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Understanding Humanities and Arts

The humanities have been defined in various ways throughout history. Originally, it referred to classical writings that taught moral lessons. In the Middle Ages, it focused on religious philosophy. During the Renaissance, it encompassed subjects like grammar, rhetoric, history, and music that made people more refined. Today, the humanities include visual and performing arts that express human feelings. The humanities and sciences differ in their approaches but complement each other. The sciences study the external, measurable aspects of nature and humanity. The humanities examine internal, subjective human experiences through perception and intuition. Both are needed to develop a well-rounded person prepared for modern life.

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Understanding Humanities and Arts

The humanities have been defined in various ways throughout history. Originally, it referred to classical writings that taught moral lessons. In the Middle Ages, it focused on religious philosophy. During the Renaissance, it encompassed subjects like grammar, rhetoric, history, and music that made people more refined. Today, the humanities include visual and performing arts that express human feelings. The humanities and sciences differ in their approaches but complement each other. The sciences study the external, measurable aspects of nature and humanity. The humanities examine internal, subjective human experiences through perception and intuition. Both are needed to develop a well-rounded person prepared for modern life.

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Northern Cagayan Colleges Foundation Inc.

Centro East, Ballesteros, Cagayan

ART
APPRECIATION

Unit 1: EMBRACING THE HUMANITIES


TOPIC 1: DEFINING THE HUMANITIES

Prepared by:
JHOESUEL S. VICTA
Instructor

Topic Title 1: Defining The Humanities


Time Allotment: 2 hours
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the session, you will be able to:

a. State the different definitions of Humanities based on their respective period;


b. Compare and contrast the words Humanities and Sciences using venn diagram; and
c. Demonstrate understanding on the value of studying Humanities.

The term “humanities” was first applied to the writings of ancient Latin authors which were read not only for
their clarity of language and forceful literary style, but also, and more specially, for their moral teaching. During
the Medieval Age, the humanities dealt with the metaphysics of the religion philosopher. The goal was the
cultivation of the spiritual life and the preparation for the hereafter. During the Renaissance, the word came to
refer to the set of disciplines taught in the universities, which included grammar, rhetoric, history, literature,
music, philosophy, and theology- a body of knowledge aimed to make man “ human, cultured, and refined. At
present, the humanities serve to provide the student with certain skills and values through arts. (Ortiz et al). The
term humanities refers to the arts- the visual arts such as architecture; painting and sculpture; music; dance; the
theater or drama; and literature. They are the branches of learning concerned with human being and his feelings
and how he expresses those feelings have always been the concern of the humanities (Sanchez, 2001).
What are the differences and similarities of the Humanities and the Sciences?
The sciences deal with the external world of man, as well as with the facets of man’s being that can be
subjected to observation, measurement, and experimentation. The sciences enable man to understand and
control nature and to harness its energy to make his life more comfortable and convenient. The humanities deal
with man’s internal world-with his personality and experiences, matters that cannot be exactly measured,
classified, or controlled. The humanities’ approach is subjective; it makes much use of perception, feeling,
intuition, and insight. The focus of the humanities is on man as an individuals, while in the social sciences the
main interest is on types and groups of human beings, and on the institutions and processes of society.
Importance:
Man needs as image of himself, an understanding of his nature. Through words, tones, mass, line, color, or
design, the arts provide man with a measure of his passions and desires, his relation with other men and his
environment, as well as his potentials. Both the sciences and the humanities are necessary for the development
of the complete, social man, ready to take on his responsibilities in this rapidly changing world and to enjoy
life as he lives it (Ortiz et al.).

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