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# Chapter 1: The Importance, Meaning, and Assumptions of Art ## Learning Outcomes By the end of this chapter, students should be able to: 1. State the importance of art 2. Differentiate art history from art appreciation 3. Clarify misconceptions about art; differentiate art from nature 4. Charac...

# Chapter 1: The Importance, Meaning, and Assumptions of Art ## Learning Outcomes By the end of this chapter, students should be able to: 1. State the importance of art 2. Differentiate art history from art appreciation 3. Clarify misconceptions about art; differentiate art from nature 4. Characterize the assumptions of art 5. Categorize works of art citing personal experiences This chapter introduces the importance of art as a part or component of our dynamic civilization and art as an essential form of expression and communication our daily existence. The meaning of art covers its etymology to modern definition and how man sees it variably and relatively from person, time, and place. The assumptions tackle the principles and sources of appreciating art and establish the margin and boundary of the responsibility and duty in fulfilling what man is capable of doing. ## The Importance of Art The arts are indescribable to define and difficult to gather into a conceptual net, but we would probably agree that the arts enhance daily experiences. Art has touched everyone. Art is all around us, being universal as it can be found in all cultures. We are certain that we do not want to be without the arts, yet we are pushed to define them and sometimes even to understand them. Art has a particular importance in our lives. All the art that we receive through our senses have a purpose, as well as expression; they occupy some place in our judgment. These days, art plays a vital part in developing the intellect of the younger generation in building up a positive character and appreciate natural aesthetics.. An artistically tending student has a constructive turn of mind and artistic ways in every work he or she performs. Above all, such a student steadily develops unbiased, responsive and inventive mind full of creativity and dormant talent. In this period of advanced technology and modernization, art is of vital magnitude. We fight back to stabilize.