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Name:______________________________________ Course/Year: _________________

Subject GEC 6 - Art Appreciation

Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that develops students’ ability
to appreciate, analyze, and critique works of art. This course equips
students with a broad knowledge of the practical, historical,
philosophical, and social relevance of the arts.
2nd Semester 2020-2021

Schedule Asynchronous
Synchronous

Teacher’s Name Jamaica Tinguha

09272906986
jtinguha@ncf.edu.ph

Title
Learning Module 1: The Meaning and Importance of Art

Introduction
Art is very important in our lives. Art is uniquely human and tied directly to culture.
It gives voice to ideas and feelings, connects us to the past, reflects the present, and
anticipate in the future. This module examines how art is defined and the different
ways it functions in societies.

Topics:
 The Nature of Art
 The Subject of Art
 The Functions of Art
 The Scope of Art
 The Origin of Art

Learning Outcomes
 Explain the meaning, nature, and importance of arts in our lives
 Determine the subject of art and its functions
 Able to reflect on the functions of art with regard to their personal
contributions to the development of art

Content Discussion and Learning Activity/ies

THE NATURE OF ART

What ART means to me?

What Art is all about? ___________________________

Art is very important in our lives. It ___________________________

constitutes one of the oldest and most important
means of expression developed by man. All ___________________________
artworks are product of the creative and
___________________________
imaginative character of human beings, a
characteristic which is absent from all other living
___________________________
creatures. A true artist does not imitate nature
but rather interpret it in his own way by selecting ___________________________
the essential features of the subject.

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Four Common Essentials of art:

ETYMOLOGY
 Art must be man-made
The word “art” is  Art must be creative, not imitative
rooted from the 13th
 Art must benefit and satisfy man
century French word
“art” which means  Art is expressed through a certain medium or
skills. material

Art has a particular importance in our lives. All the art we see and hear have a
purpose as well as expression; they occupy some place in our judgement.

We can communicate through paintings, songs dances, and dramatic plays to

highlight the importance of certain events and to keep them memorable and pleasurable.
We also build monuments to remind us of the heroic deeds of great men. We are delighted
by the books we read and we are moved by the music we hear.

We value and appreciate beautiful things as a consequence of our encounter with the
art. Out of the aesthetic experiences we derive from the arts, we may be influenced to
change our ways and behavior. The arts may beautify our humanity.

Art Appreciation is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy
them either through actual and work experience with art tools or materials or possession of
these work of art for one’s admiration. Art appreciation therefore deals with learning or
understanding and creating arts and enjoying them.

THE SUBJECT OF ART

In any art form, be it painting, music, sculpture, My Favorite Artwork is ________

architecture, or the dance, there is always a subject that
serves as the foundation of the creation of the work of __________________________
art. A subject of art is usually anything that is by________________________
represented in the artwork. It may be a person, object,
because ___________________
scene, or event.
___________________________
Artworks that depict something easily recognized ___________________________
by most people are called representational or objective
arts. Painting, sculpture, graphic arts, literature and ___________________________
theatre arts are generally classified as representational, ___________________________
although some paintings and sculptures are without
___________________________
subjects. Music and dance may or may not have
subjects. ___________________________
_______________________
Artworks that have no resemblance to any real
subjects are called non-representational or non-objective arts. They do not represent
anything and they are what they are.

THE FUNCTIONS OF ART

Every art form has definite functions since it satisfies particular needs. To find
meaning in art, it must have or serve a utilitarian purpose and be capable of serving the
purpose for which it was designed.

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There are four major functions of art. These are:

1. Aesthetic function - through art man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature.
he learns to use, love and preserve them for his enjoyment and appreciation.

2. Utilitarian function – with creation of the various form of art, man now lives in
comfort and happiness. Through art, man is provided shelter, clothing, food, light,
medicine, beautiful surroundings, personal ornamentals, entertainment, language,
transportation and other necessities and convenience of life.

3. Cultural function – through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills
and knowledge from one generation to another.

4. Social function – through civic and graphic arts, man learns to love and help each
other.

THE SCOPE OF ART

According to purpose, arts are classified into practical arts or useful arts, liberal arts,
fine arts, major arts, and minor arts.

 Practical or useful arts are directed to produce artifacts and utensils

 Liberal arts are directed toward intellectual growth
 Fine arts are focused toward creative activity
 Major arts are characterized by actual and potential expressiveness
 Minor arts are concerned on practical uses and purpose

THE ORIGIN OF ART

Art is viewed as a reflection of creative ingenuity and inventiveness within culture.

Art started during primitive time when superstitions and beliefs in the spirits are still
very common in every culture. Art is tribal and indigenous that every ritual and ceremony is
accompanied by dancing, painting, music, and poetry. The primitive people dance to
entertain, to worships their gods and goddesses, or to invoke success and blessings.
Primitive people painted their bodies, caves and some parts of their dwelling to symbolize
and represent something. Sculpture of gods, goddesses were usually made of wood and
clay.

LEARNING ACTIVITY

I. In a short size bond paper, print an example of artwork and answer the following:

1. Title of the artwork: _________________________________

2. Artist: _________________________________
3. Subject: _________________________________
4. Meaning of the artwork in your own interpretation:
_________________________________________________________________________
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SELF ASSESSMENT
Complete the abbreviation below, according to how you understand the purpose of an
artwork. Why did you choose the definition?

A - ________________
R - ________________
T - ________________

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1. In what ways does art contribute to the physical, social, and spiritual well-being of man?
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Additional Resources
What is Art? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZQyV9BB50E

Assignment
1. What are the different medium and techniques of art?

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References
Regadio, C. (2013) Art Appreciation: Introductory Reading on Humanities Focus on
Philippine Art Scene.

Ariola, M. (2008) Introduction to Art Appreciation A Textbook in Humanities.

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