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- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.09%3A_Performing_Arts/1.9.01%3A_MusicThe idea of soundscape refers to both the natural acoustic environment, consisting of natural sounds, including animal vocalizations, the collective habitat expression of which is now referred to as t...The idea of soundscape refers to both the natural acoustic environment, consisting of natural sounds, including animal vocalizations, the collective habitat expression of which is now referred to as the biophony, and, for instance, the sounds of weather and other natural elements, now referred to as the geophony; and environmental sounds created by humans, the anthropophony through a sub-set called controlled sound, such as musical composition, sound design, and language, work, and sounds of me…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/zz%3A_Back_Matter
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_2e_(Larsen)This course is an introductory survey of the genres and themes of the humanities. Readings, lectures, and class discussions will focus on genres such as music, the visual arts, drama, literature, and...This course is an introductory survey of the genres and themes of the humanities. Readings, lectures, and class discussions will focus on genres such as music, the visual arts, drama, literature, and philosophy. As themes, the ideas of freedom, love, happiness, death, nature, and myth may be explored from a western and non-western point of view.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.04%3A_PhilosophyMajor subfields of academic philosophy include metaphysics, which is concerned with the fundamental nature of existence and reality; epistemology, which studies the nature of knowledge and belief; eth...Major subfields of academic philosophy include metaphysics, which is concerned with the fundamental nature of existence and reality; epistemology, which studies the nature of knowledge and belief; ethics, which is concerned with moral value; and logic, which studies the rules of inference that allow one to deduce conclusions from true premises.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)This text is an introductory survey of the genres and themes of the humanities. The material focuses on philosophy, religion, language, and the arts. As themes, the ideas of freedom, love, happiness, ...This text is an introductory survey of the genres and themes of the humanities. The material focuses on philosophy, religion, language, and the arts. As themes, the ideas of freedom, love, happiness, death, nature, and myth are be explored. Typically, a study of humanities looks at western philosophers, maybe a few of the world religions, a history of western music and western visual arts. This textbook begins to break down the barriers of limiting ourselves to learning about western humanities.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.06%3A_LanguageIn 1866, the Linguistic Society of Paris banned any existing or future debates on the subject, a prohibition which remained influential across much of the Western world until late in the twentieth cen...In 1866, the Linguistic Society of Paris banned any existing or future debates on the subject, a prohibition which remained influential across much of the Western world until late in the twentieth century.[1][2] Today, there are various hypotheses about how, why, when, and where language might have emerged.[3] Despite this, there is scarcely more agreement today than a hundred years ago, when Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection provoked a rash of armchair speculation on th…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.03%3A_What_makes_us_HumanWhat was the toughest trial you had to face, and what did you learn from it? The film recounts many of these interviews, interspersed with stunning portraits and the sort of aerial imagery he is famou...What was the toughest trial you had to face, and what did you learn from it? The film recounts many of these interviews, interspersed with stunning portraits and the sort of aerial imagery he is famous for, depicting the human condition and our interactions with the Earth. What do you see in this film that answers the question, what makes us human? You could follow style of the interviews in the film with a black background, or just simply record yourself on your phone, anywhere. (Flipgrid link)
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_2e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.03%3A_Goal_Areas_for_Introduction_to_HumanitiesTo expand students’ knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disc...To expand students’ knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behavior, ideas and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature, philosophy and the fine arts, students will engage in critical analysis, form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts and humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.10%3A_Visual_ArtsBefore the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain and elsewhere at the turn of the 20th century, the term 'artist' had for some centuries often been restricted to a person working in the fine arts (such ...Before the Arts and Crafts Movement in Britain and elsewhere at the turn of the 20th century, the term 'artist' had for some centuries often been restricted to a person working in the fine arts (such as painting, sculpture, or printmaking) and not the decorative arts, craft, or applied Visual arts media.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_2e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.11%3A_The_Hero's_(or_Sheroe's)_Journey“Do you think fame is an important component of heroism, or do you think most heroes are unknown?” What is the role of a hero or “she-roe” (coined by Maya Angelou) in a culture? Before taking a look a...“Do you think fame is an important component of heroism, or do you think most heroes are unknown?” What is the role of a hero or “she-roe” (coined by Maya Angelou) in a culture? Before taking a look at a few more hero or sheroe journeys, let’s look at little bit more at the theory of The Hero’s Journey and the Monomyth: Crash Course World Mythology #25 Read through the events that occur on a hero’s journey here: Campbell’s ‘Hero’s Journey’ Monomyth
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_2e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.16%3A_DanceDance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts...Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical.
