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The document discusses the study of Humanities, emphasizing its focus on human society, culture, and achievements, as well as the importance of understanding human life in context. It also explores the nature and function of art, distinguishing between functional and non-functional art forms, and introduces philosophical perspectives on art from thinkers like Plato and Aristotle. The philosophy of art is presented as a study of beauty and taste, highlighting the subjective nature of art and its role in expressing human dignity and creativity.

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The document discusses the study of Humanities, emphasizing its focus on human society, culture, and achievements, as well as the importance of understanding human life in context. It also explores the nature and function of art, distinguishing between functional and non-functional art forms, and introduces philosophical perspectives on art from thinkers like Plato and Aristotle. The philosophy of art is presented as a study of beauty and taste, highlighting the subjective nature of art and its role in expressing human dignity and creativity.

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LESSON 1: What is Humanities ?

- the study of human society and culture.


- human potential and achievements
Why study Humanities ?
- help u understand the core aspect of human life in context to the world around
us.
FINE ARTS / Non FUNCTIONAL - pandesign (paintings) designed artistically
for the propose of beauty: APPLIED ARTS | - FUNCTIONAL -may gamit (platong
may design.)
ART EXPLAINED
- a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing
artifacts (artworks) expresing the author imaginative conceptual ideas or
technical skills.
- classical branches - painting
- sculpture - architecture
FUNCION OF ARTS: -Express freely oneself; - for display celebration. -
physically express the need for utility.
Nature of the Arts
- Art or arts is of Aryan root “ar” which means to join or put together and has its
Latin term being “sars” or “artis” which means everything that is artificially
made or composed by man
-means of expression
-It refers to the skillful arrangement or composition ( 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 is subjective
-heightened expression of human dignity and weaknesses
-man’s expression of himself
- Art also provides enjoyment and stimulation
Functional art forms (the need for life to be better) Architecture, weaving,
furniture-making
non- functional art forms(the need to express aesthetics and beauty)
painting, sculpture, literature, music, dance and theater

Lesson 2 Arts and Philosophy


Philosophy - explain almost all aspects of human existence The term was
probably coined by Pythagoras.
Art or Aesthetics - the study of beauty and taste
Philosophy of art - is the study of the nature of art, It is closely related to
aesthetics, the philosophical study of beauty and taste.

The Artistic Philosophers


1. Plato - He loved and hated the arts at the same time.He believed that
“ though arts can be used to train citizens to have an ideal society,
using arts to accomplish this should be strictly controlled”. Forms
1.Art is imitation
2. Art is dangerous.
2. Aristotle - the universal elements of beauty are manifested by order,
symmetry and definiteness. physical manifestation of beauty is affected by
SIZE.
Poets imitated the following according to Aristotle:

1. Things and events which have been or still are;


2. Things which are said to be seen and are probable and
3. Things which essentially are.

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