HUMANITIES

-came from the Latin word Humanus – refined,

cultured and human

-study of the different cultural aspect of man,

his frailties in life and how it can be improved

-records of man’s quest for answers to the

fundamental questions he ask about himself and
about life
-expressions of man’s feelings and
thoughts

-emphasizes dignity and worthiness of

man and recognizes creative
expressions

-aimed to shape students subjective

energies (feelings, attitudes and
aspirations)
History
-12& 13th century – humanities primarily
perspective is of philosophy & theology

medieval – humanities dealt with metaphysics

renaissance – focus on the intrinsic value of

man’s earthly life ; refers to the set of discipline
taught in the university

19th century-the loss of the discipline

Importance of Humanities

- man needs an image of himself

- understanding of his natures
- provides man with a measure of
his own passion & desire
- necessary for the development of
a complete, social man
-regulate man’s behaviour
 ARTS
-Aryan root word AR which means to put
together
-Latin word – ARS which means skills/ability
-cover those areas of artistic creativity

-embraces the visual arts, literature, music and

dance

-expresses aesthetic ideas by use of skill &

imagination
Division of Arts

-visual: arts that are primarily seen,

occupies space

-auditory: heard, timed arts; exist in

time

- combined/performing arts:
combines visual & auditory elements
Visual arts: painting, sculptures
and architectures

Auditory arts: music and

poetry

Combined: drama & theatre,

dancing, cinema & t.v , opera
PURPOSE OF ARTS:
1. CREATE BEAUTY
2. PROVIDE
DECORATION
3. REVEAL TRUTH
4. IMMORTALIZE
5. EXPRESS RELIGIOUS
VALUES
6. RECORD
&COMMEMORATE
EXPERIENCE
7. CREATE ORDER &
HARMONY
 Basic Assumptions of the Art
- art has been created by all people
at all times, in all countries & it lives
because its well-liked &enjoyed
- art involves experience; there can
never be appreciation of art without
experience
- art is not nature; nature is not art.
art is made by man
- art is everywhere

- art is man oldest mean of

expression

- art as an expression &

communication
 Homework:

sources of arts
subject of arts
function of arts
methods of representing arts