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Introduction of Humanities Lesson 1  OUTLINE Etymology Definition Why do we need to study History Other related fields in humanities Art ETYMOLOGY It came from the Latin word “humanus” which means refined c...

Introduction of Humanities Lesson 1  OUTLINE Etymology Definition Why do we need to study History Other related fields in humanities Art ETYMOLOGY It came from the Latin word “humanus” which means refined culture and human. Refined - Norms, being civilize, and socialize Cultured - Adaptation to environment (social interaction Human - Having the nature of people, being a person DEFINITION The expression of ourselves without using of words (painting, sculptures, dancing, mosaic, cross stich, collage, paper and collage folding)  The study of man’s expression feelings, thought, intuition, values, and ideas  The study of man’s experience, goals, and aspirations  It is used to dramatize individual expressions  Why do we need to study HUMANITIES? The humanities serve to provide the students with certain skills and values through the arts. Students learn to appreciate the importance of value that no other subject can describe those values which are directly an exact. AIM OF HUMANITIES  During Medieval Age the humanities dealt with the metaphysics of the religious philosopher  During Renaissance Period to make man richer because during that time only the rich people can make art like paintings, sculpture and etc.  During 19th and 20th century is to appreciate and understand the importance of human being, his ideas and aspirations Other Related Fields in Humanities  Anthropology  History  Literature  Philosophy  Religion  Sociology  Visual and Performing Arts ART  ETYMOLOGY It came from the Latin word “ars/artis” which means to do or man made DEFINITION  It is a medium of expression because through arts we express our ideas, emotions, feelings, without using words.  Creative activity which involves skills or expertness in handling materials and organizing them into a new WORK OF ART A thing of beauty having aesthetic value. Obra maestra, provides aesthetic to the viewers. It must have an artistic merit and literary merit It is a symbolic state of meaning rather having a practical function. EXAMPLE Spolarium Last Supper IMPORTANCE OF ART  Driven our existence  Satisfied the needs for personal expression  Develop our skills to express ourselves  Challenge us to see things differently  It unleash our hidden desires and passion  It can change our ways in life  To see the truth that we might understand before  It gives pleasure, satisfaction and gratification Functions of Art To express beauty It gives man moment of relaxation and spiritual happiness It serves as a channel of man’s passion Arts reformed man Overcomes the feelings of restlessness and loneliness