From the Latin word “humanus”, means “human, cultured and defined.

The word connotes diverse meanings

Some scholars view it as the study of principle underlying conduct, thought or a general principle about ethics, composure and calmness which comprised a field of knowledge called

are often used to designate the non-scientific scholarly disciplines such as the study of all languages and literatures, the arts such as drama and theatre arts, music, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, including history and philosophy

as directly concerned with these subject areas, takes its focus on human beings and their appreciation of human values and of the unique ability of the human spirit to express itself through the arts.

also described as the study of how people process and document the human experience

Since ______ we have used philosophy, literature, religion, art, music, history and language to understand and record our world.

Why do humanities matter?

Through exploration of the humanities, we learn how to think creatively and critically, to reason, and to ask questions. Because these skills allow us to gain new ____ from poetry and painting to business models and politics, humanistic subjects have been at the heart of a liberal arts education since the ancient Greeks first used them to educate their citizens.

Research into the human experience adds to our knowledge about our world. Through the work of humanities scholars, we learn about the values of different cultures, about what goes into making a work of art, about how history is made. Their efforts preserve the great accomplishments of the past; help us understand the world we live in, and give us tools to imagine the future.

Today, humanistic knowledge continues to provide the ideal foundation for exploring and understanding the human experience. Investigating a branch of philosophy might get you thinking about ethical questions. Learning another language might help you gain an appreciation for the similarities in different cultures. Contemplating a sculpture might make you think about how an artist’s life affected her creative decisions. Reading a book from another region of the world might help you think about the meaning of democracy. Listening to a history course might help you better understand the past, while at the same time offer you a clearer picture of the future.

The word “art” comes from the ancient Latin

Ars means to

It meant any special form of book-learning, such as grammar or logic, magic or astrology

It was during the 17th century when the problem and idea of ____ the study of beauty, began to unfold distinctly from the notion of technical workmanship, which was the original conception of the word “art.

What is the nature of art?

Assumption of art

A famous french philosopher of the 20th century describe the role of art as a creative work that affects the world in a completely different

Who says this learning to appreciate art no matter what vocation or profession you have we live to a full and more meaningful life

Light and perspective and the source is due to human freedom

Finally, you try to release yourself from this tormenting and disabling state by doing something which is called expressing oneself.

further illustrated that expressing emotion is something different from describing emotions.

is concerned with everything that can be taken as a sign.

is everything which can be taken as significantly substituting for something else.

does not necessarily exist exactly at the same time when the sign represent or replace its position.

born Sept. 10, 1839, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.—died April 19, 1914, near Milford, Pa.), American scientist, logician, and philosopher who is noted for his work on the logic of relations and on pragmatism as a method of research.

Peirce’s Theory of Sign includes

or representatum is synonymous with Saussure’s concept termed as signifier which means physical signs (explicitly exist), but does not have to be material in nature.

refers to something that is represented or exemplified by the sign, which owns both properties of concrete and abstract in nature.

Means any meanings conveyed bythe representatum about the object which was previously unknown and abstract in nature (implicity exist) and does not exist in human perception

born Nov. 26, 1857, Geneva, Switz.—died Feb. 22, 1913, Vufflens-le-Château), Swiss linguist whose ideas on structure in language laid the foundation for much of the approach to and progress of the linguistic sciences in the 20th century. He is a linguist scholar who has developed the basis or groundwork of general linguistic theory.

He is well-known as a founder of modern linguist.

Ferdinand de saussure born in ____ and died in

Charles sanders peirce born in ___ and died in __

Saussure's theory of sign

refers to something that is in a material form (physical), explicitly exist and can be distinguished by human senses.

denotes to something literally and physically does not exist, which is in abstract basis.

was born on November 12, 1915

Roland gérard barthes born in

He was a French literary theorist, essayist, philosopher, critic, and semiotician

Of signification is the of denotation

Connotations is a

It is the study of signs whether iconic or pictorial sign. It consists of “signifier" or its. material/physical aspect and its "signified" or non-material aspect as concept and value.

A. Is it two-dimensional or three dimensional picture?

B. What do the symbols used present?

C. Why are such symbols used?

D. How are the symbols related to each other and created oneness?

refers to the realm of signs and symbols within an artwork. It involves understanding the visual language, symbols, and cultural references used by artists to convey meaning. Analyzing the semiotic plane helps viewers interpret the deeper significance and messages embedded in the artwork.

It focuses on the social, political, and historical context of the work of art that draws out the attention of the viewer.

What is the main topic of the artwork?

B. What is the artwork all about?

C. What is and trend are depicted by the artwork?

D. How does the artwork create impact on the minds of the viewer?

in art refers to the visual elements and representations within an artwork. It involves the recognizable images, shapes, and forms that contribute to the overall composition

to convey meaning through visual elements without necessarily relying on symbolic or abstract representations.

includes a broad knowledge of a society’s history and its economic, political, and cultural conditions, past and present, is called upon

also represents the context of powerlessness, simplicity and resilience.

A. What message does the artwork give to the viewers?

B. What emotions does the artwork draw out from the viewer?

C. What societal state is portrayed in the artwork that gives subliminal message on the minds of the viewers?

D. How does the artwork invite the viewers to do some actions?

It involves considering the historical, social, and cultural context in which the artwork was created, as well as the artist's intentions and the reception of the piece by its audience.

This has something to do with analyzing the values of a work and its being and connection with the viewers