WGU C100 Introduction To Humanities Study Guide

1. Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and technology Technology has led to an increase in globalization by makingthe world smaller and connecting people together through social networks via theinternet 2. Which of the following are true of the relationship between the humanities and technology Technology has increased our ability to preserve, document and share works of art, literature, and music in a way that is unprecedented 3. Which of the following themes is found in multiple historical periods In-dividualism 4. Archetypes: age-old models by which we comprehend human experience. These original models—for example, "the hero" or "descent into the underworld" or "scapegoat" 5. Philosophy: The systematic investigation of fundamental questions concerning such matters as existence, reality, consciousness, knowledge, truth, and justice. 6. Dance: An art form involving a sequence of rhythmic movements or steps usually performed to music. Dance as a part of public ceremony, ritual, or entertainment dates back to the earliest human civilizations. 7. Theater: A branch of the performing arts in which actors perform a drama or musical before a live audience.2 / 10 8. Literature: Art form of the written word. It refers to an individual literary work or collectively to the creative writing of a people, nation, or culture. The foundation of literature is storytelling. Major forms include: Poetry (including the epic or narrative poem) The novel Plays The short story 9. Music: An artistic form of auditory expression that incorporates instruments or human voices in a structured and continuous manner. 10. Religion: An organized system of spiritual beliefs and practices, usually offering a moral code and a worldview. 11. Cinema: An artistic medium that uses the motion picture as a vehicle for storytelling and other creative expressions.3 / 10 12. Visual Arts: Art forms that entail creation of primarily visual works, which can be two- or three-dimensional. These include painting, illustration, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. 13. Humanism: the study of the creative and intellectual contributions made by all cultures and as an ethical system that emphasizes human reason, values and the scientific method. 14. Exoticism: An artistic trend that took place in Europe in the 19th century, which borrowed and glorified cultural aspects from non-Western civilizations. 15. How do we identify themes in a literary or artistic work Look for theunifying or main ideas 16. Which of the following is true of myths They are traditional stories of a people or culture that are told to explain natural phenomena and to record valuesand belief systems from generation to generation.