Humanities 1 Module 1 Introduction PDF

HUMANITIES 1 MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION At the end of the lesson the student shall be able to 1. Differentiate art history from art appreciation. 2. Discuss the nature of art’s preliminary expression. 3. Clarify misconceptions about art. 4. Discuss t...

HUMANITIES 1 MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION At the end of the lesson the student shall be able to 1. Differentiate art history from art appreciation. 2. Discuss the nature of art’s preliminary expression. 3. Clarify misconceptions about art. 4. Discuss the assumptions about art. ART HISTORY VERSUS ART APPRECIATION Art history is the study of works of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts. This includes the “major” arts of painting, sculpture and architecture as well as the “minor” arts of ceramics, furniture and any decorative objects. It is the study of object of art in their historical development and stylistic context, format and design that we may be able to understand the purpose of the work of art and appreciate it. It is anchored in the arts and sciences, which promotes awareness of interrelationship of all fields of knowledge ( Encyclopedia Americana,1986). On the other hand, art appreciation refers to the exploration and analysis of art forms that we are exposed to it. It can be highly subjective, depending on an individual personal taste and preferences, or can be done on the basis of several grounds such as elements of design and mastery of displayed in a piece (https://www.educationworld.in). ARTS AND ITS MEANING The word “arts” comes from the Aryan word AR which means to put together. It also comes from the Latin word ARS which means skills, ability and covers those areas of artistic creativity. It embraces the visual arts, literature, music and the visual arts. It expresses aesthetic ideas by use of skills and imagination. Merriam Webster defines art as “ the conscious use of skills and creative imagination specially in the production of aesthetic objects”. Art is so diverse that there are many ways to understand it. Leo Tolstoy defines art as an activity by which a person, having an emotion intentionally transmits it to others. According to Plato, art is that which brings harmony with the beauty of the world. Ruskin states that it is the whole spirit of man. Arthur Dow considers art as a way of life, of doing, thinking, of feeling, of making choices of living in a fine way. Some generalization about art..(What is art?) 1. Art is any creative work of human being. 2. Art is a form of expressing oneself. 3. Art resides in the quality of doing; process is not magic. 4. Art is the act of making something visually entertaining. 5. Art is that activity which manifests beauty. 6. Art is mastery, an ideal way of doing something. 7. Art is not a thing-it is a way (Elbert Hubbard) 8. Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has ever known 9. Art is a discovery and development of elementary principles of nature into beautiful forms suitable for human use.( Frank Lloyd Wright) WHY IS ART IMPORTANT?? Artist do not think like the policymakers or academic people. They think from their hearts-big, revolutionary and visionary ideas. This why artists are able to move people to action, thus creates significant cultural and political contributions. This is what makes art powerful. Further, art has played an important role in helping fight against intolerance of different cultures, racism, and other forms of unjust societal segregation. With immigration becoming a modern trend, the world’s countries are expected to be more tolerant and accepting of those who enter their borders. Finally, art is a remarkable mode of depicting culture from all over the world and an essential ingredients to empowering the hearts of the people. CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION AND THE EXPRESSION IN ART Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. It is characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena and to generate solution. It is the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, originality, progressiveness, or imagination. Imagination is tied very closely to creativity because imagination is putting things, ideas. Feelings or images together, initially in the artist’s mind. Through imagination one is able to craft something bold, something new and something better in the hopes of creating something that will stimulate changes. Expression is automatic in every action, thought or feeling in everyone The Expression of feeling constitutes the creation of art, just as philosophy and other disciplines are expression of ideas. The combination of these three factors lead men to create a work of art that will surely influence people to seek for change in improving their lives, traditional ideas, rules, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, originality, progressiveness, or imagination. Imagination is tied very closely to creativity because imagination is putting things, ideas. Feelings or images together, initially in the artist’s mind. Through imagination one is able to craft something bold, something new and something better in the hopes of creating something that will stimulate changes. Expression is automatic in every action, thought or feeling in everyone The Expression of feeling constitutes the creation of art, just as philosophy and other disciplines are expression of ideas. The combination of these three factors lead men to create a work of art that will surely influence people to seek for change in improving their lives. ASSUMPTIONS OF ART These assumptions are the principles and bases of appreciating a work of art since it is in art that man can convey one’s individuality and way of life. 1. Art is universal. Art is everywhere; wherever men have lived together. It has sprung up among them as a language charged with feelings and significance. Art as a cultural force can be pervasive and potent. It has no limit and rises above cultures, races and civilization. It is timeless because it goes beyond the time of our own existence. 2. Art is not nature. Art is man made, it is a creation of man utilizing his thoughtful skill and artistry. It is artificial because it is just an imitation or appropriation of reality and nature. It is a representation of ideas, thought, feelings that are communicated and expressed in a creative and artistic way. Art created by God is divine while art created by man is temporary. Art can never be natural because it is momentary in the constant transformation of change. Artist could create works of art but they cannot form nature. 3. Art involves experience. Art is a depiction of our daily experiences. It demands taking part. It involves laying of pigments. Moulding of clay, chipping marble, casting of bronze, constructing of building, singing of songs, playing roles on stage, acting and going rhythmic movements in a dance. Every art does something with physical material, the body, thus the only way to find conviction and assertion is through immersion in the Arts. Art is appreciated if we spend time to look at it, listen to it, to touch it and feel its presence. 4. Art is cultural. Art is set of shared attitudes, values, goals and practices that define a group of people, such as the people of a particular region. Culture includes the elements that characterize a particular people’s way of life. The arts-vast subdivision of culture composed of many creative endeavors and discipline 5. Art is an expression. Art is an expression made visible by a form. It expresses and translates, it acknowledges and reveals, transfers and reveals. Art is an expression of feeling, belief and character.(https://meganbostic.squarepace.com) 6. Art as a form of creation. A work of art is created by an artist, in order then to develop an independent existence in the eye of the beholder over which the creator loses all control. The creation of art is the bringing about of a new combination of elements in medium (tones in music, words in literature, paints on canvass and others.(https://www.britannica.com) CATEGORIES/CLASSIFICATION OF ARTS 1. Visual Arts (2D,3D) a. Painting- the application of pigment on any flat two-dimensional surface. b. Sculpture- it is the carving, modelling,, casting, constructing and assembling of materials and objects into primarily dimensional works of art. c. Architecture- it is the art and science of planning , designing, and constructing buildings and non building structures for human shelter or use. 2. Performing Arts a. Music- is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. b. Dance- is the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within the given space for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion. c. Film- also called movie or motion picture, is a series of still images that when shown on a screen creates an illusion of moving images. d. Theater_ is a collaborative form of art that uses live performers, typically actors or actresses, to present the experience of real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place often a stage. e. Literary-is concentrating the writing, study or content of literature, specifically of the kind valued for quality of form. f. Performance poetry=is a poetry specifically composed for or during a performance before an audience rather than on print mostly open to improvisation. 3. Digital Arts It is the art that is made with the assistance of electronic device or intended to be displayed on a computer which is the most important element in digital art. The application of design and decorations in everyday objects to make them aesthetically pleasing a) Fashion design- it is the art of applying design, aesthetics and natural beauty to clothing and accessories. b) Furniture design- it is a specialized field where functions and fashion collide. c) Interior design-it is enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using space. d) Graphic design-it is an artist process of effective communication. Designers combine words, images and symbols to create a visual representation of ideas.