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An Overview: Humanities and Art Flashcards

1
Q

The name “Humanities” derives from the Latin
word __________ , which meaning “__________.”

A

Humanuss; educated

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Architecture, dance, literature, music, painting,
theater, and sculpturea are examples of __________

A

learning arts

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They are areas of knowledge that emphasize on
human ideas and connections

A

HUMANITIES

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4
Q

As a branch of learning, __________ is regarded the
material object, while __________ and appreciation
are considered the formal object (Menoy, 2009&
Marcos et al., 2010)

A

Artwork; creativity

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5
Q

__________ are represented by things like
smiling, sobbing, squeezing our fists, curling
our toes, extending our fingers, and crossing
our arms (Menoy, 2009).

A

HUMANITIES

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6
Q

__________ is a multifaceted and dynamic form
of creative expression that
encompasses a wide range of mediums
and styles, aiming to communicate
ideas, emotions, or experiences.

A

Art

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Q

__________ is not confined by rigid boundaries
or a single definition; instead, it thrives
on diversity and innovation, reflecting
the evolving nature of human creativity
and cultural expression.

A

Art

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8
Q

Historically speaking, the human instinct to create art
is __________.

A

Universal

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Q

The term “__________” relates to the
time before written history. Specifically,
the writing developed in __________ before 3000 B.C.E., so this period includes visual culture
(paintings, sculpture, and architecture)
made before that date (Zucker, 2015).

A

Prehistoric; ancient mesopotomia

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10
Q

The oldest recognized decorative art
forms come from __________ date back to
100,000 BC.E.

A

Africa

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Prehistoric art has four main periods:

A

Stone Age
Neolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age.

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PREHISTORIC

Ancient people often represented their
worldviews and beliefs through _________

A

visual images

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Prehistoric art like __________ are the
favorite subjects of hunters, herdsmen,
and breeders

A

Animals

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PREHISTORIC

During these early times, different forms of art
were created and performed as a sign of …

A

communication or adoration to the deity

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15
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The oldest European cave art is the __________, in Spain. This cave was discovered in 1903 by __________, a Spanish
archaeologist.

A

El Castillo Cave (Cave of the Castle)

Hermilio Alcalde del Río

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16
Q

Ancient civilizations like Egypt,
Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome
produced iconic artworks,
including monumental
architecture, sculptures, pottery,
and frescoes.

A

Ancient Art (c. 3,000 BCE - c. 476
CE

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17
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Greek art, in particular, introduced concepts of __________

A

idealized beauty and proportion

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18
Q

Dominated by Christian
religious themes, medieval
art includes illuminated
manuscripts, Byzantine
mosaics, and Gothic
cathedrals.

A

Medieval Art (c. 476 CE - c. 1400 CE):

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__________ marked a rebirth of interest in
classical Greek and Roman art
and culture.

• Artists like Leonardo da Vinci,
Michelangelo, and Raphael
produced masterpieces that
emphasized realism,
perspective, and individualism.

A

Renaissance (14th - 17th centuries)

The Renaissance in Italy

20
Q

__________ was characterized
by drama, grandeur, and
elaborate ornamentation, often
associated with the CounterReformation
and the Catholic
Church.
• Prominent artists include
Caravaggio and Gian Lorenzo
Bernini.

A

Baroque (17th - 18th centuries):

Baroque Art

21
Q

__________ is a style of art and
design that originated in early
18th-century Paris and spread
throughout Europe.
• It is characterized by luxurious,
extravagant, and light-hearted
features, such as whites and
pastels, gilding, curvaceous
lines, and scenes of youth,
love, and nature

A

Rococo ( 18th centuries)

Rococo

22
Q

__________ art harkened back
to classical ideals, emphasizing
order and reason.
• Romanticism embraced
emotion, nature, and
individualism, with artists like
William Turner and Caspar
David Friedrich.

A

Neoclassicism and Romanticism (late 18th - 19th centuries)

Neoclassical art

23
Q

__________ focuses on
capturing the momentary effects
of natural light, while postimpressionism
focuses on art’s
emotional and symbolic aspects.
• Impressionist paintings are
characterized by loose
brushstrokes and a focus on
capturing the fleeting momen

A

Impressionism and PostImpressionism (late 19th century )

Impressionism

24
Q

__________ use forms that are based on
geometric shapes and patterns,
as well as colors that are
sometimes more vivid and
unnatural

A

Impressionism and PostImpressionism (late 19th century)

Post-impressionist

25
Q

A diverse and ever-evolving
period marked by movements
such as Cubism, Surrealism,
Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art,
and Conceptual Art.
• Artists like Pablo Picasso,
Salvador Dalí, Jackson Pollock,
Andy Warhol, and contemporary
artists continue to redefine
artistic boundaries.

A

Modern and Contemporary Art (20th
century - present)

26
Q

Art has become increasingly
global, reflecting diverse cultural
perspectives and addressing
social, political, and technological
issues.
• Contemporary art encompasses
a wide range of mediums, from
traditional painting to multimedia
installations, digital art, and
performance art.

A

Global and Contemporary Art (late
20th century - present):

27
Q

___________ and __________ are inseparable facets of human expression and understanding, collectively weaving the tapestry of culture and creativity. The humanities encompass the scholarly exploration of
human thought, culture, and society through disciplines such as philosophy, history, literature, and linguistics.

A

Humanities and Arts

28
Q

3 Assumptions of Art

A

Art is universal
Art is not nautre
Art involves experience

29
Q

Art has always been timeless and universal, spanning
generations and continents through and through. Age is not a factor in determining art . An “art” is not good
because it is old, but old because it is good.

A

Art is universal

30
Q

Art is a man’s expression of his reception of nature. Art is man’s way of interpreting naure. Art is made by man,
whereas nature is given around us.

A

Art is not nautre

31
Q

By experience, we mean the “actual doing of something”. Art depends on experience, and if one is to know art, he must know it not as fact or information but as experience.
Unlike fields of knowledge that involved data, art is known by experience.

A

Art involves experience

32
Q

2 classification of Art

A

VISUAL ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS

33
Q

These arts are those forms that
create works which are primarily
visual (forms perceived by the
eyes). The man can take the
beauty of nature through a piece
of paper so that other people
may take time appreciating the
captured image.

A

VISUAL ARTS

34
Q

These arts are those forms in which
the artists used his/her own body,
face, and presence as a medium.

A

PERFORMING ARTS

35
Q

THIS INCLUDES
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Architecture
• Drawing
• Photography

A

VISUAL ARTS

36
Q

THIS INCLUDE
• Theatre (drama)
• Music
• Dance
• Film
• Opera
• Stagecraft

A

PERFORMING ARTS

37
Q

7 MAJOR ART FORMS

A

PAINTING
SCULPTURE
LITERATURE
ARCHITECHTURE
THEATRE
FILM
MUSIC

38
Q

This is one of the most
important art forms, the artist works on
a two-dimensional surface. This
surface is mostly a stretched
linen, cotton canvas, or wooden
panel. Some artists also paint on
other surfaces, such as metal or

A

PAINTING

39
Q

The second central pillar of visual
arts is _________. visual art is no longer limited to the
dimensional surface of a painting,
drawing, or photograph, as it consists
of all three-dimensional artworks. Is
most often produced using materials
such as marble, wood, copper, or
bronze.

A

SCULPTURE

40
Q

art form consists of the art of words or written
work. Think of poetry, prose, drama fiction, or non-fiction. The most common non-fiction genres
are essays, letters, diaries, and
biographies.
• has been considered a
form of art for centuries

A

LITERATURE

41
Q

__________ is not only a practice of
constructing buildings or other
structures. It also has a powerful
cultural, aesthetic, and even
ideological purpose.
• is a form of communication. It can tell a story,
intimidate its visitors, convince

A

ARCHITECHTURE

42
Q

fifth form of art consists of
theatre or the performing arts in
general, with the exception of
music. Think of dance or drama that
must be performed in front of an
audience.
• are intensely expressive, marked by
emotions and feelings, on stage and
in the theatre hall.

A

THEATRE

43
Q

was invented by the turn of the 19th
century to the 20th century. With the
invention and experimentation of motion
pictures, an entirely new art form was
introduced.
• At first, people were intensely occupied
with the so-called cinema of attractions,
in which the central idea was
simply the wonder of moving pictures.

A

FILM

44
Q

Art is not an object, nor can it be visually
experienced with _________. The art itself is
the arrangement of sound in time. As with
theatre, __________ needs a performance. As a
result, it is only temporary and volatile.
It is one of the most expressive forms
of art and has a very direct imp

A

MUSIC

45
Q

The Value of Arts in the Educational
System

A

There are several reasons for the arts to be included in an educational system. It is evident that involvement in the arts has been shown to help students in their academic, personal, and social development

  1. Arts are worth studying because it served to connect our imaginations with the most profound questions of human existence.
  2. Arts are always used because it helps to present issues and ideas to teach, persuade, and entertain people.
  3. Arts are integral to every person’s daily life because it helps shape
    our spiritual, political, economic, cultural, and social environments.
  4. Arts are refreshing because it offers unique sources of enjoyment, and it investigates relationships between thought and actions.
  5. Arts develop students’ attitudes because it teaches self-discipline, reinforces self-esteem, fosters the thinking skills and creativity and values the importance of teamwork and cooperation

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