The Meanings Of Leisure Flashcards
What was the meaning leisure for Ancient Greece?
They judged people by what they did in their free time.
Where do we find meanings of leisure in humanities?
Literature, art, & music
In Ancient Greece who was leisure available to?
Male citizens
What is the leisure ideal? (Ancient Greece)
Leisure made you a well rounded person
What is schole? (Ancient Greece)
To seize or be at rest
What was the meaning of leisure for Ancient Rome?
Mass entertainment
Who was leisure available to in Ancient Rome?
Roman citizens
What were popular forms of leisure in Ancient Rome?
Gladiator fights & parades
What was the concept for bread and circuses in Ancient Rome?
To entertain the people
What was the meaning of leisure for Muhammad’s early empire?
Relaxation
Who was leisure available to during Muhammad’s early empires?
Wealthy Muslims
What were popular forms of leisure during Muhammad’s early empire?
Music, dance, & gardens
What was the meaning of leisure for medieval Europe?
Work ethic
Who was leisure available in medieval Europe?
Only clergy and noble men
What were popular forms of leisure in medieval Europe?
Menstral shows
What was the meaning of leisure during the renaissance?
Humanism (rebirth)
Who was leisure available to during the renaissance?
Everyone
What was the meaning of leisure for colonial America?
Purposeful, survival
Who was leisure available to in colonial America?
Everyone
What were popular forms of leisure in colonial America?
Quilting, fishing
Who was leisure available to during the industrial revolution?
Everyone
What were popular forms of entertainment during the industrial revolution?
Playgrounds, etc
What are 3 ways that leisure can be categorized today?
1) free time
2) recreational activity
3) spirit- personal attitude
