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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR IN

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MODULE 1:

What is Art to me? : Understanding How Art Can Meet Some Human Needs

Introduction
Do you agree with the assumption that our generation today is called the “anxious generation”? When you talk
to those who were born during the age of “baby-boomers,” most of them would probably describe a life formed out
simple choices to make: go to school, study, work, and get married. However, the times today pose a stark contrast to
such simplicity. We have never been so detached from the primary values of our humanity: we are often distracted by
illusions and “ideal lives” that the internet age suggests.
Hence, in this lesson, you will learn and relearn the value of art in our lives. Even if you are not an artist,
hopefully you will understand that the arts are actually meant to aid some human limitations that we have often ignored
or set aside because of so many distractions in our generation today.

Unit 1: WHAT IS ART TO ME?

UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES

 Understand the role of art as a tool to aid human limitations

 Relate art to yourself: to your context, experiences, and longings as a person
 Challenge one’s critical thinking skills through creative ways of confronting life’s
problems
 Inculcate values and humanistic attitude toward art

REFERENCES:
www.academia.edu/40041269/Art_Appreciation_Importance_and_functions_of_Art
www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-art-education-in-schools/
www.educationworld.in/the-importance-of-art-appreciation/

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 Activity 1: Write word/s that comes first in your mind that relates to the word ART APPRECIATION.

ART
APPRECIATION

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Art is something we do. Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, intuitions and desires but it is even
more personal than that: it’s about sharing the way we experience the world. It is the communication of intimate
concepts that cannot be faithfully portrayed by words alone.
What is art? Art is an expression and application of one’s creativity, typically in the form of something visual.
The definition of art is in the eyes of the beholder. Many dig far too deep into the ambiguity of the definition of art itself
that they forget to appreciate the significance of art in their lives.
I think in order to fully understand the definition of art; one must picture what life would be like without art.
Consider the effect of existence without your favorite pictures hanging above
your bed; your favorite computer game without graphics; that graffiti on the side of the bridge thatyou have grown so
fond of; the song that you religiously play on your iPod. Art is even proven to stimulate certain parts of our brains to
make us giggle, cry and all emotions in between.

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 Art is a way of grasping the world. Not merely the physical world, which is what science attempts to do; but the
whole world and specifically the human world of society and spiritual experience. For me this concept is very complex.
It can be acknowledged in all the possible spheres of life. The topic of art appreciation is vast. An Internet search of art
appreciation produced about 3,540,000 results. Appreciation is interlocked with beauty and beauty to
aesthetic experience. Art appreciation is generally assumed and often explicitly claimed to exemplify acts of
appreciation in the visual arts and briefly explore the history of teaching for art appreciation.

IMPORTANCE OF ART APPRECIATION

The term art encompasses a large variety of works, from paintings to sculptures, architecture to design, and in
modern times, digital art. Everyone can appreciate and marvel at art, and being subjective in nature, different art forms
appeal to different people. Art appreciation, however, refers to the exploration and analysis of the art forms that we are
exposed to. It can be highly subjective, depending on an individual’s personal tastes and preferences, or can be done
on the basis of several grounds such as elements of design and mastery displayed in the piece. Art appreciation also
involves a deeper look into the setting and historical implication and background of the piece, a study of its origins.
Art is dynamic, with new trends and styles emerging at a fast pace. However, the final attempt of the artist is
that it speaks to the viewer on a personal level and can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Art opens up the stream of
subconscious and intends to personally touch every person that comes across it.
Art appreciation is extremely relevant for multiple reasons. It is a good way to understand the history behind
the work, and the period from which the piece originated. Artists often reflect the problems that they face, and the
issues of the society in their work. By analyzing and putting ourselves in the mind of the artist, we can better study how
differently society functioned then, compared to now. We can empathize and relate to the problems they faced on a
personal level.
Art is meant to stimulate thought and conversation between its viewers. By reflecting on a piece of art, we
delve into our own experiences and nostalgia, thus a piece of art means something different to every person that
comes across it. Art appreciation helps open up the mindset of the people, by listening to different perspective es and
views as well as interpretations of the art, it encourages thoughtful conversation and the understanding that there is
more than one approach to everything.
For many people, art is meant to express something that we ourselves feel unable to express or convey.
Through its visual medium it evokes feelings of joy, sadness, anger and pain. That is why art appreciation is so
important in bringing that one final element to complete the work, and that is our interpretation. Our perspective brings
the artwork to life as it changes for every person around it.
It is important to foster art appreciation and analysis, as it helps us value the art in how it appeals to us and
what it means to each person. It delves into the history and the story behind the art, as well as a look into the lives of

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the artists. It enables one to critically analyze a work, along lines of design, mastery and techniques. Most importantly,
however, art appreciation stimulates though and analysis, provokes an individual to look past what meets the eye and
open our mind to the views of others.
 

Activity 1. Synthesis

1. How is art useful in our life?

2. How do you appreciate art?

Test 1. Discuss the answer to the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided.

1. Based from the discussion provided about art appreciation, what can you say about it? Elaborate.

2. Is art appreciation important? Why or why not? Elaborate.

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Research the following;
1. What are the 3 assumptions of art?

2. What are the role of creativity in Art Making?

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