WGU C100 - Introduction to Humanities – Exam Review, Comprehensive. Rated A+ 2024

Classicism - -refers to the aesthetic attitudes and principles reflected in the art and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome Major Themes in the Classical Period - -Balance, truth/reason, democracy/republic and humanism Democracy - -government "rule by the people" developed by Greeks Socratic Method - -Analytical method of reasoning developed by Greek philosopher Socrates, ask a progression of questions in pursuit of truth Philosopher King - -Hypothetical ruler of Plato's idea city-state Allegory of the Cave - -Plato's metaphor in The Republic, contrast way most perceive reality and Plato's idea of the true form of reality. The Forms - -Plato's concept that there are ideal essences (the Forms) of objects or things Republic - -Government where power rest in the body of the citizens- public government Ionic order - -Classical Geek architectural style, fluted column shaft, capital with volutes (spiral scrolllike ornaments) and a large base