1ST QUIZ A.A Flashcards
What is humanities?
Humanities come from the Latin word “Humanus,” which means human, cultured, or refined.
It is the study of how people express themselves through art, history, and philosophy. Humanities cover a wide range of fields, including fine arts (painting, sculpture, architecture), performing arts (music, dance, drama, opera), literary arts (prose, poetry), and even photography.
What is the function of art?
Art has many uses, such as personal, social, economic, political, historical, cultural, religious, physical, and aesthetic.
What is art in Personal or Individual Function?
Artists create art for their own personal reasons. Some express love through poetry, while others find inspiration in paintings or experiences.
What is art in Social Function?
People are social beings, and they connect with others through activities like singing and dancing in religious and cultural events.
What is art in Economic Function?
Art can be a source of wealth. Many artists, writers, and musicians earn millions from their work. Famous books, music, paintings, and even TV productions show that art contributes greatly to the economy.
What is art in Political Function?
Art is used to influence people and spread political messages. It can be seen in campaign posters, propaganda, murals, and songs that promote ideas, leaders, or movements.
What is art in Historical Function?
Art helps record important people and events. Paintings, sculptures, buildings, and plays preserve history and keep memories alive.
What is art in Cultural Function?
Art reflects a country’s culture. Buildings, clothes, music, dance, literature, and drama show both its traditions and identity.
What is art in Religious Function?
Art has deep roots in religion, as early people used songs, dances, paintings, and sculptures to honor their gods.
What is art in Physical Function
Art helps in building structures for protection, while paintings and sculptures also serve as decoration and support.
What is art in Aesthetic Function
Art makes things beautiful. Paintings, sculptures, buildings, costumes add beauty and appeal like paintings in homes, sculptures in parks, and colorful costumes in plays.
Hereunder are some of the definitions of arts given by various authors
-Art is derived from the Latin word “ars,” meaning ability or skill.
-Art is a product of man’s need to express himself.
-Art is concerned itself with the communication of certain ideas and feelings harmony
-Art is that which brings to life
-Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind. .
-Art is a skillful arrangement or composition.
Four common essentials of art:
- Art must be man-made;
- Art must be creative, not imitative;
- Art must benefit and satisfy man-man make use of art in practical life through artistic principles, taste, and skill; and,
- Art is expressed through a certain medium or material by which the artist communicates to his fellowmen.
