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Chapter 1 The Origin and Meaning of Humanities

The document discusses the origin and meaning of the term 'humanities,' which emerged during the Renaissance as a study of culture and refinement, encompassing disciplines like grammar, rhetoric, and moral philosophy. It emphasizes the subjective nature of art, providing various definitions from different authors, and highlights the importance of art in enhancing creativity, self-expression, and cultural appreciation. Additionally, it outlines the significance of art appreciation and its impact on students' development and understanding of artistic forms.

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Chapter 1 The Origin and Meaning of Humanities

The document discusses the origin and meaning of the term 'humanities,' which emerged during the Renaissance as a study of culture and refinement, encompassing disciplines like grammar, rhetoric, and moral philosophy. It emphasizes the subjective nature of art, providing various definitions from different authors, and highlights the importance of art in enhancing creativity, self-expression, and cultural appreciation. Additionally, it outlines the significance of art appreciation and its impact on students' development and understanding of artistic forms.

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The Origin and

Meaning of Humanities

MIKE JULY B JABAGAT


Holy Name University
• The term “humanities” originated from
the Renaissance Latin expression studia
humanities or study of humanities
which refers to “culture, refinement,
education”. During the Renaissance
period of the early 5th century, the
studia humanitatis became a secular
study in the universities at the time.
The humanities course primarily
consisted of grammar, rhetoric, poetry,
history, and moral philosophy.
•Humanities are academic disciplines
that deal on the various aspects of
society and the noble in man. Thus,
humanities make man more humane,
cultured, dignified, and refined human
being. In short, humanities bring out
the best and worthiness of man as a
person.
Meaning and Importance of Art
Art is a subject under humanities.
There is no one universal definition of art
since art is subjective. It is subjective in the
sense that people differ in their perception
of an object or thing. Some people may
consider an object as something beautiful
and meaningful while others may consider
it as ugly or meaningless. In other words,
different authors and writers define art in
various ways as they perceive it.
Some definitions of art
given by various
authors and writers:
• Art is derived from the Latin word
“ars”, meaning ability or skill.

J.V. Estolas
•Art is taken from the Italian word
“artis”, which means
craftsmanship, skill, mastery of
form, inventiveness, and the
associations that exists between
form and ideas, between material
and technique.

 A. Tan
• Art is a product of man’s need to express
himself.

-F. Zulueta
•Art is concerned itself with the
communication of certain ideas
and feelings by means of
sensuous medium, color, sound,
bronze, marble, words and film.

 C. Sanchez
• Art is that which brings life in
harmony with the world.

 Plato
• Art is an attitude of spirit, a
state of mind- one which
demands for its own satisfaction
and fulfilling, a shaping matter
to new and more significant
form.

• John Dewey
• An art is the skilled arrangement
or composition of some common
but significant qualities of
nature such as colors, sounds,
lines, movements words, stones,
wood, etc., to express human
feelings, emotions, or thoughts
in a perfect, meaningful, and
enjoyable way.

 Panizo and Rustia


• Art is not what you see but what
you make others see.

Georgia O’Keeffe
• Art is a life that helps us to
realize the truth.

Pablo Picasso
• Art is the desire of a man to
express himself, to record the
action of his personality in the
world he lives in.

Amy Lowell
• Art is never finished, only
abandoned.

Leonardo da Vinci
• Art is not a handicraft, it is the
transmission of feeling, the
artist has experienced.

Leo Nikolaevich Tolstoy


• Art is the realization in external
form of a true idea and traced
back to that natural love of
imitation which characterizes
human.

Aristotle
• Art is the conscious creation of
something beautiful or
meaningful using skill and
imagination.

Lisa Morder
• Art is the discovery and
development of elementary
principles of nature into
beautiful forms suitable for
human use.

Frank Lloyd Wright


• Art is not what you see but what
you make others see.

Edgar Degas
Glimpse of the above definitions
bring four common essentials of
art.
• Art is man-made, not God-made
• Art is creative, not imitative
• Art benefits and satisfies man- when
he uses art in practical life through
artistic principles, taste, and skill
• Art is expressed through a certain
medium or material by which the
artist communicates himself to his
fellows.
• Art has a particular importance in our
lives. All the arts that we see and
hear have purpose as well as
expressions; they occupy some place
in our judgment and makes a huge
impact in our lives.
Reasons why art is
important:
• Art highlights and heightens the
importance of certain events in order
to keep them memorable and
pleasurable.
• Art enables us to get a glimpse of the
thoughts, feelings and beliefs of the
people in their time and the faces in
their environment that influence.
• Art enables us to value and
appreciate beautiful things as a
• Art may influence us to change our
ways and behavior as a result of the
aesthetic experience we derived
from the arts.
• Arts are valuable sources of
inspirations and aesthetic delightful
experience through the artist works
of art.
Swara Swami’s reasons why art is
important:
• Arts improve your creativity skills.
• Arts give you joy and satisfaction.
• Arts relieve stress.
• Arts give you the opportunity to showcase
your talent.
• Arts give you confidence in performance.
• Arts help you do well academically.
• Arts help you learn visually.
• Arts help you express your emotions.
• Art is different language because it can
express things without words.
The Importance of Art to Students

1. Through participation in arts- music, dance,


drama, media arts, and the visual arts-

Students can develop their creativity


Students learn about their identity
Students develop self- awareness
Students develop self-confidence
Students develop sense of well-
being
2. Through intense involvement in
artistic
activities.

• Students experience a sense of wonder and


joy when learning through the arts
• Students can be motivated to participate
more fully in cultural life
• Students are able to gain educational
opportunities which they can use later in
their career life.
Meaning and Importance of Art
Apppreciation

1. Art appreciation is the ability to interpret


and
understand man-made arts and enjoy
them
through actual work experience with art
tools
and materials

2. Art appreciation is the possession of the


works
Meaning and Importance of Art Appreciation

3. Art appreciation refers to the knowledge


and
understanding of the general and
everlasting
qualities that classify all great arts
4. Art appreciation is the introduction and
exploration of visual and performing art
forms
5. Art appreciation is the analysis of the form
of an
art work to general audience to enhance
Art appreciation can be subjective
because it depends on personal
preferences such as:

1. The aesthetic and form of art

2. Elements and principles of design

3. Social and cultural acceptance


Art History

It refers to the historical development


and stylistic context of the objects of
arts objects of arts that includes the
major and minor arts. The major arts
include painting, sculpture, and
architecture as well as the minor arts
like ceramics, furniture, and other
decorative arts.
What are the seven branches of
art?

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Literature
• Architecture
• Theater
• Film
• Music
Thank you!

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