Significant Concepts and General Overview

of Humanities
A CAPSULIZED DISCUSSION

BY RENE C. BAROLA,MAM

What is humanities?
Humanities

Humanities comes from the Latin word “humanus” which means

human, cultured and refined. This is the study of the principle underlying
conduct, thought or a general principle about ethics, composure and
.
calmness This is the study of all languages and literatures, the arts such
as drama, architecture, history and philosophy.
This focuses on human beings and their appreciation of human
values and of the unique ability of the human spirit to express itself
through the arts. This is a channel for the human expression of feelings,
ideas, aspirations and others. This emphasizes the dignity and worthiness
of man and recognizes creative expressions
It is devoted to the unique value of the particular people within its cultural and
human contexts. It is concerned with the development of human virtue, in all its
forms, to its fullest extent. It implies understanding, benevolence, compassion,
mercy, fortitude, judgment, prudence, eloquence and love of honor.

What is Art?
 This is derived from the Latin word “ars” which means skill or
craft.
 This requires the use of skill and imagination in the creation of aesthetic
objects, environments or experiences that can be shared with others.

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  This is related to man’s feelings with his experiences; personal and social
values.

The Artist
This refers to visual artist, creative artist and performing artist.

Artist’s Subject
Subject pertains to any person, object,
scene or event.
Two Kinds of Subject
I. Representational

• Painting
• Sculpture
• Graphic arts
• Drawing
• Photography
• Theater arts
II. Non-representational/non-objective
• Music
• architecture
What is the function of art?
1.Art is an expression of culture.
2.Art depicts social realities.
3.Art enables man to express himself.

Primary Points in Analyzing a Work of Art

1.What is the theme?

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2.What is the context?
3.What is the stylistic classification of the work?
4.Who/What are the objects/subjects?
5.What is the atmosphere of the settings surrounding the subjects?
6.What objects are symbolic; of what?
7.What elements of art are employed?
8.What is the point of view of the viewer?
9.What does the title mean?
10. What are the art techniques and media used?
11.Does the object tells us more about the artist, the style of art, the patron or
the larger society?

Self-Check Questions
Directions: Analyze and answer the given questions/situation.

1.What is your most significant learning from this material?

2.What is the relevance of Humanities to people and society?

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 3.Enumerate the importance of arts.

4. Analyze a work of art. Present one painting in your locality and use the questions in

analyzing a work of art. Write your analysis in the given space.

5.Write 3 importance of humanities in our locality.

References

Pagay, J.B., Tagasa, G.C. Salise, P.B., Soto, T.L., Zoleta, E.G., & Balajadia, F.B. (n.d) The Aesthetic
Experience: An Introduction to Humanities.GrandWater Publications.Makati City.

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