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Midterm_Humanities and Art Flashcards

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“Humanities” derives from the Latin word ?

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humanus

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humanus means?

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educated

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examples of learning arts

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Architecture, dance, literature, music, painting, theater, and sculpture

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areas of knowledge that emphasize on human ideas and connections

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HUMANITIES

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more interested in how a person displays their emotions. These emotions may be expressed through body language or facial expressions.

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HUMANITIES

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branch of learning, artwork is regarded the material object, while creativity and appreciation are considered the formal object

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HUMANITIES

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represented by things like smiling, sobbing, squeezing our fists, curling our toes, extending our fingers, and crossing our arms

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Humanities

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What is the scope of humanities

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  • both vast and profound, encompassing the exploration of human culture, thought, and expression throughout history and across diverse societies.
  • delves into disciplines such as philosophy, literature, history, art, music, languages, and more, offering a comprehensive understanding of the human experience
  • foster critical thinking, empathy, and cultural literacy, allowing individuals to engage with complex ethical, social, and philosophical questions
  • extends to examining the timeless works of literature, art, and philosophy that have shaped societies, as well as addressing contemporary issues and exploring the evolving nature of human identity in a globalized world.
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Art definition in humanities

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  • multifaceted and dynamic form of creative expression that encompasses a wide range of mediums and styles, aiming to communicate ideas, emotions, or experiences
  • 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
  • provides valuable insights into the past and existing cultures. It helps us to understand how others have lived and what they valued
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human instinct to create art is?

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universal

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Eras of Art

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  • PRE-HISTORIC
    -Ancient Art (c. 3,000 BCE - c. 476 CE)
    -Medieval Art (c. 476 CE - c. 1400 CE)
  • Renaissance (14th - 17th centuries)
  • Baroque (17th - 18th centuries)
  • Rococo ( 18th centuries)
  • Neoclassicism and Romanticism (late 18th - 19th centuries)
  • Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (late 19th century)
  • Modern and Contemporary Art (20th century - present)
  • Global and Contemporary Art (late 20th century - present)
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Identify which era of art
- animals are the favorite subjects of hunters, herdsmen, and breeders
- four main periods: Stone Age, Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age
- performed as a sign of communication or adoration to the deity.

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PRE-HISTORIC

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Identify which era of art
- Ancient civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome produced iconic artworks, including monumental architecture, sculptures, pottery, and frescoes

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

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Identify which era of art
- Dominated by Christian religious themes, includes illuminated manuscripts, Byzantine mosaics, and Gothic cathedrals.
- Iconography and symbolism played a crucial role.

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

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Identify which era of art
- 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

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Renaissance (14th - 17th centuries):

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Identify which era of art
- characterized by drama, grandeur, and elaborate ornamentation, often associated with the Counter-Reformation and the Catholic Church.
- Prominent artists include Caravaggio and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

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Baroque (17th - 18th centuries)

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

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Rococo ( 18th centuries)

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Identify which era of art
- Neoclassical 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

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

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Identify which era of art
- focuses on capturing the momentary effects of natural light, while post-impressionism focuses on art’s emotional and symbolic aspects.
- these paintings are characterized by loose brushstrokes and a focus on capturing the fleeting moment

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Impressionism

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Identify which era of art
- use forms that are based on geometric shapes and patterns, as well as colors that are sometimes more vivid and unnatural.

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Post-impressionist

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Identify which era of art
- 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

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Modern and Contemporary Art (20th century - present):

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Identify which era of art
- reflecting diverse cultural perspectives and addressing social, political, and technological issues

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Global Art

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Identify which era of art
- encompasses a wide range of mediums, from traditional painting to multimedia installations, digital art, and performance art

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Contemporary art

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What is the relationship of humanities and art?

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  • inseparable facets of human expression and understanding, collectively weaving the tapestry of culture and creativity
  • offer profound insights into the human condition, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and a deep appreciation for the diversity of human expression
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3 Assumptions of Art

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  1. Art is universal
  2. Art is not nautre
  3. Art involves experience
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Identify which the assumptions of art being described
- 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.

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Art is universal

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Identify which the assumptions of art being described
- man’s expression of his reception of nature
- man’s way of interpreting naure
- made by man, whereas nature is given around us.

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Art is not nautre

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Identify which the assumptions of art being described
- “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.
- known by experience

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Art involves experience

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2 classification of Art

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VISUAL ARTS and PERFORMING ARTS

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These arts are those forms that create works which are primarily visual

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VISUAL ARTS

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

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PERFORMING ARTS

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VISUAL ARTS Includes

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Painting
Sculpture
Architecture
Drawing
Photography

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PERFORMING ARTS Includes

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Theatre (drama)
Music
Dance
Film
Opera
Stagecraft

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7 MAJOR ART FORMS

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  1. PAINTING
  2. SCULPTURE
  3. LITERATURE
  4. ARCHITECTURE
  5. Theatre
  6. Film
  7. Music
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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- one of the most important art forms
- artist works on a two-dimensional surface. This surface is mostly a stretched linen, cotton canvas, or wooden panel

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PAINTING

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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- second central pillar of visual arts
- no longer limited to the dimensional surface of a painting, drawing, or photograph, as it consists of all three-dimensional artworks
- most often produced using materials such as marble, wood, copper, or bronze

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SCULPTURE

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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- consists of the art of words or written work
- considered a form of art for centuries.
- Think of poetry, prose, drama fiction, or non-fiction. The most common non-fiction genres are essays, letters, diaries, and biographies.

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LITERATURE

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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- not only a practice of constructing buildings or other structures. It also has a powerful cultural, aesthetic, and even ideological purpose
- form of communication. It can tell a story, intimidate its visitors, convince someone of a specific belief or contribute to a spiritual experience.

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ARCHITECHTURE

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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- fifth form of art consists of theatre or the performing arts in general, with the exception of music
- 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

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THEATRE

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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- 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.
- wonder of moving pictures.

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FILM

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Identify which of the 7 major art forms is being described
- arrangement of sound in time
- only temporary and volatile
- is one of the most expressive forms of art and has a very direct impact.

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MUSIC

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Value of Arts in the Educational System

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  • worth studying because it served to connect our imaginations with the most profound questions of human existence.
  • always used because it helps to present issues and ideas to teach, persuade, and entertain people.
  • integral to every person’s daily life because it helps shape our spiritual, political, economic, cultural, and social environments.
  • refreshing because it offers unique sources of enjoyment, and it investigates relationships between thought and actions.
  • 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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