THE ARTS: What is it?

• The word “art” is derived from arti, which

denotes craftmanship, skill,mastery of form,
inventiveness.
• Art serves as a technical and creative record of
human needs and achievements.
 Some definitions of art according to philosophers:
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• Art is that which brings life in harmony with the beauty

of the world.-Plato

• Art is the whole spirit of man.-Ruskin

• Art is the medium by which the artist communicates
himself to his fellows.-Charleton Noyes

• Art is anything made or done by man that affects or

moves us so that we see or feel beauty in it.-Collins
and Riley
 What is Art Appreciation?

Art appreciation involves having an understanding of all of the

qualities that comprise a great work of art. Art appreciation classes can be
enjoyed by everyone from art experts to complete novices.
According to C.V. Tabotabo, Art is the end product of
humanities. It gives comfort and relief to man’s everyday life. It concerns to
something beyond matters.
 Art appreciation also involves learning about certain time periods, styles and
techniques so that a person has a better understanding of the basis for the art as well as
of the art itself. Themes and movements are important to understand when studying
art. Art appreciation differs from art criticism in that criticism is an evaluation of art
and is a judgment. Appreciation should be undertaken with no judgment involved but
with just a desire to understand and comprehend.