Foundations of Humanities Flashcards
What year did the printing press come to England?
The printing press came to England in 1476
What was the first text to be printed on the printing press in England?
The first text be printed was “The Canterbury Tales”
Why is studying the humanities chronologically important?
Studying the humanities chronologically is important for understanding what technologies came into play at what time
An experience of beauty that inspires the feeling of pleasure is often referred to as
And aesthetic experience
Why is architecture considered an art
Because architecture is concerned with the aesthetic effect of structures in their environments
How can art function beyond it’s aesthetic value?
It can act as a political and social commentary, serves an artifact of a culture, and provide enjoyment
Which of the following disciplines falls within the realm of humanities?
Music, religion, literature, philosophy, dance, theater, visual arts, cinema, and architecture.
Traditional stories that serve to explain some natural phenomenon, the origin of humanity, or customs/religious rights
Myths
Metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, logic, and philosophy of the mind are all branches of what?
Branches of philosophy. 
What is the object of philosophy?
Philosophies object is the pursuit of wisdom about the nature of The main branches of philosophy.
Love an archetype of the hero are both examples of what?
Universal themes
Reoccurring and timeless themes the define what it means to be human
Universal Themes
When studying the humanities, a chronological timeline events allows us to do what?
See connections between cause and effect.
These are unifying ideas that are developed or repeated throughout a literary or artistic work.
Themes
What are the five main functions of art?
- aesthetic pleasure.
- political and social commentary
- assist in physical and emotional healing
- create historical artifacts from a specific time or place
- advertising products and services
What is the relationship between the humanities and technology?
Technology has led to an increase in globalization by making the world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via the Internet. Technology has also increased our ability to preserve, document, and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented
What theme is found in multiple historical periods?
Individualism
How do identify themes in a literary or artistic artwork?
Look for the unifying or main ideas
This is part of a public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment that dates back to the earliest human civilization
Religion
This stems from the early Greeks, with their development of tragedy and comedy
Theater
This is concerned with the interplay of form and function
Architecture
This can include any system of ethics, values, and beliefs.
Dance
Which discipline of humanities is primarily concerned with critical inquiry and reasoned argument?
Philosophy
The Bayeux Tapestry’s depiction of the Norman conquest of England fulfills which purpose of art?
Art as political propaganda
What are the humanities?
The study of how the human race understands and documents the human experience the creative contribution in art, music, literature, philosophy, religion, dance, etc.
Why is E. O. Wison’s theory of consilience important to the study of the humanities?
It reinforces interdisciplinary study and facilitates the exchange of information necessary to create a more holistic understanding of who we are
How was humanism reflected in the non-western world?
Ancient Chinese culture embrace principles in Confucianism and Buddhism that mirrored humanist principles
How do you studying the Humanities increase cross cultural communication?
It helps us to interact with and understand a variety of people from different times and different places through the creative contributions
How does studying the portrayal of love overtime enhance one’s understanding of humanity?
The study of love in all its forms illustrates a distinction in types of love that can capture the attention of artists.
What is the difference between a myth and a monomyth?
Myths can include a wide variety of narratives and archetypes. A monomyth focuses on the heroes journey
Enlightenment thinkers were willing to challenge what?
Authority in all aspects of life
Where does the word “humanities” come from?
“Humanities” comes from the latin word “humanitas”, which refers to humans and their culture.
The study of the various ways people, in all times past and present; and in all places around the world, live out the human experience
Humanities
The art and science of exploring the overlaps of what are often considered quite different subjects
Consilience
Why would someone study the humanities?
- It allows us to see how people across time responded to different challenges and events and how people interacted with one another
- It allows us to see the connections between past and present and imparts a sense of cultural continuity
- It can help us become better citizens and contributors to society
What are two common universal themes in humanities?
LOVE and HEROS
What are the other distinct forms of love define our humanity?
Love of God, love a family, romantic love, and friendship
What two types of love did the ancient Greeks develop the distinction between?
eors(erotic love) and agape(platonic love)
As Western traditions for marriage changed, when is romantic love celebrated?
When young adults were supposed to choose their own spouse and remain with them for life; romantic love was celebrated for its ability to endure and sustain
Why is the hero an archetype found in virtually every culture and society?
The hero is an archetype found in virtually every culture and society because the heart of the heroes journey is fundamentally the same everywhere.
How does the hero archetype satisfy a psychological need?
The hero archetype satisfies a psychological need to see the individual(to see oneself) as capable of stupendous feats(physical, mental, or moral) against seemingly insurmountable and antagonist forces
In what way is the archetype of the hero alive today?
By taking form as an accelerated political candidate, sports superstar, or glamorous pop culture celebrity
In what two ways does the hero embody contradictory elements?
- Someone who is larger than life and someone who is like each of us.
- We can admire the hero and enjoy hearing stories about him because he can do things we cannot
What is humanism the study of?
Humanism is the study of the collective intellectual contributions of all human cultures.
When did the study of humanism begin?
This consideration and examination began in the early renaissance with the study of Greek and Roman civilizations, which were extolled as the pinnacle of human achievement.
When did the study of humanities begin?
This consideration and examination began in the early renaissance with the study of Greek and Roman civilizations, which were extolled as the pinnacle of human achievement. An ethical system that centers on humans and their values and emphasizes reason and the scientific method
What is an Aesthetic Experience?
Aesthetic experience is an experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of pleasure.
Why do we value Aesthetic Experiences?
We value the experience, whether in nature or the arts, independently of other things. The stimulus for aesthetic experience may be visual, literary, or auditory
