Why Study Art? PDF

WHY STUDY ART? 1. Connect to the past= understand the world, understand own society and understand the self. 2. Gain insight into the human condition=access to different perspectives, broaden thinking by travelling through time and space. 3. Learn to construct meaning and arti...

WHY STUDY ART? 1. Connect to the past= understand the world, understand own society and understand the self. 2. Gain insight into the human condition=access to different perspectives, broaden thinking by travelling through time and space. 3. Learn to construct meaning and articulate thought=develop an open mind, understand that there is more than one way to solve a problem. ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ART 1. ART IS UNIVERSAL. Art has been created by various people, at all places and time. Art exists because it is liked and enjoyed. 2. ART IS NOT NATURE Art is man-made. Art is man’s expression of his reception of nature, his own interpretation of what he sees around him. Man’s perception of what is already given in nature. 3. ART INVOLVES EXPERIENCE How do you know if a movie is good? Or if the latest song of your favourite artist is better than the last one? In order to know what an artwork is, we have to sense it, see or hear it, see and hear it. Emotion must be involved in the experience of art. TYPES OF ART 1. Visual art - Perceived by the sense of sight Graphic Arts 2-dimensional surfaces like Painting, drawing, photography and other products of the printing industry – books, signs, posters, ads/advertisements Plastic Arts (Greek “plastikos” – to form or to mold) 3- dimensional forms like Architectural designs, other structures; landscapes, interior design, sculpture, crafts – jewelry, weaving, ceramics; industrial arts – designs of cars or appliances or clothing or stage production  2. Performing arts Theater, play, dance and music Involves movement, speaking and gestures  3. Literary arts Short stories, novels, poetry, drama  4. Popular Arts Film, newspaper, magazine, radio and television Main characteristic – gay and lively  5. Gustatory art of the cuisine  Skill in food and beverage preparation  6. Decorative Arts  Visual objects produced for beautifying houses, offices  Also called Applied arts  Example: bowls, chandeliers, furniture CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ARTIST  Has a wide or keen imagination and Skill or ability or has the art of craftmanship THANK YOU!