Week 1 - Art Appreciation PDF

This module has been designed to: ▪ Promote a deeper and more expansive appreciation of Art through its opus along with the multitude of cultural histories an individual has inherited. ▪ Teach students on how to develop a five-step system for understanding art in all forms based on description, anal...

This module has been designed to: ▪ Promote a deeper and more expansive appreciation of Art through its opus along with the multitude of cultural histories an individual has inherited. ▪ Teach students on how to develop a five-step system for understanding art in all forms based on description, analysis, context, meaning and judgment. ▪ Envision students to become active participants, critical of their surroundings through systemic thinking, reflective and blended learning. COURSE MATERIAL Art Appreciation Prepared by: Tiffanny Gail M. Nova ▪ Provide students the opportunity to explore visual principles and elements, observe, participate in or otherwise experience works of art in order to appreciate their role and purpose in life. WEEK 1 Course Material: Art Appreciation TABLE OF CONTENTS Pre – test 3 Learning Outcomes Required Materials and Resources Pre -activity Content and Discussion 6 Assessment Activities 9 Online Resources and Activities References Posttest Summary 12 13 Key Terms References Answers to Exercises 14 4 11 2 Course Material: Art Appreciation Introduction to Art and Art Period Pre-test Artists, painters, web designers and professionals in different fields need to understand colors and its meanings. By knowing the different colors, you will also understand your personality. There are many colors, but even though they are mixed, individuals would often have one dominant color that they like the most. Choose your favorite color among the four (4) basic powerful colors below: What is your favorite color? Do you want to know the meaning of your favorite color? Then, read this! Dominant Red – If you have picked this color, it means that you have a dominant personality. You always have a drive to succeed. You are a strong leader. Planner Blue – If you love blue, it means that you are productive and persistent. You make sure that all things are in its right places. Charismatic Yellow – If you chose this color, it means that you have great verbal skills and you love social events. You are cheerful and optimistic. Stable Green – If you like this color, it means that you are calm and relaxed. When you speak, people listen to you. Adapted from The Power of Personality available from https://www.karlabrandau.com/the-power-of-personality/ 3 Course Material: Art Appreciation Do you want to know how creative you are? Click here to take a Creativity Test Among the four (4) colors, what colors are primary and secondary? Learning Outcomes - Define art and examine its history through art movements and styles - Discover a lost Filipino culture alongside with its art - Appreciate various artforms and contribute to artistic beauty. - Progress into an innovative, creative, and critical thinker Required Materials and Resources - worksheets - PowerPoint presentation - Recorded videos Pre-activity ART comes from the Latin word ARS which means craft or specialized form of skill like carpentry or surgery 4 Course Material: Art Appreciation Art is the center of culture. Once a culture is lost, art is also lost with it. Read the text below about the oldest “mambabatok” (traditional Kalinga tattooist), Whang-Od. What do you think should the Kalinga ethnic group do to preserve this kind of traditional art? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Course Material: Art Appreciation Content and Discussion Art appreciation refers to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities characterizing works of art. So why should we study Art Appreciation? ART IS SOMETHING THAT IS PERENIALLY AROUND US in a way that continues for a long or apparently infinite time; permanently. That is why we need to constantly appreciate the beaty of art around us. Because by nature, human beings are drawn toward what is good and ultimately, BEAUTIFUL. With this, it is important to learn the history of art Art has evolved through time. Within its periods and movements, you would see its development and improvement. Truly, you would appreciate art. Let us start with the PALEOLITHICAL – GOTHIC ART. Of course, one of the oldest civilizations in the world, Egypt, would have its share of intricate and unique art. At this period, the Greeks also contributed to the art we make use of up to this time especially with architecture. 6 Course Material: Art Appreciation Both, Byzantine and Gothic arts were part of the PALEOLITHICAL – GOTHIC ART period. Coming the 15th century to 16th century, emerged the RENNAISANCE – MANNERISM period. The Renaissance famous works which you are familiar of are: ▪ Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci ▪ Primavera ALSO KNOWN AS Allegory of Spring BY Sandro Botticelli (Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi) ▪ The Last Supper BY Leonardo Da Vinci Click here to learn more about the famous artists of the Renaissance Period. 7 Course Material: Art Appreciation In the RENNAISANCE – MANNERISM period, the Mayan art became known. It reveals the cultural values in its symbolism and conveys the attitudes of the ancient civilization in its many forms. Aside from the Mayan Art, the Inca Art surfaced as well during this period. Art was an important part of Aztec life. They used some forms of art such as music, poetry, and sculpture to honor and praise their gods. 8 Course Material: Art Appreciation Assessment Activities Reflection Research for a Filipino culture that was lost already alongside with its art. Discuss your answer briefly. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ KEY CONCEPTS GRAMMAR 5 points KNOWLEDGE 5 points CONTENT 5 points RUBRIC FOR REFLECTION WRITING 5 4 3 Highly Effective Effective Developing -There are no -There are 2-3 -There are 4 or more grammatical error/s grammatical error/s grammatical error/s seen in the answer seen in the answer seen in the answer. The students The students The students demonstrate high demonstrate demonstrate some degree of considerable understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the lesson and task. lesson and task. lesson and task. - Words are selected wisely - Answers are organized and logically presented - Some words are selected wisely - answers just needed few editing - Words need to be selected wisely - some ideas are not well-thought of 2-1 Ineffective -The answer needs revision. SCORE The students demonstrate limited understanding of the lesson and task. The answer revision. needs TOTAL /15 9 Course Material: Art Appreciation Question What do you think is the religious sector in the Philippines that has been influenced by the Byzantine and Gothics Arts? Discuss your observation. _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ KEY CONCEPTS GRAMMAR 5 points KNOWLEDGE 5 points CONTENT 5 points 5 Highly Effective -There are no grammatical error/s seen in the answer The students demonstrate high degree of understanding of the lesson and task. - Words are selected wisely - Answers are organized and logically presented RUBRIC 4 Effective -There are 2-3 grammatical error/s seen in the answer The students demonstrate considerable understanding of the lesson and task. 3 Developing -There are 4 or more grammatical error/s seen in the answer. The students demonstrate some understanding of the lesson and task. 2-1 Ineffective -The answer needs revision. - Some words are selected wisely - answers just needed few editing - Words need to be selected wisely - some ideas are not well-thought of The answer revision. SCORE The students demonstrate limited understanding of the lesson and task. needs TOTAL /15 10 Course Material: Art Appreciation Online resources and activities The eyes of the woman in the "Mona Lisa" don't follow viewers. A new study finds that the woman in the famed painting is actually looking out at an angle that's 15.4 degrees off to the observer's right — well outside of the range that people normally perceive when they think someone is looking right at them. In other words, said study author Gernot Horstmann, a perceptual psychologist at Bielefeld University in Germany, "She's not looking at you." [In Photos: Leonardo Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'] Share other myths about the Mona Lisa painting. Discuss the assumptions briefly. Provide your insights. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Adapted from The Magical Glaze of ‘Mona Lisa’ is a myth available from https://www.livescience.com/64463-mona-lisa-eyes-not-followingyou.html#:~:text=But%20this%20common%20knowledge%2C%20it,%22%20don't%20follow%20viewers. Click here to watch a video about Mona Lisa’s magical gaze. 11 Course Material: Art Appreciation References - https://magazine.artland.com/art-movements-and-styles/ - https://mymodernmet.com/important-art-movements/ - https://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/art_movements/art_movements.htm - https://www.invaluable.com/blog/art-history-timeline/ - https://www.theartstory.org/movements/ Posttest Self-Assessment Questions Congratulations! You have successfully completed Week 1. You may now assess yourself if you have achieved the expected learning outcomes of this section. Write your answers and discuss it with me at the next available session. 1. If you would be a piece of art, what would you be and why? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 2. What have you learned about art and its purpose? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ 12 Course Material: Art Appreciation ➢SUMMARY Art comes from the Latin word Ars which means craft or specialized form of skills like carpentry or surgery. Art is the center of culture. Once a culture is lost, art is also lost with it. Art appreciation refers to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities characterizing works of art. ART IS SOMETHING THAT IS PERENIALLY AROUND US in a way that continues for a long or apparently infinite time; permanently. The PALEOLITHICAL – GOTHIC Art period includes Paleolithical Art, Egyptian Art, Greek Art, Byzantine Art, and Gothic Art. The RENNAISANCE – MANNERISM period gave rise to the Renaissance art, Mayan art, Inca art, and Aztec art. 13 Course Material: Art Appreciation ➢KEY TERMS Art Art Appreciation Paleolithical art Egyptian art Greek art Byzantine art Gothic art Renaissance art Mayan art Inca art Aztec art Mona Lisa References Aquino, E. D. (2015) A Practical Approach to Aesthetics: Going Beyond Art Appreciation Menoy, J. Z. (2014) Introduction to Humanities: A Holistic Approach rev. ed. Tabotabo, C. V. (2010) Art appreciation: Introduction to Humanities rev.ed. Intro. To Art Appreciation 1 Fr. Rene B. Javellana, SJ (2018) Understanding, Valuing, and Living Art: Art Appreciation for College. Vibal Ramirez, V. E. Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions, Vibal ANSWERS TO EXERCISE Pre - activity Assessment Activities answers vary answers vary Reflection Question Online Resources and activities answers vary 14