ART APP: UNIT 1 Lesson 1 & 2 Flashcards
“Man is the measure of all things.”
Protagoras
These are academic disciplines that study aspects of human society and culture.
Humanities
The study of ancient and modern languages, literature, philosophy, history, archeology,
anthropology, human geography, law, politics, religion and art
Humanities
They are the scholars in the humanities.
Humanists
They describe the philosophical position of humanism
Humanists
They are the scholars that reject the philosophical position of humanism.
Anti-Humanists
The study of humanities may also be attributed to the symmetry and balance discussed by what art piece?
The Vitruvian Man by Leonardo Da Vinci
Demonstrates blend of mathematics and art during the Renaissance, and Leonardo’s deep
understanding of proportions
The Vitruvian Man
It represents a cornerstone of Leonardo’s attempts to relate man to nature
The Vitruvian Man
“Leonardo envisaged the great picture chart of the human body he had produced through his
anatomical drawings and Vitruvian Man as a cosmografia del minor mondo. What is the meaning of cosmografia del minor mondo?
Cosmography of the Microcosm
Humanities came from the Latin “humanus” which means, what?
Human; being cultured and refined
It studies how individuals’ manner of expression varies as they record.
Humanities
What are the following identified fundamental principles of Humanities which are used as guides for a
better understanding of life and man’s existence?
- Human nature is inherently good.
- Individuals are free and are capable of making choices.
- Human potential for growth and development is virtually unlimited.
- Self-concept plays an important role in growth and development.
- Individuals have an urge for self-actualization.
- Reality is defined by each person.
- Individuals have a responsibility to both themselves and to others.
It 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.
Art
What are the three classical branches of art?
Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture
These are included in the broader definition of arts?
Music, Dance, Theater, Literature, Film and Interactive Media
What is the Aryan root of art or arts and its meaning?
“Ar” that means to join or to put together
What is the Latin word of arts?
“Sars” and “artis” that means everything that is artificially made or composed
by man
It constitutes one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by
man.
Art
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.
Art by Adams (2002)
It is subjective as it employs the use of perception, insights, feelings and intuition.
Art
It provides enjoyment and stimulation specially when people understand them
Art
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
Art
It is man’s expression of himself as an individual and how he views his existence
Art