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 Nature –“god made”
I. Humanities
o The arts are records of man’s
experiences and aspirations. These
vehicles of human expression are all
about us.
o The ability to appreciate these records,
like; painting, sculpture, music and etc.
man needs to acquire and develop his
sensibilities in art for an enjoyable and
meaningful life.
 Basic four aims of humanities:
1. To enable the students to develop his
capacity to perceive, understand and
appreciate works of art through the
study of the elements, principles,
mediums and techniques of art.
2.
3. To enable him to see each work of art
in its socio-historical context, as part of
an overall development
4. To enable him to develop analytical
and critical mind and to make his own
value in judgement on works of arts.
*analytical- relating to or using analysis
or logical reasoning. (synonyms:
systematic, logical)
*critical- expressing adverse or
disapproving comments or judgments.
5. To enhance his enjoyment of the arts,
particularly those of his own cultural
heritage.
 Meaning of Humanities
-from time immemorial man is puzzled over the
meaning of his existence.
-what am I? Why am I? Why am I in this world?
Where do I go from here?
 Through the ages many attempts have been
made to answer those questions and of
those attempts can be found in the writings
of great thinkers as well as in the arts yet
even now man has not yet found definitive
answer to why he really exists.
 The meaning of his existence has become
more puzzling today when his traditional
functions are being taken over by machines.
 we learn what it is to be human by studying
humanity, but by doing this we cannot
depend on direct contacts with fellow
human beings, our contact in our short
lifetime will be naturally confined to limited
set of people, places, and events. Thus, the
encounter is through humanities.
WHAT IS HUMANITIES THEN?
o Broadly speaking, they are records or man’s
quests for answers to the fundamental
questions he asks himself and about life.
o The content of humanities is inherently
man’s experiences, his values, his
sentiments, his ideals, his goals. Humanities
are thus expression of man’s feelings and
thoughts.
o The term humanities was first applied to the
writings of the ancient Latin authors- which
were read not only for their clarity of
language and forceful literary style, but also-
for moral values.
o During the middle ages, humanities dealt
with metaphysics of the religious
philosopher. The good preparation of
spiritual life and the preparation for the
hereafter.
o During the renaissance, humanities refer to
the set of disciplines taught in the
universities which include grammar,
rhetoric, history, and theology, with the
purpose of ‘human cultured and refined
development”
*PHILOSOPHY- study of the general causes
and principles
*THEOLOGY- study of nature of God
*ETHICS- study of moral behaviour
*SCIENCE- dealing with body of facts
*METAPHYSICS- nature of reality
*ONTOLOGY-nature of being
o In our century, humanities provide certain
skills and values through the arts,
instruction places in his area of specialization
such as painting, sculpture, architecture,
dance, drama, etc.
II. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
 Every individual has his own characteristic
way of behaving, responding to emotions,
perceiving things and looking at the world.
 No two individuals are similar, how we
behave in our day to day lives reflects our
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 personality, how an individual behave
depends on his family background,
upbringing, and social status.
 Personality also influences what we think,
our beliefs, values, and expectations. What
we think about others depends on our
personality.
 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
-helps an individual to gain confidence and
high self-esteem, has also a positive impact
on one’s communication skills and the way
he sees the world.
-isn’t just an outer physical looks, but also
includes grooming of one’s inner self to
bring about a positive change in one’s life.
 PERSONALITY
-makes us unique and helps us stand apart
from the crowd.
-as students, it will help you to create a good
impression on others, build and develop
relationships, and help in your career growth.
 Self-management
-management or by oneself; the taking of
responsibility for one’s own behaviour and will
being. It is a key skill that will help you
throughout life.
-involves setting goals and managing your
time, developing your motivation and
concentration skills and will help you overcome
the lure of procrastination.
-effective self-management will help you avoid
stress and provide you with more opportunities
to get involved in fun campus activities.
 A key skill in self-management is self-
regulation
-self-regulation refers to individuals
monitoring, controlling and directing
aspects of their learning for themselves.
 Self-management strategies
1. MONITOR- don’t just let things happen,
assess and see why? Then pick a strategy.
2. EVALUATE- take time to ask if things are
working out for you.
3. REINFORCE- take positive actions
 Time Management/ Anti-
procrastination
o Procrastination
-it is a practice of doing more pleasurable things
than in place of less pleasurable ones, or
carrying out less urgent tasks to later time.
-Latin etymology, “procrastinare”-forward,
“crastinus”-next day
o Strategies for anti-procrastination
1. PRIORITIZE- you have a lot of things to do, so
assess the important or urgency of the task.
2. PLAN- preparation to act into action.
3. BREAK THINGS INTO SMALL AND
MANAGEABLE PIECES
4. GOAL SETTING
5. BE SPECIFIC- give exact time
6. USE ALL TIME
7. ACTION BUILDS MOMENTUM- do something,
anything, no excuses.
8. MAKE A COMMITMENT- create a deadline if
one doesn’t exist, need an earlier one.
9. ESTABLISH A ROUTINE
10. USE TIME MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING
TOOL.
III. BASIC EXHIBITION, PRDOCEDURE
AND DESIGN
 Exhibition spaces usually refer to galleries, but
today, a variety of venues can be used. In the
past, museum exhibitions meant simply
exhibiting and identifying artworks.
 They are expanded collections of artworks,
artifacts, antiquities, objects of science, mineral
s and fossils collected to attain a complete
understanding of the human being and the
world.
 But museums have also been a showcase of
wealth and power; this is why collections are
individually or collectively purchased,
appropriated, sequestered or stolen.
 The origin of Museum is often attributed to the
Ptolemaic “museion” in Alexandria, Egypt,
which was essentially a library.
 Museums, as they are known today, were first
established in Europe. In the 18th century, in
1750, French government began to admit the
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 public, mostly artists and students to see more
than 100 pictures in Luxembourg Palace, Paris.
The collection was later transferred to Louvre,
which it had its beginnings in the royal
collections of the 16th century King Francis I,
during the time of the French revolution,
became the first public art museum.
 Louvre opens its doors in 1773. The British
museums in London were founded as a public
institution in 1753, but prospective visitors will
apply in writing for admission.
 Other museums founded in the age of
enlightenment were:
1. National Museum in Naples, Italy (1738);
2. Uffizi in Florence, Italy (1743);
3. Museo Sacro (1756) and
4. Museo Pio Clementino (1770-1774), parts
of the Vatican museum complex
5. The National Science Museum in Madrid,
Spain (1771).
6. Royal collections were opened to the
public in Vienna, Austria (1700), Dresden,
Germany (1746), Hermitage in St.
Petersburg, Russia (1765)
 Modern art museums generally house far more
than paintings and sculpture. Prints and
drawings in every medium are also shown are
as the decorative art. Folk art, on the other
hand, is sometimes found in ethnic, crafts, or
historical museums.
 Art objects are “high context” forms of
communication conveying complex ideas. To
make sense of the original work requires the
viewer to ask questions, analyse, and criticize.
This is the summary of the viewer’s judgement.
This is what the exhibit processes.
 Curators of collections are mediators between
the needs and interests of the museum, their
departments, other scholars, and the public, a
major curatorial task today, aside from
collection building, research, and writing, is
mounting temporary special exhibitions. The
people behind the exhibit make sense of the art
for the viewing public. The act of putting labels,
brochures, tours, and other audio visual
productions shape this information. But the real
interpretation is up to the viewer who studies
the work of art.
 TYPES OF EXHIBITIONS
1. OBJECT ORIENTED EXHIBITION
-the presentation of object is purely for the
object’s sake. No interpretive information is
involved, much like showcasing a collection
in living rooms. The intent is to let the
object speak for itself.
2. CONCEPT ORIENTED EXHIBIT
-attention is focused on the message or the
transfer of information, the aim is to get the
story across, regardless of the availability of
collection. This kind of exhibition uses a lot
of texts, graphics, photos, and similar
materials.
3. MIDDLE GROUND
-most exhibitions fall in between the two
extremes. The middle ground takes into
account the dual mission of the museum to
collect objects and use them to educate.
These objects are presented thematically or
conceptually. The bottom line is to
communicate its best.
 STAGES OF EXHIBITION
1. CONCEPT PHASE
-conceptualizing exhibit and deciding upon
the theme, determining the audiences’
need, selecting ideas to develop, assessing
available resources, setting up schedule and
identifying resources.
2. DEVELOPMENTAL PHASE
A. Planning
-setting specific goals, deciding on
storyline, designing the exhibition,
creating promotional plan,
estimating costs, sourcing funds,
budgeting, tasking.
B. Production
-Building exhibit parts, mounting and
installing objects, developing the
educational programs, implementing
promotional plan, controlling the use
of resources, presenting the exhibition
to the public.
3. FUNCTIONAL PHASE
A. Operational stage
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 -having an exhibit open regularly,
doing visitor’s survey, securing the
exhibition, preserving the
collection, achieving the exhibition
goals.
B. Terminating stage
-dismantling exhibition, returning
objects to storage, balancing
accounts, closing the exhibition,
caring for collection, clearing and
repairing the gallery.

4. EVALUATION PHASE
-assessing the exhibition, assessing the
process of making the exhibition, making an
evaluation report, learning from strengths
and weaknesses to guide future exhibits.

 GALLERY MANAGEMENT TERMS

 ARITFACTS – items made by human being,
typically with an item of cultural or
historical interest. (SYNONYMS: relic,
article, handworks)
 ANTIQUITIES- ancient past especially before
the middle ages. (SYNONYMS: classical,
ancient)
 MUSEUM- a building in which objects of
historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural
interest are stored and exhibited.
 CULTURE- refers to ideas, habits, traditions,
customs, and social behaviour of a society.
(SYNONYMS: ethnic, racial, folk)
 ART GALLERY- a room or building for the
display or sale of the works of art.
 ART CURATOR- a person who selects and
often interprets work of art. In addition to
selecting works, he is also responsible for
writing labels, catalogue essays, and other
content supporting the exhibit.
 ART: CUTTING EDGE- latest or most
advance stages in art development.

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