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Humanities

• Etymology:

  • Derived from the Latin word "humanus" meaning refined, cultured, and human.

• Definition:

  1. The study of different cultural aspects of humanity, focusing on human frailties and improvement.

  2. Facilitates expression of feelings and thoughts, emphasizing human dignity.

  3. Examination of human expression, intuition, values, and ideas.

  4. Concerned with human experience, goals, and aspirations.

• Significance:

  1. Enhances understanding of diverse languages, histories, and cultures.

  2. Fosters empathy among individuals.

  3. Trains critical and logical engagement with complex information.

  4. Encourages skeptical evaluation of evidence, considering multiple perspectives.

  5. Develops writing and critical reading skills.

  6. Stimulates creative thinking.

Arts

• Etymology:

  • From the Latin word "ars/artis" meaning to do or man-made.

• Definition:

  1. A creative activity characterized by aesthetic qualities.

  2. An object of beauty with aesthetic value.

  3. Known as "Obra Maestra" (masterwork).

  4. Holds artistic and literary merit.

  5. Symbolically meaningful rather than functionally practical.

  6. A medium of expression that does not exclusively require words.

• Significance:

  1. Drives human existence.

  2. Meets needs for personal expression.

  3. Develops skills for self-expression.

  4. Challenges perspectives, encouraging creativity.

  5. Reveals hidden desires and passions.

  6. Alters perceptions, enhancing understanding of truths.

  7. Provides pleasure and satisfaction.

Types of Arts

1. By Critic (4):

   • Major Arts (Fine Arts): Music, literature, sculpture, painting, dance, theater, photography, architecture.

   • Applied Arts: Ceramics, furniture, weaving.

   • Recreational Arts: Sometimes includes watching movies.

   • Functional Arts: Practical items like chairs and tables.

2. By Artist (3):

   • Sight Arts: Painting, drawing, graphic design.

   • Literary Arts: Literature including poetry and plays.

   • Performing Arts: Sculpture, dance, pottery.

3. By Audience (4):

   • Performative Arts: Plays, live music, TV shows, operas.

   • Visual Arts: Paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture.

   • Architectural Arts: Monuments, buildings, gardens.

   • Literary Genres: Non-fiction, fiction, stage plays, poetry.

Literary Arts

• Definition:

  • Any written productions; often seen as the best expression of thought.

  • Literature evolves with changing values and perspectives.

• Significance:

  1. Provides historical perspectives on life.

  2. Enhances understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.

  3. Captures recorded history through manuscripts and oral traditions.

  4. Promotes word appreciation among students.

  5. Allows exploration of different realms and times.

  6. Encourages cultural understanding and perspective-taking.

History of Literary Arts

Ancient Literature Period (Before 500 CE)

• Foundational texts blending oral tradition and values of the time.

  • Examples: The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Mahabharata, Beowulf.

Medieval Literature Period (500 - 1500 CE)

• Reflection on the social, religious, and political climate

  • Examples: Beowulf, The Song of Roland, The Tale of Genji, Paradise Lost.

Renaissance Literature Period (1300 - 1600)

• Revival of classic themes and humanism

  • Examples: The Divine Comedy, The Canterbury Tales, Don Quixote.

Enlightenment & Neoclassical Literature (1600 - 1800)

• Focuses on reason and political thought

  • Examples: The Social Contract, Gulliver’s Travels.

Romanticism Period (1800 - 1850)

• Emotion and individualism highlighted

  • Examples: Lyrical Ballads, Frankenstein.

Victorian & Realist Literature Period (1850 - 1900)

• Realism in social issues addressed

  • Examples: Oliver Twist, War and Peace.

Modernist Literature Period (1900 - 1950)

• Rejection of old narratives and experimental forms

  • Examples: The Great Gatsby, Ulysses.

Postmodern & Contemporary Literature Period (1950 - Present)

• Questions narratives and embraces fragmentation

  • Examples: One Hundred Years of Solitude, Harry Potter.

Poetry

• Meaning: A literary form using aesthetic and rhythmic language to express ideas and emotions.

  • Example: Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare.

• Different Kinds of Poetry:

  1. Lyric Poetry: Expresses personal emotions (e.g., elegies, odes, sonnets).

  2. Narrative Poetry: Tells stories (e.g., epics, ballads).

  3. Descriptive Poetry: Richly describes scenes and emotions.

Prose

• Meaning: Written language in ordinary form, not structured by meter.

  • Example: Descriptive passage without poetic structure.

• Different Kinds of Prose:

  1. Fiction: Imaginary events (e.g., real-world scenarios like To Kill a Mockingbird, or fantastical like Harry Potter).

  2. Non-Fiction: Based on facts (e.g., biographies, essays).

Drama

• Meaning: A written piece meant for performance on stage.

  • Examples: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet.

• Genres:

  1. Comedy: Amuses the audience (e.g., A Midsummer Night's Dream).

  2. Tragedy: Presents serious themes (e.g., Hamlet).

  3. Farce: Exaggerated comedy (e.g., The Importance of Being Earnest).

  4. Melodrama: Over-exaggerated emotional themes (e.g., The Phantom of the Opera).

1. Humanities

   • Etymology: Derived from the Latin word "humanus" meaning refined, cultured, and human.

   • Definition: Study of humanity's cultural aspects, focusing on human frailties and improvement.

   • Significance: Enhances understanding of languages, fosters empathy, trains critical thinking, and develops writing skills.

2. Arts

   • Etymology: From Latin "ars/artis" meaning to do or man-made.

   • Definition: Creative activity characterized by aesthetic qualities, known as "Obra Maestra" (masterwork).

   • Significance: Drives human existence, meets personal expression needs, reveals hidden desires, and provides satisfaction.

3. Types of Arts

   • By Critic:

     • Major Arts: Music, literature, sculpture, painting, dance, theater, photography, architecture.

     • Applied Arts: Ceramics, furniture, weaving.

     • Recreational Arts: Watching movies.

     • Functional Arts: Practical items like chairs and tables.

   • By Artist:

     • Sight Arts: Painting, drawing, graphic design.

     • Literary Arts: Literature including poetry and plays.

     • Performing Arts: Sculpture, dance, pottery.

   • By Audience:

     • Performative Arts: Plays, live music, operas.

     • Visual Arts: Paintings, photographs, sculpture.

     • Architectural Arts: Monuments, buildings.

     • Literary Genres: Non-fiction, fiction, poetry.