Art
Appreciatio
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Understanding the
meaning and the
scope of
Humanities
Humanities
The term humanities
generally refers to art,
literature, music,
architecture, dance and
the theatre-areas in
which human
subjectively is
emphasized and
individual
Humanities
Humanities comes from
the Latin word
“humanus” which means
human, one who is
refined, cultured and
worthy of the dignity of
man.
It may refer to those
branches of knowledge
Humanities
The humanities are,
therefore, the records of
man’s experiences,
his/her values, his/her
sentiments, and his/her
ideals, his/her goals; the
humanities are
ultimately the
expressions of the man’s
Humanities
Humanities may also be
defined as the study of
man’s nature, his/her
cultures, the evolution of
his/her thinking and
ideas, his/her aspirations
and ideals, through an
examination of his/her
works using a certain
Humanities
Humanities is defined as
a cultural discourse
which focuses on the
highestdignity of a
man/woman or LGBT, the
greatest need to develop
his/her fullpotentials and
make his/her a well-
balanced individual as a
On the Nature of Humanities
Humanities explore the
fields of study of the
branches of learning
related to Cultural
achievements of man.
On the Nature of Humanities
The study of humanities
includes history, literature,
language, the fine arts and
philosophy-the fields
concerned with human
relations, and the
performing arts, like dance,
music, theatre, and films-
fields concerned with human
expression.
On the Nature of Humanities
Humanities is designed
to expose man to the
fullest and wisest
exposure to his physical
and social environments
making him/her into a
well-informed and
culturally sensitive
person.
Significance of Humanities”
One learns what it is to be
human by studying
humanity and this depend,
to a large extent, on
vicarious and direct
experience and the way he
/she reaches out to people
of different cultures on
different places.
Significance of Humanities”
The humanities are
important in the
development of the
complete social being,
ready to take on his/ her
responsibilities in this
rapidly changing world
and enjoy life.
Significance of Humanities”
Humanities gives us a broad
knowledge of our history and
cultural traditions. It helps
us acquire the values and
wisdom to understand and
appreciate the excellence of
our people. It inspires us to
exert greater efforts and at
the same time refine or taste
and preferences.
Significance of Humanities”
It helps us develop our sense
of pride through our
appreciation of he significant
achievements of man/woman
during the different stages of
development, about their
failures and success, that can
guide, present day people
into making acts that are
dignifying to him/her, his/her
country and people.
Humanities
