Study Guide - Humanities and Art Appreciation

Humanities and Art Appreciation: An Introduction
June 14, 2024
Meaning and Importance of Humanities
Etymology and Definition
 Origin: The term "humanities" comes from the Latin word humanus, meaning educated.
 Scope: Humanities encompass the learning of arts such as architecture, dance, literature,
music, painting, theater, and sculpture (Sanchez 2011).
 Focus: Humanities focus on individual opinions and relationships (Machlis 2003).
Branch of Learning
 Material and Formal Objects: Artwork is considered a material object, while its
creativity and appreciation are the formal objects (Menoy 2009; Marcos et al. 2010).
Meaning
 Expression of Feelings: Humanities concern how individuals express their feelings

through facial manifestations or body movements (Menoy 2009). Examples include:
o Crying
o Clenching fists
o Curling toes
o Sketching fingers
o Crossing arms
o Laughing
Importance
 Exploration of Human Conditions: Humanities explore human conditions through

analytical, critical, or theoretical methods. These methods, in the form of ideas and
words, enrich our lives.
 Documentation of Experiences: Humanities also study how individuals document and
process their experiences, particularly in connecting to others.
 Academic Science: Teaching humanities aims to develop logical, creative, and artistic
individuals.
 Community Connection: Humanities help students connect with the community through
exposure to art, such as museum outings, concerts, and theater performances (Marcos
2010).
Art Has a Feel-Good Power on the Brain
 Scientific Findings:
o Ercole Vellone's 2017 study indicated that stroke survivors with an interest in the
arts enjoyed better general health, had more energy, found it easier to walk, and
tended to be happier. They were less likely to feel unhappy.
o Art may cause lasting changes in the brain, aiding recovery.
 Impact:
o Understanding art makes the brain active and involved.
o Art connects our thoughts, feelings, and perceptions to our own experiences,
enhancing our lives through creativity.
Art Appreciation: A Source of Joy
1. Dopamine Release:
o Art appreciation stimulates the brain similarly to falling in love, producing
dopamine.
2. Self-Actualization:
o Appreciating art helps individuals progress toward self-actualization, realizing
true skills and achieving ideal selves, including personal and creative self-growth
(Maslow 1943).
Exploring the World of Art
 Multiple Forms:
o Art includes covers, paintings, portraits, posters, etc., expressing ideas about the
past, present, and future, and themes of boredom, creativity, meaning, and love.
 Stimulating Ideas:
o Art appreciation stimulates ideas, helps express feelings, develops critical and
innovative thinking, and teaches essential qualities like listening, observing, and
responding to multiple viewpoints.
 Critical Thinking:
o Art requires differentiating between what is apparent and what is not (Gargaro &
Jilg 2016; Sanger 2012).
Perceptions and Stages in Creating Art
1. Development Stage:
o Artists use creative imagination, e.g., a composer writing about romance or
heartbreak.
2. Adaptation Stage:
oArtists use various mediums to give form to ideas, e.g., painters use pigments,
sculptors use materials like wood or metal, authors use words, composers use
musical sounds.
3. Completion Stage:
o Artists express ideas through different forms, recognized as fine art, such as metal
sculpture or oil painting.
The Universal Language of Art
 Universality:
o Art is universal, present in all societies, and seen in civilized or cultured practices.
 Human-Made:
o Art is the product of reflective and artistic skills, developed through logical
procedures to express ideas, emotions, or feelings.
 Articulation of Experience:
o Art represents human life, unveiling truth through colors, shapes, movements,
sounds, texts, and other elements that define beauty.
The Functions of Art
 Individual/Personal Function:
o Artists create out of passion, for self-expression, gratification, or to provide an
aesthetic experience.
 Public/Social Function:
o Art connects people and raises social awareness, celebrating community relations
through activities like choral singing, group dancing, and public art exhibits.
 Commercial Function:
o Art contributes to the economy, generating vitality through crafts, tourism, and
cultural attractions.
 Political Function:
o Art serves as a forum for ideas, contributing to power, status, employment, and
prestige, e.g., election posters.
Art as a Record of History
 Historical Function:
o Art records and preserves historical figures and events, e.g., Rizal Park and Fort
Santiago commemorate Dr. Jose Rizal's contributions to Philippine history.
 Cultural Function:
o Art articulates and transmits new information and values, e.g., Juan Luna's
painting "Parisian Life" represents the Philippines during Spanish times.
The Beauty and Function of Art
 Structural/Physical Function:
o Art enhances buildings and environments, balancing form and function.
Architects and designers create safe and meaningful spaces.
 Religious/Spiritual Function:
o Art underpins religious or spiritual significance, e.g., Joey Velasco's "Hapag ng
Pag-asa" (The Table of Hope), a local version of Leonardo da Vinci’s "Last
Supper."
 Aesthetic Function:
o Art brings beauty to surroundings, e.g., the reception hall of Malacañang Palace
features official portraits of Philippine presidents, showcasing aesthetic elegance.

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Humanities and Art Appreciation: An Introduction

June 14, 2024

Meaning and Importance of Humanities

Etymology and Definition

 Expression of Feelings: Humanities concern how individuals express their feelings

 Exploration of Human Conditions: Humanities explore human conditions through

Art Has a Feel-Good Power on the Brain

Art Appreciation: A Source of Joy

Exploring the World of Art

Perceptions and Stages in Creating Art

The Universal Language of Art

The Functions of Art

Art as a Record of History

The Beauty and Function of Art

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