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ART APPRECIATION Generose C.Baculanlan BSN-Y1-26 Basic Assumptions of the Art Humanities Comes from the Latin word ‘Humanus’ meaning “refined culture, and human” Study of the different cultural aspects of man, his f...

ART APPRECIATION Generose C.Baculanlan BSN-Y1-26 Basic Assumptions of the Art Humanities Comes from the Latin word ‘Humanus’ meaning “refined culture, and human” Study of the different cultural aspects of man, his frailties in life and how it can be improved. Records man’s quest for answer to the fundamental questions he asks about himself and about life. Importance of Humanities Man needs an image of himself. Understanding of his matures. Necessary for the development of a complete social man. Provides man with a measure of his own passion and desire. Regulate man’s behavior. Etymology of Art Art was derived from the Aryan root word “AR” which means “to put together” Another origin came from the latin terms “ARS”, meaning “ability or skills. Expresses aesthetic ideas by use of skill and imagination, cover areas of artistic creativity- embraces visual art, literature, music and dance. Purpose of The Arts Create Beauty Provide Decoration Reveal Truth Immortalize Express religious values Record and commemorate experiences Create order and harmony Humanities and Fine Art try to describe what kind of creature we are, and how we got to be this way. Specifically, the arts try to understand the human condition “Creative Impulses” that sometimes communicate through mysterious channels. Art is something that is perennially around us. ➔ A bank manager choosing what to wear together with his shirt and shoes ➔ A politician shuffling her music while comfortably seated in her car looking for her favorite song. ➔ A student marveling at the intricate designs of a medieval cathedral during his field trip. ➔ A market vendor cheering for her belt in a dance competition on a noontime TV program. Plato had the sharpest foresight when he discussed in the Symposium that beauty, the object of any love, truly progresses. As one moves through life, one locates better, more beautiful objects of desire. One can never be totally content with what is just before him. Human beings are drawn toward what is good and ultimately beautiful. Assumption of Art Art is Universal Art has always been timeless and universal, spanning generations and continents through and through Iliad and Odyssey these works, purportedly written before the beginning of recorded history, are believed to be man’s attempt at recording stories and tales that have been passed on, known, and sung throughout the years. People feel that what are considered artists are only those which have been made a long time ago. This is a misconception Age is not a factor in determining art. In the Philippines, the works of Jose Rizal and Francisco Balagtas are not being read because they are old. Otherwise, works of other Filipino who have died would have been required in junior high school too. Art is Not Nature Art is man’s expression of his reception of nature. Art is man’s way of interpreting nature. Art is made by man, whereas nature is given around us. It is this juncture that they can be considered opposites. What we find in nature should not be expected to be present in art too. Art is based on an individual’s subjective experiences of nature. It is not meant, after all, to accurately define what the elephant we really like in nature is. Artists are not expected to duplicate nature just as scientists with their elaborate laboratories cannot make nature.  Arts Involve Experience Art is just experience. By experience, we mean the “actual doing of something” Art involves experience, there can never be an appreciation of art without experience. In matters of art, the subject’s perception is of primacy. In philosophical terms, perception of art is always a value judgment. It depends on who the perceiver is, his tastes, his biases, and what he has inside him. Every experience with art is accompanied by some emotion. One either likes or dislikes, agree or disagree that a work of art is beautiful. Nature of Art Art existed since man learned to draw and before he could even start to talk as shown by the early paintings in the prehistoric period. The body of arts considered ideas, belief, and values of the past, present, and future. For as long as man has existed on this planet, he has cultivated the land, altered the conditions of the fauna and the flora, in order to survive. In his works. Through his bare hands, man constructed infrastructures that tended to his needs, like his house. He sharpened swords and spears. He employed fire in order to melt gold. Art suggests the capacity to produce an intended result from carefully planned steps or methods. The Ancient World did not have any conceived notion of art in the same way that we do now. To them, art only meant using the bare hands to produce something that will be useful to one’s day to day life. Example; The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The New York public library. Arts in Medieval means “any special form of book-learning, such as grammar or logic, magic or astrology. ➔ Early Renaissance artists saw their activities merely as craftsmanship, devoid of a whole lot of intonations that are attached to the word now. ➔ During the 17th century when the problem and idea of aesthetics began to unfold distinctly from the notion of technical workmanship, which was the original conception of the word “ART”. ➔ In the 18th century the word has evolved to distinguish between the fine arts and the useful arts. The fine art would come to mean “not delicate or highly skilled in arts, but “beautiful art” Why Study the Humanities? “The humanities constitute one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man.” Human history has witnessed how man evolved not just physically but also culturally, from cave painters to men of exquisite paintbrush users to present.  Function of Art and Philosophy Polar Art Expression 1. Visual Art- is the kind of art that the population is most likely more exposed to, but its variations are so diverse they range from sculptures that you see in art galleries to the last movie you saw. Some mediums of visual art include paintings, drawings, letterings, printings, sculptures, digital imaging, and more. 2. Film - refers to the art of putting together a succession of still images in order to create an illusion of movement, Filmmaking focuses on its aesthetic, cultural, and social value and is considered as both an art and an industry. 3. Performance Art- art is a live and the artist’s medium is mainly the human body which he or she uses to perform, but also employs other kinds of art such as visual art, props or sound. 4. Poetry Performance - is an art form where the artist express his emotions not using paint, charcoal or camera, but expresses them through words. 5. Architecture - is the art of designing and constructing buildings and other types of structures. It is often referred to as “MOTHER OF THE ARTS” because it houses, serves as a background for, or occurs in relation to other field art. Materials used include stone concrete, brick, wood and steel. 6. Dance - is a series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music accompaniment. Dance (French dancier,) generally refers to human form of expression or presented in a socal, spiritual or performance settings. ➔ Choreography is the art of making dances, and the person who does this is called choreographer. 7. Literary Art- art goes beyond the usual professional, academic, journalistic, and other technical form of writing, It focuses on writing using a specific form or norm. It may include both fiction and nonfiction such as novels. 8. Theater - uses live performances to present accounts or imaginary events before a live audience. Theater art performance usually follows a script, though they should not be confused with literary arts. 9. Applied Arts - incorporate elements of style and design to everyday items with the aim of increasing their aesthetic value. Artists in the field bring beauty, charm, and comfort into many things that are useful in everyday life. The Function of Art A. As a Therapy - In its therapeutic function, art can be and is used as therapy for individuals with a variety of illnesses, both physical and mental. B. Art as Artifact - Art also functions as an artifact a product of a particular time and place, an artwork represents the ideas and technology of that specific time and place. As we look back over history, we find in art striking, and in some cases, the only, tangible records of some peoples. The insight we gain into culture including our own are enhanced tremendously by such artifacts as paintings, sculptures, poems, plays and buildings. C. Personal Function of Art - are varied and highly subjective. This means that its function depends on the person - the artist who created the art. D. Social Function of Art - Art is considered to have a social function if and when it addresses a particular collective interest as opposed to a personal interest. Political Art is a very common example of an art with a social function. Art may convey a message of protest, contestation, or whatever message tha artist intends his work to carry. E. Physical Function of Art - are the easiest to spot and understand. The physician functions of art can be found in artworks that are crafted in order to serve some physical. F. Other Function of Art - music as an art is also interesting to talk about in relation to function. Music in its original form was principally functional. Music was used for dance and religion. Unlike today, when one can just listen to music for the sake of music’s sake, the ancient world saw music only as an instrument to facilitate worship and invocation. ➔ Art Representation ➔ Art as an Disinterested Judgment ➔ Art as a Communication of Emotion Subject and Content Subject refers to the visual focus or the image that may be extracted from examining the artwork. “WHAT” Types of Subject Non-Representational Art Source of Object Nature History Greek and Roman  Sacred Oriental text Judeo- Christian Tradition Kinds of Subject History Landscape, Cityscape, Seascape Still Life Animals Nature Myth and Mythology Dreams, Fantasies Content is the meaning that is communicated by the artist or the artwork. “WHY” Levels of Meaning ➔ Factual pertains to be the most rudimentary level of meaning for it may be extracted from the identifiable or recognizable forms in the artwork and understanding how these elements relate to one another. ➔ Conventional pertains to the acknowledgement, interpretation of the work using motifs, signs, symbols, and other cyphers as bases of its meaning. These conventions are established through time, strengthened by recurrent use and wide acceptance by its viewers or audience and scholars who study then. ➔ Subjective interpretation of art varies on the viewer’s personal circumstance and experiences. Artist and Artisan Artist An artist is a person who performs any of the creative arts. This captures all forms of art. The specialty of an artist is that he is able to create art for the sake of art itself without needing any ulterior motivates. Artisan A skilled worker who makes things by hand. This includes various objects ranging from jewelry to furniture. An artisan is able to produce something that has a functional value, although it should not be limited to its use value alone. Artistic Value ➔ Artist - the object has a clear artistic value ➔ Artisan - the object has an artistic value Functional Value ➔ Artist - the object has no functional value ➔ Artisan - the object has a functional value Object ➔ Artist - the object has a lot of aesthetic value and is appreciated for this quality as it pleases the individual. ➔ Artisan - the object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic attributes to it. What is an Art Curator? Are employed by museum and art galleries to design, develop and manage installations and exhibits. This requires them to acquire works of art, ensure proper storage and help maintain museum collections, Role of an Art Curator More of the interpretation and development of the artwork(s) or the collection(s) through establishing the significance, relationship, and relevance of these materials. Some of the roles expected of curators are the ability to research and write, as an arbiter of design and layout , and deciding for the display and hanging of materials foe The Filmmaking Process Step by Step Planning and Getting Ready to Film ( Development and Pre-Production) Filming (Production) Completing the Film and Getting it ready to show (Post Production) The Two Major Awards Given to Artist in the Philippines 1. The Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (Order of National Artist) - The conferment of the Order of National Artist is the “highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine Arts; namely, music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, film, broadcast art, and architecture and allied arts. The order is jointly administered by the Philippines (CCP) and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions” (NCCA, 2015).  2. Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award) - A “Manlilikha ng Bayan” who is a “citizen engaged in any traditional art uniquely Filipino whose distinctive skills have reached such a high level of technical and artistic excellence and have been passed on to and widely practiced by the present generation in his/ her community with the same degree of technical and artistic competence” (NCCA,2015). Some of The Greatest Artists in The World Leonardo Da Vinci - Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer whose skill and intelligence epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. Most Famous Works of Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa, 1503 The Last Supper, 1498 Madonna and the child, 1490 Lady with an Ermine, 1489- 1490 Ginevra de’ Benci, 1474 Vincent Van Gogh - A Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art. In just over a decade he created approximately 2100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. Most Famous Works of Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night, 1889 Sunflowers, 1889 Self Portrait, 1889 The Potato Eaters, 1885 Michelangelo di Lodovici Buonarroti Sinomo - an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the high renaissance. Born in the republic of Florence, his work was inspired by models from classical antiquity and had a lasting influence on Western art. Most Famous Works Michelangelo di Lodovici Buonarroti Sinomo The sistine Chapel Ceiling, painted in fresco between in 1508 and 1512 David, 1504 La Pieta, 1449  Some of the Greatest in the Philippines Fernando Amorsolo - was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscape. Nicknamed the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”, he was the first ever to be recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines. The Most Famous Works of Fernando Amorsolo Dalagang Bukid 1958 Planting Rice 1921 Carlos Botong Francisco - A filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal. Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historica pieces. The Most Famous Works of Carlos Botong Francisco Bayanihan, 1962 Filipino Struggle Through History, 1964 Benedicto Cabrera - known as “BenCab”, is a Filipino painter and was awarded National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 2006. He was noted as “arguably the best selling painter of his generation of Filipino artist. The Most Famous Works of Benedicto Cabrera Mysterious Woman, 2005 Sabel in Blue, 2006 The Oriental Man, 1982 Elements of Art Elements of Visual Arts ❖ The elements of visual art are the visual components which are required to create a work of art. ❖ Knowing the basics of the elements of visual art can help any artist to create a well balanced and beautiful design. ❖ To develop a more thorough understanding of artistic composition one of the must learn how to examine and utilize the various elements Visual Elements 1. Lines - a mark on a surface that describe a shape or outline Vertical Lines - are poised for action. They are poised, balanced, forceful, and dynamic. They express an impression of DIGNITY. Horizontal Lines - are lines of repose and serenity. They express ideas of calmness and quiescence. Diagonal Lines - Implies movement and tension Curve Lines - Evokes fluidity and grace. Three Main Types of Lines 1. Repetition - occurs when two or more lines are drawn within a corner following the lines of the corner. 2. Contrast - Lines that are in opposition to each other form 3. Transition Line - is a line that connects two workflow elements 2. Colors - refers to the visual perception of light being reflected from a surface of an artwork. Divided into three groups Primary, Secondary and Tertiary. Attributes of Color Hue - is the term for the pure spectrum colors commonly referred to be the “color names” Color Wheel - a circular diagram of hues arranged systematically Value- refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. Intensity - refers to the brightness or darkness of color Tints - are values above the normal. Colors make lighter by adding white Shades - are values below the normal. Colors made darker by adding black Psychology Colors Color have varied psychological and emotional connotations Black - death and gloom White - purity and innocence Red - blood, anger, and fear Green - happiness and abundance 3. Texture - is the element that deals more directly with sense of touch. It has to do with the characteristics of surfaces which can be rough or smooth or dull, plain or irregular. ➔ Implied texture - express the idea of how a surface might feel. ➔ Actual texture - texture that can actually be felt.  4. Perspective - deals with the effect of distance upon the appearance of an object, by means of which the eye judges spatial relationships. Kinds of Perspective Linear Perspective - is the representation of an appearance of distance by means of converging lines Aerial Perspective - is the representation of relative distance of objects by gradations of tone or color. 5. Space - refers to distance or areas around, between or within components of a pisces. Kinds of Space Positive Space - the areas in a work of art that are the subjects, or areas of interest. Negative Space - areas around the subjects, or areas of interest. 6. Form - Refers to a three-dimensional object. Applies to the overall design of a work art. It describes the structure or shape of an object. Types of Forms Geometric Forms - Regular shapes based on mathematical principles. Organic Forms - Irregular and natural shape inspired by nature 7. Volume - refers to the amount of space occupied in three dimensions. It also refers to solidity or thickness. Shape, Form, and Volume are words that are used to describe DISTRICT AREAS or PART OF WORKS OF ART OR ARCHITECTURE.