CLASS TIME - I found it very interesting that the Humanities can be broken up into three main historical definitions, the classical, the medieval and the modern. - Art can be divided into two parts Liberal Arts: history, philosophy, languages, literature Fine Arts: performing, visual, mix; including film and contemporary art - I learned what sophic and mantic mean and how they can be applied to describing art or a time period of art. I felt like these terms really helped to distinguish the style of art being produced during specific time periods. Sophic is analytic, while mantic is innovative. - In "A Brief History of the World" notes I realized that art really does reflect its people and the time period in which it was created. A discussion came up about pop art and its importance. I feel that pop art is not only the most relevant to a generation but the most reflective as well. I am obviously impressed and moved when I see a piece of fine art, however, I feel just as moved when I see works of more relevance. When I was in New York a few weeks ago I was so intrigued by the sidewalk murals and wall paintings. They are the works of the people. They reflect the ideas and express the problems or joy felt by a group of individuals and therefore for an entire generation. These types of art along with new and modern art help to shape society and voice its opinion for the people of tomorrow.