HU 300: ART AND HUMANITIES, THE 20 TH CENTURY AND BEYOND Welcome!

Where in the world are you?

ETYMOLOGY It came from the Latin word “humanus” which means refined, culture and human Refined- Norms, being civilize, and socialize Cultured - Adaptation to environment (social interaction, norms) Human - Having the nature of people, being a person Definition - The expression of ourselves without using of words (painting, sculptures, dancing, mosaic, cross stitch, collage, paper and folding) -The study of man’s expression feelings, thought, intuition, values, and ideas - The study of man’s experience, goals, and aspirations -It is used to dramatize individual expressions

Why do we need to study humanities? The humanities serve to provide the student with certain skills and values through the arts. Students learn to appreciate the importance of value that no other subject can describe those values which are directly an exact.

Word “Humanities” May be Misleading Many aspects of science deal with “humans”, with “human matters”. Also, people speak of the social sciences as “having humanistic content and employing humanistic methods”. However, these branches of knowledge and inquiry are not counted among the humanities. Boundaries of the humanities are often very fuzzy.

Humanities and Science  No single world view in Humanities -- generally much more agreement in Science.  No universally accepted network of truths.  Humanities much more diverse than Science.

No Real Linear Progress in the Humanities Science, Medicine etc. clearly manifest progress. The same sense of progress does not exist in the Humanities. We probably do not really know “more” about Shakespeare’s works -- in the same way that we know more about, say, DNA -- than we knew 20 years ago [Ross Atkinson, LRTS, 1995]

Science is Cumulative “Literature of science is cumulative in the sense that the important ideas and observations of the past are included in the current literature” Urquhart. Arguably, if all scientific literature over 30 years old were destroyed, vast majority would still exist in literature produced in recent years. “If you were a scientist trying to discover the structure of DNA when Watson and Crick published their article on the double helix, there was nothing you could do but pick up your marbles and go home. The structure had been discovered; nothing more need be said; and scientists moved on from there. But if you are a music scholar preparing a monograph on Bach and a book on the composer comes out, you are of course interested, but you do not burn your manuscript. You know that no one (including yourself) will ever be able to say the last word about Bach and his music” Garfield.

Many Different Layers in Humanities It is one thing to understand words in a text, it is another to understand them in relation to a time and its culture, e.g. Ancient Athenians on democracy. Ultimately the search leads to the life that stood behind the text.

What do we Study? Humanists study VALUE Scientists are concerned with:  objective, empirically verifiable data  experimental results that can be replicated by other scientists. Typical scientist is primarily interested in most recent research literature/materials. Typical humanist may be just as interested in far older material.

Aim of Humanities During Medieval Age The humanities dealt with the metaphysics of the religious philosopher. During Renaissance Period To make man richer because during that time only the rich people can make art like paintings, sculpture and etc. During 19th and 20th century Is to appreciate and understand the importance of human being, his ideas and aspirations

Other Related fields in Humanities Anthropology History Literature Philosophy Religion Sociology Visual and Performing Arts

Syllabus and Policies

Etymology It came from the Latin word “ars/artis” which means to do or man made Definition – It is a medium of expression because through arts we express our ideas, emotions, feelings, without using words. – Creative activity which involves skill or expertness in handling materials and organizing them into a new.

Work of Art Definition – A thing of beauty having aesthetic value. Obra maestra, provides aesthetic values to the viewers. – It must have an artistic merit and literary merit. – It is a symbolic state of meaning rather having a practical function. Example: Spolarium The Last Supper

Mona Lisa Madonna and child Banaue Rice Terraces

Importance of Art Driven our existence Satisfies the needs for personal expression Develop our skills to express ourselves Challenge us to see things differently It unleash our hidden desires and passion It can change our ways in life To see the truth that we might understand before It gives pleasure, satisfaction and gratification

Functions of Art To express beauty It gives man moment of relaxation and spiritual happiness It serves as a channel of man’s passion Arts reformed man Overcomes the feelings of restlessness and loneliness

Seminar 1 HU 300 What are the Humanities?

Seminar 1 HU 300 What are some of the activities that children enjoy?

Seminar 1 HU 300 Do you have any of these areas as hobbies?

Seminar 1 HU 300 What skills could you learn from the Humanities that would make you a more effective critical thinker?

Seminar 1 HU 300 How might a study of the Humanities impact your future and career goals?

The Humanities/Creativity