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# The majestic Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol (2017) ## Art is Not Nature * Art is man-made; it is a creation of man utilizing his thoughtful skill and artistry, which undergoes process and planning. * Art is artificial because it is just an imitation or even an appropriation of reality and natu...

# The majestic Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol (2017) ## Art is Not Nature * Art is man-made; it is a creation of man utilizing his thoughtful skill and artistry, which undergoes process and planning. * Art is artificial because it is just an imitation or even an appropriation of reality and nature. * It is a representation of ideas, thoughts, and feelings that are communicated in creative and artistic ways. * Art that is created by God is divine, and art that is created by man is superficial or temporary. * Works of art are made by artists to adore the wonders of life and the beauty of God's creation. * Art can never be natural because it is momentary in the constant transformation of change; it does not change by itself unless manipulated by its creator, which is man. * Artists could make any work of art, but they definitely could not form nature. * From man's experiences, we cannot even compare Art with Nature because it is something mysterious, and it is made by the Divine Providence whose depth and mystery is beyond human understanding. ## Art Involves Experience * Art is a depiction of our experiences. * It demands taking part. * Art involves laying of pigments, molding of clay, chipping of marble, casting of bronze, constructing of buildings, singing of songs, playing roles on stage, acting, and going through rhythmic movements in a dance. * Every art does something with some physical material, the body or something outside the body; thus, the only way to find conviction and assertion is through immersion in the Arts. * We can only appreciate art if we spend time to look at it, listen to it, touch it, and feel its presence. ## An Art App Class, creating and presenting an Artwork