses on human culture and intellectual achievements, interpreting life through human experience.
- Engages with disciplines that aim for wisdom through various forms of art.
Development of Humanities
- In the Medieval Age, humanities explored ideologies and metaphysics related to religion and philosophy.
- The Renaissance expanded humanities in universities to include grammar, rhetoric, history, literature, music, philosophy, and theology.
Humanities vs. Social Science
- Humanities: Subjective approach exploring human culture, values, and experiences through literature, philosophy, history, and art.
- Social Science: Objective approach focusing on the natural world, utilizing empirical evidence in fields like physics and biology.
Understanding Arts
- The term "art" originates from the Latin "ars" meaning ability or skill, and Italian "artis" defined as human skill.
- Art defined as the conscious use of skill and creative imagination to produce aesthetic objects.
Perspectives on Art
- Aristotle: Art is a higher knowledge than experience.
- Jean Anouilh: The purpose of art is to shape life.
- Jean Couteau: Art reflects science embodied in physical form.
- James Adams: Art is inherently social.
- Oscar Wilde: Art represents a profound form of individualism.
Assumptions of Art
- Ubiquity: Art exists everywhere and reflects personal expression.
- Distinction from Nature: Art is man-made, highlighting permanence against nature's transient state.
- Imitation and Creation: Art involves reordering existing materials, reflecting thoughts and emotions.
- Enhancement of Nature: Artists selectively enhance liked aspects of nature while discarding the undesirable.
- Universality: Art transcends cultural boundaries and is inherent to human existence.
- Timelessness: Art surpasses historical moments, continually evolving through creativity and reinterpretation.
Art as Expression and Communication
- Arises from humanity's need for self-expression beyond mere emotion.
- Conveys artist's personal and social values combined with psychological insights into human realities.
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Description
This quiz explores the essential aspects of humanities, highlighting its branches with a focus on art. Participants will engage with the cultural and historical significance of GAMABA and National Artists while gaining insights into various forms of visual arts, music, literature, and performance. Test your knowledge on how these elements contribute to understanding the human experience.
