Arts Part 1 PDF

 Humanities are academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture. Includes study of ancient and modern languages, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology, anthropology, human geography, law, politics, religion, and art.  The study of humanities...

 Humanities are academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture. Includes study of ancient and modern languages, literature, philosophy, history, archaeology, anthropology, human geography, law, politics, religion, and art.  The study of humanities may also be attributed to the symmetry and balance discussed by the art piece known as the Vitruvian Man of Leonardo da Vinci, divine connection between the human form and the universe the "perfect man," based on the ancient knowledge of ratios and proportions present in human anatomy Humanities came from Latin “humanus” = human, cultured and refined Humans have the characteristics of rationality, benevolence and care, he is cultured and refined as shown by good tastes and manner indicative of good and proper education. Humanities contain the records of man’s quest for answers to the fundamental questions he asks himself and about the world we live in. Humanities studies man and the manner in which he conducts himself from the time of his existence to the present (Martin & Jacobus, 2004) Humanities is composed of academic disciplines that make it distinctive in both content and method from the physical and biological sciences and from the social sciences The study of Humanities is devoted to understanding the different phenomena within the human cultural contexts Humanities studies how people process and document the human experience using philosophy, religion, literature, art and history as their way of understanding and recording the world. Humanities studies how individuals’ manner of expression varies as they record human experiences and how the way of documenting these forms a connection between and among humans of the past, present and future. 1.Human nature is inherently good. 2.Individuals are free and are capable of making choices. 3.Human potential for growth and development is virtually unlimited. 4.Self-concept plays an important role in growth and development. 5.Individuals have an urge for self-actualization. 6.Reality is defined by each person. 7.Individuals have a responsibility to both themselves and to others.  Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing artifacts (artworks), expressing the author's imaginative, conceptual ideas, or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. A visual object or experience consciously created through an expression of skill or imagination  Three classical branches of Art Painting Architecture Sculpture  Music, theater, film, dance and other performing arts as well as literature and other media such as interactive media, are included in a broader definition of the arts. The nature of art and related concepts, such as creativity and interpretation, are explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics.  Nature of Arts Aryan root “ar” which means to join or put together “sars” or “artis” which means everything that is artificially made or composed by man Art constitutes one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man It refers to the skillful arrangement or composition of some common but significant qualities of nature such as sounds, colors, lines, movements, words, stone and wood to express feelings, thoughts, imaginations and dreams in an amazing, meaningful and enjoyable way. (Adams, 2002) Art is subjective as it employs the use of perception, insights, feelings and intuition.  It is the heightened expression of human dignity and weaknesses felt and shared so powerfully in a world increasingly aware of its successes and failures. It is man’s expression of himself as an individual and how he views his existence. Art also provides enjoyment and stimulation specially when people understand them  Functions of Art Arts is a much-needed avenue for people to: 1. Express freely oneself; 2. Socially express his need for display, celebration and communication; and 3. Physically express the need for utility of functional objects.  The Forms of Art Differentiated Functional Art Forms Non-Functional Art Forms The need for life to be better. The need to express aesthetics Generally applied art - art and beauty. created for use, not Art that serves no utilitarian necessarily everyday use, but purpose designed to serve a purpose These pieces usually seek to engage with the viewer on an and with an aesthetic in mind intellectual, emotional or aesthetic level.