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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…
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- 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_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_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.09%3A_Performing_Arts/1.9.03%3A_TheaterThe specific place of the performance is also named by the word "theatre" as derived from the Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, "a place for viewing"), itself from θεάομαι (theáomai, "to see", "to watc...The specific place of the performance is also named by the word "theatre" as derived from the Ancient Greek θέατρον (théatron, "a place for viewing"), itself from θεάομαι (theáomai, "to see", "to watch", "to observe"). He tells the story of how and why he became a Marine, the complex transition from soldier to civilian -- and Arts in the Armed Forces, his nonprofit that brings theater to the military.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.01%3A_IntroductionBecause in this class, we will be searching for answers for what it means to be human, I'm recommending that each time to you begin, you start with a few moments of mindfulness. Take a few breaths, fe...Because in this class, we will be searching for answers for what it means to be human, I'm recommending that each time to you begin, you start with a few moments of mindfulness. Take a few breaths, feel your body on the chair, notice whatever is present in your mind and allow yourself to arrive fully to the moment at hand. If you're feeling unsettled or preoccupied, you might place your hand on your heart in a supportive and comforting way as if to say "I'm here for you.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Humanities/Introduction_to_Humanities_1e_(Larsen)/01%3A_Chapters/1.11%3A_Culinary_ArtsCulinary arts, in which culinary means "related to cooking", are the cuisine arts of food preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. Expert chefs are required to hav...Culinary arts, in which culinary means "related to cooking", are the cuisine arts of food preparation, cooking, and presentation of food, usually in the form of meals. Expert chefs are required to have knowledge of food science, nutrition and diet and are responsible for preparing meals that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate. Padma Lakshmi’s New Food Show Is a Trojan Horse: Taste the Nation is breezy in tone, but it exposes the betrayals at the heart of “American” cuisine.
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