ART

APPRECIA
TION
Humanities
and the

Arts
“A man is
the
measure
of all
things”
Protagoras The Vitruvian Man (1490)
Why study
Humanities?
• Humanities came from the Latin word “humanus”
which means, human, cultured and refined.
• To be human = to show characteristics of
rationality, benevolence and care;
= to show good tastes and manners
indicative of good, proper education

 THESE ARE MANIFESTED IN ALLL THE

THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS THAT CENTER
ON HUMAN INTERESTS AND IDEALS,
 Music Literatur
e
Ar t s

HUMANI
i g i ou s
Rel
Stu d i e s TIES
Philosophy
History
 How individuals’ manner of
expression varies as they
record human experiences and
how the way of documenting
these forms a connection
between and among humans
of the past, present and future.
 Fundamental
Principles of
Humanitie
s
 Humanism
•Associated with beliefs about
freedom and that human beings
are capable of making
significant personal choices
within the constraints imposed
by heredity, personal history and
•Human nature is inherently good.
•Individuals are free and are
capable of making choices.
•Human potential for growth and
development is virtually unlimited.
•Self- Concept plays an important
role in growth and development.
•Individuals have an urge
for self- actualization
•Reality is defined by each
person
•Individuals have a
responsibility to both