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Part 1Has your definition of the humanities differed from your Introduction Post pt.2? What has changed?Based on the video with Semir Zeki, do you believe the processing of beauty is the same for individuals while the experience of beauty is different for individuals? Explain. Chapters 1 and 2 from Aesthetics Theory and Practice explore how to explain what is aesthetics and what is art. Using this foundation, explain the difference between the two. Use text examples when possible. See the painting below by Jackson Pollock. Is this aesthetically pleasing to you, is it beautiful? Why or why not? What do you think Pollock was trying to say? Use text examples from Ch. 1 & 2 Aesthetics Theory and Practice when possible. What was Andrew Marvell trying to say in ‘To His Coy Mistress?’ What was your overall interpretation of the work? (Use close reading here)Part 2Why is creative expression essential to the Humanities?Ethan Hawke describes creativity as a method of healing, do you agree? Why or why not? Do you believe you have to ‘know yourself’ to be creative? Or can you ‘find yourself’ by being creative? A little of both? Explain. From “Street Art,” choose one artist who uses politics and social issues as subject matter. What issues do they bring to light? Choose another artist who has non-political work, what is their work about?Do you believe there is a difference between street art and vandalism? Explain. Find and photograph (or draw) an example of Street Art or graffiti from your local area and post it here. What do you think the work is about? Is the artist trying to convey a specific message? What media has been used? Where is the location of the work?
