HUMANITIES

Music / Appreciation of Arts

 The Humanities
• The term humanities is derived from the latin
word “ humanus” meaning human, refined
and cultured.
• It is based on philosophical view of humanism
“ man is the measure of all things,” implying
that the humanities emphasizes the dignity
and worthiness of man and recognizes
creative expressions
 Humanism
Humanism believes that man should be
humanized, socialized and educated to
respond positively to rapid changes.
 What subject area are covered by
Humanities?
Visual arts or fine arts like painting, sculpture,
architecture, literature, music and dance.
Humanities also included in history, philosophy,
theology and language.
It is in this course where appreciation of the arts
can be strengthened because the artists convey
their thoughts, beliefs, values, and feelings
through the visual arts, literary arts, dance and
music.
 What Art is?
• Art is derived from the Latin word “ars”,
meaning ability or skill. In this sense, art is
used in many varied ways. It covers those
areas of artistic creativity that seek to
communicate beauty primarily through
senses. Art embraces the visual arts,
literature, music and dance.
 A work of Art
• A work of art is an activity that involves both
imagination and skill in accomplishing it. It
creates aesthetic feelings or experiences
which delight and satisfy our desire for
beautiful things.
 Art Works: Similarities and
Differences
• Verbal Arts – poetry, prose, drama
• Visual Arts – painting, sculpture, architecture
(use lines, colors, tones or canvass. Operas
and novels on the other hand, tell stories and
so do music and dances.
However, it is easier and faster to understand
and appreciate a song or a dance than a
painting and a symphony.
 Types of Artist
1. The Visual Artist
“ I think, I see”.
This includes Painting, Sculpting, and
Architecture.
The painter reveals what he thinks he has seen
that we too, can see it with our own eyes.
 Types of Artist
2. Artists in Music and Dance ( Art of Movement)
“ I think, I hear.”
Through his musical compositions, the composer
conveys his thoughts and feelings which he
wishes to share with others.
Musician, singer, songster, prima donna or a
diva.
Choreographer and dancer
 Types of Artist
3. Literary Artist
the artist in literature are known as poets,
novelists, writers or authors, playwrights and
drammatist.
Poet – puts words aesthetically together in
verses or poems.
Novelist – writer of fiction with originality.
 Grouping the Arts
• The arts are generally grouped into major and
minor arts.

Majors arts include painting, architecture,

sculpture, literature, music and dance.
Minor arts include decorative arts, the popular
arts, the graphic arts, the plastic arts, and
industrial arts.
 Grouping the Arts
Major Arts involves man’s skill to create works
of art that are in form, content, and
execution, aesthetically pleasing and
meaningful as in music, painting, architecture
and sculpture.
Minor Arts lies in styling. They are addressed
primarily to the sense of sight and their
usefulness.
The Arts may also be grouped into
the following:
1. Visual Arts – these artworks are perceived by
our eyes which may be classified into graphic
arts and plastic arts.
1.1 Graphic Arts – they have flat two-
dimensional surface such as painting, drawing,
photography and other products of printing
industry.
1.2 Plastic arts – these are visual arts which
have three-dimensional forms.
The Arts may also be grouped into
the following:
2. Performing Arts – these include the theater, play dance
and music. They involve movement, speaking and
gesture.
3. Literary Arts – These include the short stories, novels,
poetry, and drams.
4. Popular Arts – these include the film, newspaper,
magazine, radio, and television.
5. Gustatory Art of the Cuisine – skills in food preparation.
6. Decorative Arts – visual objects produced for
beautifying houses, office, cars and other structures
 Basic assumptions about the Arts
1. Art has been created by various people, at all
places and time. Art does not grow old.
2.Art is something to be seen, or heard.
3.Art is the product of man’s imagination, good
taste and skill in doing things.
4.Nature is artful. Its beauty and artistry could
be enhanced.
 Values and Reasons for Arts
1. We commemorate certain occasions with
paintings, songs, dances etc.
2. Art works are valuable sources of inspiration
and aesthetic experiences.
3. Arts bring out the good and the noble in us.
 Soldiers of the Imperial Bodyguard
These terra-cotta figures form part of 6,000 lifesize
models of soldiers and horses that were made in 210
BC for the tomb of Emperor Shi Huangdi of the Qin
dynasty in China. They were originally painted in bright
colors. The burial mound, in the northern province of
Shaanxi, was discovered in 1974
Answer the question based on the
given .
1. What did the artist make? What is it about?
2. What did the artist want to show in his work?
What is the artwork for?
3. What is the personality or individuality of the
art work?
4. How good is it?
5. What is the meaning conveyed by the art?