Art Appreciation Reviewer PDF

- ART - Universal human expression, transcending time and places. - A reflection of our perception of the world. - Testament to the power of human creativity and experience. - PRE HISTORIC - the use of bare hands to create objects for daily life. - ARS - a craft or specialized form...

- ART - Universal human expression, transcending time and places. - A reflection of our perception of the world. - Testament to the power of human creativity and experience. - PRE HISTORIC - the use of bare hands to create objects for daily life. - ARS - a craft or specialized form of skills. - A form of specialized knowledge, like grammar or astrology. - DARK AGES OF EUROPE - period of declined culture and science. Focus on faith and religion. - RENAISSANCE - "rebirth" humanism - COLLINGWOOD 1938 - the functional art were separated from fine arts. - FUNTIONAL ART - focused on creating useful practical objects. - FINE ART - emphasizing beauty and aesthetics over function. - GALLOPING WILD BOAR- cave of Altamira Spain; Paleolithic period. - HUMANITIES - The distinction between mere existence and full, meaningful life. - HUMANITIES - " human actions and experience, through unnamed and unclassified, laid the foundation of subsequent human inquiry. ***THE UNIVERSALITY OF AR**T* - TIMELESS APPEAL - art remain relevant and appreciated across generations and cultures. - COUNTINOUS CRAFTING - Art is created by people from all backgrounds, united by the desire to express themselves. - ENDURING SIGNIFICANCE - Masterpieces of the past continue to captivate and inspire us today. ART IS NOT NATURE - INTERPRETATION OF NATURE - " Art is [human's expression] of their perception of the natural world. - DISTINC FROM NATURE - " Art is a creation of human hands, SEPARATE from the natural world around us. ART AS AN EXPRESSION - DUDELY, et al, 1960 - " Art does not need any definitions". it's an experience. - Art is accompanied by emotion. Feelings ad emotions are proofs that the artwork has been experienced. ***ART AS AN EXPRESSION*** - ROBIN GEORGE COLLINGWOOD - english philosopher who is best know for his aesthetic work. The Principle of Art (1938) what an artist does to an emotions is not to induce it, but express it. FORMS OF ART EXPRESSIONS - VISUAL ARTS - sense of sight - FILM - successive still image - PEOTRY PERFORMANCE -expresses them through words that stimulates strong emotions. - PERFORMANCE ART - live art, the artist medium is mainly human body - ARCHITECTURE - making of beautiful buildings - DANCE - series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music - LITERARY ART - use words ( writer) not paint - THEATER - live performance to present accounts or imaginary events in a live audience. It usually follows a script. - APPLIED ARTS - incorporating elements of style and design to everyday items. *FUNTIONS OF ART* - FUNTIONAL ARTS - an applied art that has purpose. - NON FUNCTIONAL ARTS - an art that doesn't have purpose. - PERSONAL - depend on the person, the artist who created the art. They usually create art ou t of their self-expression. - PHYSICAL - it can be found in the artworks that are crafted in order to serve some physical purpose. Ex. Architecture and jewelry making. - SOCIAL - art has a social function when it addresses collective interest, conveying message of protest and often depicts social conditions. - PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ART - - ART AS AN IMITATION - ART AS A REPRESENTATION - ART AS A DISINTERESTED JUDGEMENT - ART AS A COMMUNICATION OF EMOTIONS *PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE OF ART* - ART AS AN [IMITATION] (PLATO) - In plato's view of reality the things in this world are only [copies] of the original thing that can only be found only in the [world of forms]. - ART AS AN [REPRESENTATION] - Art as an aid to philosophy in revealing the truth. " representation of nature inn the medium of human actions" - ART AS [DISINTERESTED JUDGEMENT] ( IMMANUEL KANT) - means it is appreciated for its own sake. - ART AS AN [COMMUNICATION OF EMOTION] ( LEO TOLSTOY) - it express and transmits emotions from the artist to the audience. ***WORK OF ART*** - WORK OF ART - a creation that embodies the expression of an artist's vision, emotions, or idea. it is also an invitation to engage. THE 3 COMPONENTS OF ART - SUBJECT - can be a person, an object, a theme, or an idea. Answer the question "WHAT" - REPRESENTATION - clearly recognized objects or theme. - ABSTRACT - lacks clear representation. - NARRATIVE - tells story or coveys message. - SYMBOLIC - represent idea or concepts. - FORM - the total overall arrangement or organization of an artwork COMPOSITION. Answer the question "HOW" - DYNAMIC - suggest movement or change. - BALANCED - achieve visual harmony through symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangement. - TEXTURED - incorporates various surface and details that affect visual perception. - COLORFUL - vibrant palette to evoke emotions or highlight elements. - CONTENT - a statement, expression, or mood developed by the artist and interpreted by the observer. - EMOTIONAL - express feeling or emotions in the viewer. - INTELLECTUAL - engage the mind with complex ideas or theme. - PERSONAL - reflects the artist own experience thoughts, or feelings. - CULTURAL - reflect societal values, beliefs, or historical contexts.