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    The document discusses the origins and definitions of humanities and the arts. It traces the historical development of humanities from the Medieval period focusing on man's spirituality, to the Renaissance where humanities became disciplines taught at universities, to modern times where humanities is considered equal to the arts. The document defines art as the subjective expression of man's thoughts and feelings. It distinguishes between art, which is for appreciation, and craft, which is for utilization, while also noting that some arts can have functional purposes. Finally, it outlines various physical, social, and psychological functions of the arts as well as their purposes such as education, culture, and reforming humanity.

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    Humanities: Introduction to the Arts

    HUMANITIES
    • Humanities came from the word HUMANUS which means to be truly human.
    • To be truly human is to be culturally enhanced and refined.
    • Culture comes from Latin Cultus-Colere, which means to cultivate.
    • Culture is the general way of life of human society.
    Historical Development of Humanities
     MEDIEVAL Period- anything that pertains to man’s cultivation of his spirituality.
     RENAISSANCE – set of disciplines being taught at the universities.
     MODERN – is equal to ARTS.
    Art Derivation…
    Aryan root “AR” meaning “join” or “put together”.
    From this ancient etymon, two Greek verbs are derived:
     Artizien – to prepare
     Arkiskein – to put together
     Latin derivation-"ars, artis” everything artificially made or composed by
    man.
    Two kinds of Man's Actions
     There are actions to be done - in relation to man's ultimate destiny and moral
    obligations.
     There are actions to be made - in relation to man's practical needs.
    What an Art is….
     Art is the subjective expressions of man’s thought and feelings
     Agent: Man
     Importance: expression is an integral part of human being
    Arts vs. Craft
     Art is for appreciation
     Craft is for utilization
     Combination: Functional Art
    FUNCTION of the Arts
    Physical Functions
     Utility
     Instructional
     Historical
     Representational
    Social Functions
     Influential Media
     Interaction (communication)
    Psychological Functions
     Inspirational
     Relaxation
     Gratification
    PURPOSES of the Arts
    1. Arts have moral, educational, social, cultural, and religious purposes.
    2. Art for art's sake
    3. Moments of relaxation
    4. Imagination is satisfied
    5. Arts as outlet of our slumbering passions
    6. Powerful means to reform man.

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