Introduction to Art and Humanities PDF

Introduction TO ART & HUMANITIES Prepared by: Prof. Edielyn G. Gutierrez Leonardo Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man (1490) TABLE OF CONTENTS  01 Why Study Humanities?  Why Study Humanities? Latin “humanus” Studies man which means, human, cul...

Introduction TO ART & HUMANITIES Prepared by: Prof. Edielyn G. Gutierrez Leonardo Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man (1490) TABLE OF CONTENTS  01 Why Study Humanities?  Why Study Humanities? Latin “humanus” Studies man which means, human, cultured and the way he conducts himself and refined from the time of his existence to the present (Martin & Jacobus, 2004).  02 Fundamental Principles of the Humanities  Fundamental Principles of the Humanities ❖ Human nature is inherently good. ❖ Individuals are free and are capable of making choices. ❖ Human potential for growth and development is virtually unlimited. C ❖ Self-concept plays an important role in growth and development. ❖ Individuals have an urge for self-actualization. ❖ Reality is defined by each person. ❖ Individuals have a responsibility to both themselves and to others.  Fundamental Principles of the Humanities ❖ Human nature is inherently good. ❖ Individuals are free and are capable of making choices. ❖ Human potential for growth and development is virtually unlimited. C ❖ Self-concept plays an important role in growth and development. ❖ Individuals have an urge for self-actualization. ❖ Reality is defined by each person. ❖ Individuals have a responsibility to both themselves and to others.  03 Nature of Arts  Nature of Arts Aryan “ar” Latin “sars, artis” which means to join, to which means everything put together. that is artificially made or composed by man. ART Refers to the skillful arrangement or composition of some common but significant qualities of nature such as sound, colors, lines, movements, words, stone, and wood, to express feelings, thoughts, imaginations, and dreams in an amazing, meaningful and enjoyable way (Adams, 2002).  04 Functions of Art  Functions of Art 01 02 Functional art forms Non-functional art forms form of arts that makes man’s life serve purposes far beyond mundane better. survival functions. All art forms have the following functions: ❖ The human need for expression; ❖ The social need for display, celebration, and communication; ❖ The physical needs for functional objects.  05 Art: As Viewed by Philosophy AESTHETICS The philosophical study of beauty and taste. ARISTOTLE ❖ Considered art as imitation or a representation of nature. ART NATURE PLATO ❖ Art is an imitation of physical thing which are in turn imitation of the perfect, rational, eternal and changeless original (Forms or Ideas). Forms or Ideas ❖ 2ideas of the arts: ❖ Art is imitation ❖ Art is dangerous  IMMANUEL KANT ❖ Beauty is a matter of taste. ❖ Taste is the way people respond to objects or things. ❖ Taste can both be subjective and universal ❖ Subjective focus on the pleasure one experiences as he responds to it. ❖ Universal is non aesthetic and does not consider the beauty of the work or the mastery of the artist, but rather, the artwork is appreciated for what it is. ❖ 2 kinds of aesthetic responses: ❖ Beauty results in pleasure if there is order, harmony and symmetry. ❖ Beauty leads to a response of awe that overwhelmsthe viewers of the art.  06 Artists and Artisans  Artisan A person who is in a skilled trade that involves making things by hand. Paete’s Albay’s Pangasinan’s Woodcarver Ceramic maker Basket weaver  Artist A person who exhibits exceptional skills in the visual and/or the performing arts. Michaelangelo Fernando Amorsolo  07 The Arts Forms Visual Arts 2D or Graphic Arts  DRAWING The fundamental skill needed in the visual arts. Best described as the application of dry media to a surface.  PAINTING Best described as the application of wet media to a surface.  MOSAIC Decoration of a surface with designs made up of closely set, usually variously colored, small pieces of material.  COLLAGE It is the technique of pasting paper cut- outs onto various surfaces.  PRINTMAKING A process used for making reproduction of graphic works. Visual Arts 3D or Plastic Arts  SCULPTURE The sculptor creates a solid form using molding, carving, welding, casting and assembling. Some of the popular medium are clay, wood, stone, metal, ice, glass and plastic.  ARCHITECTURE The most functional of all the art forms. It involves creating designs for buildings and infrastructures.  Timed / Auditory Arts  LITERATURE The art of using words to express thoughts, ideas and feelings. It takes the form of poetry, novel, short story, essay, epic, legends, etc.  MUSIC The art of sound expressed through a song, through the use of instruments or a combination of both. It should express rhythm, harmony and melody that is soothing or appeals to the state of its audience.  Performing / Combined Arts  DANCE The art of body movements that is tuned to a musical piece. Body movements should be graceful and in rhythm with the accompanying musical piece.  THEATER The performance of a drama. Actors perform on stage in front of a live audience. Dialogues may be recited, sang or eliminated (pantomimes).  CINEMA A series of images that are projected onto a screen to create the illusion of motion.  08 Appreciating the Arts  Appreciating Art Analyze the artwork in terms of what the artist wants his work to Give a good description of the represent and their (learners) artwork based on knowledge subjective reaction to the works of art elements and materials. 01 02 which includes their thoughts and feelings. Judge the artwork as to 05 03 Perceive the artwork in the whether it is good or bad context of its history. based on the learner’s perception of it and its 04 aesthetic and cultural value. Give meaning to the artwork based on description, analysis, and context.  THANKS! Prepared by: Prof. Edielyn G. Gutierrez Slidesgo CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Freepik Flaticon Freepik