Week 1 ARTA111/211 Art Appreciation Lecture PDF

WEEK 1 ARTA111/211 LECTURE  COURSE DESCRIPTION Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that develops students' ability to appreciate, analyze, and critique works of art. Through interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches this course equips students with a broad knowledge o...

WEEK 1 ARTA111/211 LECTURE  COURSE DESCRIPTION Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that develops students' ability to appreciate, analyze, and critique works of art. Through interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches this course equips students with a broad knowledge of the practical, historical, philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in order to hone students' ability to articulate their understanding of the arts.  HUMANITIES Humanities came from the Latin word humanus meaning refined, cultured and human. Study of the different cultural aspect of man, his frailties in life and how it can be improved. Records man’s quest for answers to the fundamental questions he asks about himself and about life.  HUMANITIES Originated from the Renaissance Latin expression “studia humanitatis” - culture, refinement, education. Humanities today include literature, language, philosophy, geography, history, religion, music and art. Art is a subject under humanities.  ETYMOLOGY OF ART ART comes from the Aryan root word AR which means to put together Latin word ARS which means skills/ability Italian word ARTIS – which means craftsmanship and mastery of form cover those areas of artistic creativity -embraces the visual arts, literature, music and dance expresses aesthetic ideas by use of skill & imagination Other Definition of Arts PLATO – Art is that which brings life in harmony with the world. ARISTOTLE – Art is the realization in external form of a true idea and is traced back to that natural love of imitation which characterizes human. LEONARDO DA VINCI – Art is never finished, only abandoned. PABLO PICASSO – Art is a life that helps us to realize the truth. 4 Common Essentials of Art 1. Art is man-made, not God-made 2. Art is creative, not imitative 3. Art benefits and satisfies man – when he uses art in practical life through artistic principles, taste and skill. 4. Art is expressed through a certain medium or material by which the artist communicates himself to his fellows. Why do we study ART?  Why do we study ART? Our culture is increasingly dominated by images: learn to read and understand them fully. Art contains information. Art makes humans appreciate the beauty of what is around them. The Importance of Art 1. Art improves our creativity skills. 2. Art gives us joy and satisfaction. 3. Art relieves stress. 4. Art gives us the opportunity to showcase our talent. 5. Art gives us confidence in our performance. 6. Art helps us to do well academically. 7. Art helps us to learn visually. 8. Art helps us to express our emotions. 9. Art is a different language because it can express things without words.  ART APPRECIATION The knowledge, understanding, analysis of an art. The ability to interpret and understand man-made arts and enjoy them through actual work experience. The possession of the works of art for one’s admiration and satisfaction.  Art appreciation is SUBJECTIVE. It depends on personal preference on: a. The aesthetics and form of art b. Elements and principles of design c. Social and cultural acceptance Art Appreciation is important to students. It develops their visual thinking and analytical skills.  Relevance of Art Appreciation Can help the person make sense of his world. Can help us imagine even the unimaginable. To connect to a person’s life and experience. Transport us to different places and culture. To empathize to a community ART HISTORY The historical development and stylistic context of the objects or arts that includes the major and minor arts. Encompasses the different methods of studying visual art. PURPOSE OF ART HISTORY 1. To place art in a social and historical context. 2. The more information, the better the evaluation on the works of art. 3. For better understanding on the story behind a particular piece of artwork. 4. To see how things like war, religion, politics, technological change have effect not only in the artist but on the artwork that was produced. Methods used in Art History 1. Art historians examine the works of art in the context of its time or within which it was created. 2. They analyze the works of arts through the analysis of their forms. 3. They also use critical theory in analyzing objects of arts when dealing with more recent objects. 4. The application of media and digital technology.  IMAGINATION VS. CREATIVITY IMAGINATION – thinking of something that is not present. CREATIVITY – is doing something meaningful with your imagination. If you have ideas but don’t act on them, you are imaginative but not creative.  Visual Arts: arts that are primarily seen, occupies space. Examples: paintings, sculptures and architectures Auditory Arts: heard, timed arts; exist in time. Examples: music and poetry Combined/Performing Arts: combines visual & auditory elements. Examples: drama & theatre, dancing, cinema & TV, opera PURPOSES OF THE ARTS 1. TO CREATE BEAUTY 2. TO PROVIDE DECORATION 3. TO REVEAL THE TRUTH 4. TO IMMORTALIZE 5. TO EXPRESS RELIGIOUS VALUES 6. TO RECORD AND COMMEMORATE EXPERIENCE 7. TO CREATE ORDER AND HARMONY