Lesson 1 Introduction, Assumptions, and Nature of Art PDF

Fundamentals LESSON 1 of Art PART I Fundamentals of Art Lesson 1 Introduction, Assumptions, and Nature of Art At the end of the lesson, you shall have: characterized art expression based on personal...

Fundamentals LESSON 1 of Art PART I Fundamentals of Art Lesson 1 Introduction, Assumptions, and Nature of Art At the end of the lesson, you shall have: characterized art expression based on personal experiences with art; and discussed the assumptions and nature of art. When we think of art, we visualize paintings, skyscrapers, songs, dances, prints, sculptures, artifacts – basically anything that entails expression and creativity. In fact, art is inextricable to human life. It has the power to bring meaning and purpose to humanity by serving as a mirror to culture. History, Nature, and Definition of Art The word art comes from the Latin 'ars', which originally meant 'skills' and 'crafts' (Khan University, 2017). Thus, we can, therefore, say that art means 'making' or 'creating something. ' Art is also particular in process and experience. It gives value in its reflective and process-driven capacities. However, the value of art is not always quantifiable. Art is an extricable part of our lives that offers connection, insight, and expression. To put it plainly, art allows people to think more profoundly, strive more passionately, and feel joy more freely (Mapua University, 2020). There is no universally accepted definition of art. Although commonly used to describe something of beauty or a skill that produces an aesthetic result, there is no clear line between a unique piece of handmade sculpture and a mass- © 2022 Caraga State University ArtApp (Art Appreciation)  Fundamentals LESSON 1 of Art produced but visually attractive item (Visual Arts Cork, n.d). What may be art in one community may not be in another. Artistic creation springs from the formative impulse and craving for emotional expression. Art aims to represent not the outward appearance of things but their inward significance (Aristotle as cited in Martinique, 2016). Assumptions of Art There are three main assumptions of art, according to Davis (2020): 1. Art is universal – art has always been timeless and universal. It transcends from generation to generation. 2. Art is not nature – art is an expression and interpretation of how a person perceives his/her nature. 3. Art involves expression – art is known through experience. A work of art cannot be abstracted from actual doing. We have to use our senses fully. How is Art Appreciation Different from Art History? While art history analyzes arts' meaning at the time they were created, art appreciation, on the other hand, is the knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities that identify all great art (Roberts, 2012). It is the ability to interpret or understand artificial arts and enjoy them through actual work and experience with art tools and materials. As further supported by Ariola (2018), art appreciation deals with learning or understanding and creating arts, and enjoying them. It goes beyond staring at a painting hanging on the wall. It also lets you gain the knowledge to understand the art, acquire the art methods and materials to discuss art verbally or by the written word, identify the movements from ancient cultures to today's contemporary art, and understand and evaluate artwork to improve your artwork (Mapua University, 2020) © 2022 Caraga State University ArtApp (Art Appreciation)  Fundamentals LESSON 1 of Art Creativity is also inextricable to art. It activates our originality and identity. However, it is not about doing something better than others. It is about thinking, exploring, discovering, and imagining. Thorne in 2007 further supports by saying that "without creativity, there would be no real innovation; we need people who are pure idea generators, and we need others who can modify those ideas." To cap it off, we can all agree with Alan Pipes in his description of the art: "Whatever the reasons for creating, art enriches our lives, stimulates our senses, or simply makes us think. 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Meaning and definition of art. http://www.visual-arts- cork.com/art-definition.htm © 2022 Caraga State University ArtApp (Art Appreciation)