Art Appreciation for Pre-Service Teachers

Review Sessions cum BLEPT Simulation for Pre-Service Teachers

• Prepared by Bernardo M. Batino Jr., LPT, Faculty, Olivarez College Tagaytay.

Art Appreciation

• The term "art" fundamentally represents the expression of ideas or feelings through creative processes.
• A standard definition of art is used to express ideas or feelings through creative processes and imagination.
• Art is commonly considered a discipline under the broader umbrella of humanities.

Visual, Performing, Literary, and Applied Arts

• Visual arts refer to artistic disciplines that primarily rely on visual elements, such as form, color, line, texture, and space, to create works of art.
• Examples of traditional mediums in visual arts include painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking.
• Performing arts is a form of artistic expression that unfolds in real time and space through performances, gestures, and actions.
• Literary arts encompass written forms of artistic expression, including poetry, prose, drama, and creative non-fiction.
• Applied arts refer to artistic practices that have a practical or functional purpose, often serving utilitarian or decorative functions in everyday life.

Principles of Design

• Line: a series of points with length and direction.
• Shape: a two-dimensional figure with height and width, formed by connecting ends of a line.
• Space: the emptiness or positive/negative space in an artwork.
• Value: the lightness and darkness of color.
• Color: the property of an object that is seen by light reflecting off it.
• Texture: the way something feels or appears to feel.
• Form: a three-dimensional shape with volume, similar to shape but with added depth.

Principles of Design (continued)

• Proportion: the relative size, scale, and relationships between elements within a composition.
• Harmony: the overall sense of wholeness and completeness.
• Balance: visual equilibrium that makes a design feel stable.
• Variety: the use of diverse elements.
• Movement: the illusion of motion or direction within a static artwork.
• Emphasis: giving greater impact to a certain element.
• Rhythm: the repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern.

Functions of Art

• Social Function: the role of art in society, fostering connections, stimulating dialogue, and promoting social change.
• Personal Function: the impact of art on individuals' emotions, experiences, and self-expression.
• Practical Function: the utility or usefulness of art in everyday life beyond its aesthetic or expressive qualities.
• Aesthetic Function: the way art appeals to, and is appreciated for, its beauty or emotional power.

Philippine Art

• Pre-colonial Philippines: art was for ritual purposes or for everyday use.
• Islamic Art: characterized by geometric designs and patterns, eliciting focus from the believers.
• Spanish Art: art became a handmaiden of religion, serving to propagate the Catholic faith and support the colonial order.
• American Art: commercial and advertising arts were integrated into the fine arts curriculum.
• Modern Art: began after World War 2 and the granting of Independence, focusing on national identity.
• Contemporary Art: the art of today, exploring cultural diversity and global issues.

Recognition and Awards

• The Order of National Artist (Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining): the highest recognition the Philippine government can give to a person of arts.
• Examples of National Artists: Guillermo Tolentino (sculptor), Nick Joaquin (writer), Fernando Amorsolo (painter), Levi Celerio (lyricist).
• Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award): established in 1992 to honor and support traditional folk artists and preserve their skills and craft.

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (continued)

• Eligibility criteria: Filipino citizen, belonging to an indigenous or traditional cultural community, engaged in the tradition for at least 50 years, produced distinctive and superior quality work.
• Recipients of the award: Ginaw (poet, Oriental Mindoro), Bilog (preservation of Mangyan literary tradition), Masino (musician and storyteller, Palawan), Lang Dulay (textile weaver, use of Abaca fibers).