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Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between 'humanities' and 'arts' based on their etymological roots and scope?
Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between 'humanities' and 'arts' based on their etymological roots and scope?
- Both terms are interchangeable, referring to the creative and intellectual achievements of humanity without any discernible semantic differentiation in their Latin origins.
- 'Humanities,' derived from 'humanus,' strictly encompasses the study of human physiology, while 'arts,' from 'ars,' focuses exclusively on technical skills devoid of expressive content.
- 'Arts' is limited to tangible creations such as sculpture and architecture, while 'humanities' encompasses intangible aspects like morality, ethics, and philosophical thought.
- 'Humanities' broadly refers to the refined aspects of human culture and expression, whereas 'arts' specifically denotes the ability or skill utilized in communicating beauty and meaning through diverse mediums. (correct)
Assess which of the following pairings accurately correlates a specific art classification with its defining characteristic.
Assess which of the following pairings accurately correlates a specific art classification with its defining characteristic.
- Performing Arts: Includes static, two-dimensional forms that rely on visual perception, such as painting, drawing, and photography.
- Literary Arts: Focuses on creative writing, encompassing prose and poetry (correct)
- Gustatory Art: Centers on the aesthetic principles applied to architectural design and large-scale sculptural installations.
- Plastic Arts: Encompasses forms perceived primarily through auditory experience, such as musical compositions and spoken word performances.
What critical distinction differentiates 'Creative Non-Fiction' from 'Non-Fiction', considering their respective approaches to factual content and stylistic execution?
What critical distinction differentiates 'Creative Non-Fiction' from 'Non-Fiction', considering their respective approaches to factual content and stylistic execution?
- Non-Fiction is characterized by the use of literary techniques and stylistic devices, whereas Creative Non-Fiction presents information in a purely objective and detached manner.
- Creative Non-Fiction strictly adheres to verifiable facts, while Non-Fiction incorporates imaginative elements such as fictional characters and invented dialogues.
- Creative Non-Fiction blends factual accuracy with literary style and personal voice, while Non-Fiction primarily focuses on objective reporting and verifiable information. (correct)
- Creative Non-Fiction exclusively relies on subjective interpretations and personal anecdotes, while Non-Fiction prioritizes empirical evidence and rigorous documentation.
Evaluate the influence of historical context on Philippine literature by accurately matching a colonial period with its dominant literary characteristics.
Evaluate the influence of historical context on Philippine literature by accurately matching a colonial period with its dominant literary characteristics.
Considering the evolution of literary forms, determine which accurately describes the defining feature of 'Hyper Poetry'.
Considering the evolution of literary forms, determine which accurately describes the defining feature of 'Hyper Poetry'.
Given the characteristics of Greek tragedy, which element is most essential to achieve catharsis?
Given the characteristics of Greek tragedy, which element is most essential to achieve catharsis?
In the context of Ancient Greek literature, correlate the author with their seminal contribution to historical or philosophical discourse.
In the context of Ancient Greek literature, correlate the author with their seminal contribution to historical or philosophical discourse.
Analyze which of the following artistic mediums relies predominantly on the technical aspects of theatrical production to convey its narrative and artistic vision.
Analyze which of the following artistic mediums relies predominantly on the technical aspects of theatrical production to convey its narrative and artistic vision.
Within the framework of Greek mythology, determine the precise domain of responsibility and influence attributed to Poseidon in the Olympian pantheon.
Within the framework of Greek mythology, determine the precise domain of responsibility and influence attributed to Poseidon in the Olympian pantheon.
Considering the diverse genres of fiction, what distinguishes 'Speculative Fiction' from other forms of storytelling?
Considering the diverse genres of fiction, what distinguishes 'Speculative Fiction' from other forms of storytelling?
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Arts
Arts
Expression that communicates beauty and meaning through various mediums.
Graphic Arts
Graphic Arts
Two-dimensional art forms like painting, drawing, and photography.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts
Art forms using the artist's body.
Stagecraft
Stagecraft
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Literature
Literature
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Speculative Fiction
Speculative Fiction
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Catharsis
Catharsis
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Fate
Fate
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Achilles' Heel
Achilles' Heel
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Zeus
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Study Notes
- Humanities comes from the Latin "humanus," signifying human, cultured, and refined qualities.
- Arts is derived from the Latin "ars," denoting ability or skill, art is a form of expression.
- Art communicates beauty and meaning through diverse mediums.
Classifications of Art
- Visual arts are perceived through sight.
- Graphic arts are two-dimensional, including painting, drawing, and photography.
- Plastic arts are three-dimensional, like architecture and sculpture.
- Performing arts utilize the artist's body as a medium.
- Theater (Drama) involves presenting events to a live audience.
- Music conveys mood and emotion.
- Dance is expressed through body movement.
- Film explores the human condition.
- Installation art requires spectator participation.
- Opera tells stories through music.
- Stagecraft encompasses the technical aspects of theatrical production.
- Literary arts are centered on creative writing, such as prose and poetry.
- Popular arts are lively and engaging, including film and media.
- Gustatory art involves skill in food preparation.
- Decorative arts focus on beautifying spaces and objects.
Literature
- Literature comes from the Latin "littera" (letter); it encompasses imaginative and creative written works like poetry and prose.
- Pre-Colonial literature primarily consisted of oral traditions, including songs, proverbs, and epics, reflecting simple life themes.
- Colonial (Spanish) literature emphasized morality and religion, and saw the rise of nationalist sentiments.
- Colonial (American) literature flourished due to education, influenced by English and American styles, leading to the popularity of short stories.
- Colonial (Japanese) period involved the suppression of freedom of expression, vernacular literature still thrived.
- Post-Colonial literature continued themes of oppression, religion, and freedom, impacted by Martial Law.
Literary Forms
- Poetry is written in lines and characterized by rhythm, sound, imagery, and form, which expresses feelings, thoughts, and ideas.
- Narrative tells a story through characters, setting, and conflict.
- Dramatic is emotionally appealing drama in verse, intended for performance.
- Lyric focuses on expressing feelings.
- Prose features a natural flow of speech and grammatical structures. -Fiction is a product of imagination including short stories, novels, novellas, and genres like crime, fantasy, romance, science fiction, western, inspirational, historical fiction, and horror.
- Non-fiction is based on real events, including essays, journals, diaries, articles, and editorials.
- Creative Non-Fiction blends flavors, ideas, and techniques found in essays, journals, and memoirs.
- Hyper Poetry uses the computer screen as a medium, incorporating sound and movement.
- Mobile Phone Text Tula consists of literary works composed via text messaging.
- Chick Lit features heroine-centered narratives, often focusing on modern womanhood.
- Speculative Fiction involves stories removed from reality, like fantasy, science fiction, and magic realism.
- Flash Fiction is short stories that consist of less than 1500 words.
- Blogs are online journals or informational websites.
- Graphic Novels are books made up of comics content.
- Manga represents comics and graphic novels originating from Japan.
- Spoken Poetry is an oral art form, emphasizing wordplay, intonation, and voice inflection.
- Events, movements, and the literature of the past, alongside technological developments, have had an influence.
Popular Philippine Literature:
- Rizal's "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" are examples of popular Philippine literature.
- Balagtas' "Florante at Laura" is a significant work.
- Abeto's Hiligaynon Literature/Dan Dan Soy is also recognized.
- Bob Ong's "ABNKKBSNPLAKO?" is a well-known title.
- Bautista's works like Dekada '70, Anak, Anak Paano ka Ginawa?, and 'GAPO' are popular.
Popular World Literature:
- C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia is widely read.
- J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings remains popular.
- J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series has a global following.
- Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief is a contemporary favorite.
- George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones has gained significant attention.
- Dan Brown's works, including Angels and Demons and The Da Vinci Code, are popular.
Ancient Greek Literature
- Ancient Greek literature spans from the earliest texts to the rise of the Byzantine Empire, including epic poetry, lyric poetry, drama (tragedy, comedy, satyr), historical accounts, and philosophical works.
- Homer is the author of the epic poems Iliad (Trojan War) and Odyssey (Odysseus' journey home), foundational works of Western literature.
- Hesiod is the author of Works and Days (rural life and morality) and Theogony (creation and gods).
- Lyric Poets such as Sappho, Alcaeus, and Pindarus are renowned for their personal and emotional poetry.
- Herodotus, known as the "Father of History," wrote The Histories.
- Thucydides authored History of the Peloponnesian War.
- Xenophon wrote Anabasis and Hellenica.
- Deus ex machina refers to a contrived plot device where a seemingly unsolvable problem is suddenly resolved through an unlikely intervention.
- Catharsis is the purging of emotions (pity and fear) through art, particularly in tragedy.
- Fate is destiny, often depicted as inescapable in Greek mythology.
- Achilles' Heel signifies a fatal weakness.
- Zeus is the king of the gods, god of the sky and thunder.
- Poseidon is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
- Hermes is the messenger of the gods, god of travelers and merchants.
- Hera is the queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and women.
- Hades is the god of the underworld.
- Dionysus is the god of wine, fertility, and ritual.
- Demeter is the goddess of agriculture and harvest.
- Apollo is the god of light, music, poetry, healing, and prophecy.
- Ares is the god of war.
- Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and wild animals.
- Athena is the goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts.
- Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty.
- Hephaestus is the god of fire, metalworking, and crafts.
- Eros is the god of love and desire.
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Explore the world of humanities originating from the word "humanus", and arts from "ars", covering visual, graphic, performing, and literary forms. Art communicates beauty through various mediums.
