Art Appreciation (GEC 006) Lesson Notes PDF

# Art Appreciation (GEC 006) ## Topic Outline - Meaning and Importance of Art - Meaning and Importance of Art Appreciation - Assumptions of Art - The Functions of Art - Types of Subjects ## What is your favorite artwork and why? ## Meaning of Art There is no one universal definition of art sinc...

# Art Appreciation (GEC 006) ## Topic Outline - Meaning and Importance of Art - Meaning and Importance of Art Appreciation - Assumptions of Art - The Functions of Art - Types of Subjects ## What is your favorite artwork and why? ## Meaning of Art There is no one universal definition of art since art is subjective. ## What is Art? - Art is derived from the Latin word "ars" meaning ability or skill - J.V. Estola - Art is taken from the Italian word "artis" which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form, and ideas between material and technique - A.Tan - Art is never finished, only abandoned. - Leonardo Da Vinci - Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination - Lisa Morder - Art is the desire of man to express himself, to record the action of his personality in the world he lives in. - Amy Lowell ## Four (4) Standard Essentials of Arts 1. Art is human-made, not God made 2. Art is creative, not imitative 3. Art benefits and benefits man when he uses Art in practical life through artistic principles, taste, and skill 4. Art is expressed through a particular medium or material by which the artist communicated himself to his fellows. ## What is Art Appreciation? 1. Ability to interpret and understand man-made arts and enjoy through actual work experience with art tools and materials. 2. The possession of the works of art for one's admiration and satisfaction. 3. Refers to the knowledge and understanding of the general everlasting qualities that classify all great arts. 4. The introduction and exploration of visual and performing art forms. 5. The analysis of the form of an art to general audience to enhance their enjoyment and satisfaction of the works of art. ## Assumption of Art ## Assumption of Art - Art is universal. In every country of the world, art exists because it is important to people's lives. It is the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man in any culture. - Art as cultural. Art contributes with the understanding of past and present cultures. Through art, people learn about their culture's values and strengthen their culture's identity. - Art is not nature. Art is not nature because it is man-made. Art is man's interpretation of what he perceives as art. - Art involves experience. Artists used their experiences to ventilate their feelings through the works that they make. Some artists focus on societal problems, issues and concerns. ## The Functions of Art ## Aesthetic Function Through Art, man becomes conscious of the beauty of beauty and nature. They benefit from their work and from those who have done for their fellowmen. ## Utilitarian Function Through Art, man is provided with shelter, clothing, food, light, medicine, beautiful surroundings, personal ornamentals, entertainment, language, transportation, and other necessities and conveniences in life. ## Cultural Function Through the printed matter, Art transmits and preserve skills and knowledge from one generation to another. It makes man aware of their cultural background, making him more knowledgeable, making their life more enduring and satisfying. ## Social Function Through civic and graphic arts, man learns to love and help each other. International understanding and cooperation are fostered, and nations become more unified, friendly, cooperative, helpful, and sympathetic. ## Political Function Art reinforces and enhances a sense of identity and ideological connection to specific political views, political parties, and politicians. ## Educational Function There are art symbols and signs to illustrate the knowledge and attitudes that are not expressed in words. ## Spiritual Function Some artworks express spiritual beliefs, customs, ceremonies, and rituals about the meaning and destiny of life. These artworks may have religious significance. ## Philosophy of Art - Art as Mimesis - Art as Representation - Art for Art's Sake - Art as an Escape - Art as Functional ## Subject and Content Art In viewing art, there are clues that mediate between the artwork and the viewer. These clues are the components of a work of art: - Subject - the visual focus or the image that may be extracted from examining the artwork; the "what" - Content - the meaning that is communicated by the artist or the artwork; the "why" ## Types of Subject 1. Representational or Objective Arts 2. Non-Representational or Non-Objective Arts ## Representational Art - These types of art have subjects that refer to objects or events occurring in the real world. - Also termed objective art because the figures/objects depicted are easy to make out and decipher. ## Non-Representational Art - Art forms that do not make a reference to the real world, whether it is a person, place, thing, or even a particular event. - They do not represent anything and they are what they are. They rather appeal directly to the senses primarily because the satisfying organization of their elements. - It is stripped down to visual elements, such as shapes, lines, and colors that are employed to translate a. ## Sources of Subjects - Nature - History - Greek and Roman mythology - Religious tradition - Sacred oriental texts - Other works of art - Artwork - Autobiographies - The film of the artist - Diaries - Speeches - Documents - History - Mythology - Christian Tradition ## Kinds of Subject - Still life - Landscapes, Seascapes and Cityscapes - Animals - Portraits - Everyday life - History and legends - Religion and mythology - Dreams and ## Still life - Works of art that feature inanimate objects such as fruit, flowers, plants, rocks, shells, jewelry. Mostly in an indoor setting. ## Landscape - May include many kinds of scenery in nature including mountains, rivers, trees, etc. - Ex. cityscape, clodscape, or riverscape. ## Animals - They have been represented by artists from almost every ages and places. In fact, the earliest known paintings are representation of animals on the walls of caves. ## Portraits - Painting, drawing, sculpture, or photograph that is an artistic representation of a person or persons. - Usually the face is the focal point of the piece. - It is capable of showing a variety of moods and feelings. ## Figures - Figurative Art features the human figure similar to the way a portrait does. Figurative art may convey narrative or story elements. - The sculptures chief subject has traditionally been the human body, nude or clothed. ## Historical Art - Historical art (usually historical painting) refers to art that conveys a narrative about a historical, mythological, or ## Everyday Life - Observation of people going about their usual ways and performing their usual tasks. ## Political Art - Can be painting, sculpture, photography, installation, or film where its main theme are political issues. ## Social Art - Any artistic expression that aims to create social impact and change.