P-Exam Flashcards
(44 cards)
Study of how people process
and document the human
experience. Generally refers to
art, literature, music,
architecture , dance, and the
theatre areas in which human
subjectivity is emphasized and
individual’s expressiveness is
dramatized.
Humanities
Greek word of Humanities
Humanus
The webster Dictionary
define this word as the “ Human
ingenuity in adapting natural
things to man’s use.”
Art
Latin word meaning skill or craft
Ars
Why study humanities?
We can be connected to places we have not visited, understand the past or history which has
significance to the present.
Why study humanities?
We can experience connection between culture and community through different art exposures -
museum visits, concerts, theatre performance.
Why study humanities?
We can increase our respect for cultural and individual differences through a knowledge
of achievements and of world civilization.
Why study humanities?
We gain additional knowledge as we encounter more human experiences.
Why study arts?
It helps us understand individual differences.
Why study arts?
Enhance our creative skills, nurtures our imaginations and promotes originality and innovativeness.
Arts is ______?
Everywhere.
Art as ______?
Creation.
Art is not _______?
Nature
A person who exhibits
exceptional skills in design,
drawing, painting, etc., or one
who works in one of the
performing arts like an actor or
musician.
Artist
Kinds of Artist
- Creators
- Performers
Painter, sculptor, writer, composer, etc.
Creators
Singer, dancer, actor/actress, etc
Performers
Kinds of Art
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Literary Arts
Visual Arts
- Painting
- Drawing
- Sculpture
- Photography
Performing Arts
- Theater
- Dance
- Music
- Opera
- Circus Arts
Literary Arts
- Poetry
- Prose
- Drama
- Fiction
- Non-fiction
The application of pigment to a
surface, typically using brushes, knives, or other tools.
Painting
Creating images using pencils,
charcoal, ink, or other drawing tools on paper or other surfaces.
Drawing