WGU C100 Introduction To Humanities (WGUC100)

What is the aesthetic experience? - -a feeling of pleasure that justifies itself Which topic is studied by the humanities? - -the cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge? - -epistemology What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? - -a welder fabricates components for construction of a new high-rise building Eros - -Passionate love favored by Greek poe...

What is an aesthetic experience? - -A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself Which topic is studied by the humanities? - -The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge? - -Epistemology What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? - -a welder fabricates components for construction of a new high-rise building Match each type of love with its definition. ...

Applied reason and logical thought to ideas about government and how to live a good, balanced life. - -Republic A story of a man who lives his life not knowing the truth of his parentage and whose pride ultimately causes him to ignore his flawed humanity, resulting in the ultimate punishment of blindness and exile. - -Oedipus Rex An epic poem narrating the story of an ideal Greek hero who combined all the greatest virtues of Greek culture, as well as showing his interaction with the Greek ...

Monticello - -Revives Greek and Roman architectural styles. Pedimont. Columns Joseph Hayden - -Symphony No. 101 The Clock Symphony. Short, oscillating notes. Tick Tock cadence. Structure, order, and precision Denis Diderot Encyclopedie - -35 volumes meant to gather and preserve human knowledge. Provide factual information on all subjects to the reading public Jacques-Louis David - -Oath of the Horatii. Examples of classicism Idealized forms and balance in composition. Civic virtue and loya...

Humanities - -study of humans, their culture and ideas. Eros - -erotic love agape - -platonic love Myth - -traditional stories of a people or culture that server to explain some natural phenomenon, the origin of humanity, or customs or religious rites Aesthetic Experience - -an experience of beauty that inspires a feeling of pleasure which is its own justification Beauty - -qualities that give pleasure to the senses. might be found (for example) in nature, the human face, a musical compo...

Which of the following inventions affected the protestant reformation and changed literacy in Europe? - -Printing Press Which of the following are considered universal themes? - -Love and Hero Music, Religion, Cinema, and Literature are all considered... - -Disciplines within the Humanities In the Classical Period, the Golden Mean refers to... - -Aristotles Description of how a virtuous person is well balanced... How did Egypt influence Greece? - -Greeks imitated Egyptian motifs in their a...

Classicism - -refers to the aesthetic attitudes and principles reflected in the art and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome Major Themes in the Classical Period - -Balance, truth/reason, democracy/republic and humanism Democracy - -government "rule by the people" developed by Greeks Socratic Method - -Analytical method of reasoning developed by Greek philosopher Socrates, ask a progression of questions in pursuit of truth Philosopher King - -Hypothetical ruler of Plato's idea city-sta...

Kouros - -Type of statue featuring life sized male nudes in a stance in which the left foot is placed in front of the right. Muses - -Goddesses of inspiration for literature, art, and science. Doric order - -The simplest of the classical Greek architectural styles, featuring unadorned columns with no base. Post and lintel - -Classical Greek architectural design that features two upright posts supporting a crossbeam called a lintel. Frieze - -A broad horizontal band of sculpted or painted ...

What is an aesthetic experience? - -A feeling of pleasure that justifies itself Which topic is studied by the humanities? - -The cultures and beliefs that make up the experience of being human Which branch of philosophy deals with the nature and scope of knowledge? - -Epistemology What is a clear example of the creation of aesthetic beauty in a humanities discipline? - -An artist feels inspired by nature and paints a picture of the mountain landscape Eros - -Passionate love favored by Gree...

What is the difference between a myth and a monomyth? - -A monomyth is a myth that is shared between many cultures, while a myth is a story particular to a culture. How does the visual art and architecture of Greece and Rome differ? - -Much of the sculpture and architecture in Greece was focused on honoring deities. Rome valvued deities, but also used art to glorify the Roman Empire What would have been a cultural exchange and diversity in the classical Period? - -The travelers along the s...