Art Appreciation ‘What makes a work of art an artwork? ~ Patterns ~ Medium ~ Structure ~ Forms = Colors ~ Nature How does art relate to art ~ Artist used arts to express their feelings ~ Unity and Solidarity ~ Arts inspires us to do something = Human Experience > Seif Expression ~ Isthe ability to create or create or the quality of being creative © Two Aspects "Originality: Creates something novel * Effectiveness Creates avalue Imagination ~ The act or power of forming a mental Image of something not Present to the senses or never before wholly perceived in realty. Expression ~ Amode, means, or use of significant or symbolism. Tenets in the study of Art of Appreciation ‘A. Art works are expressions of personal experience of beauty B._Art works are expressed in symbols: Symbols are structured in certain orders following universal principle D. These orders can be restructured using the same universal principles Types of Arts al Art (© Can be defined as aform of art that uses any medium to represent the artists idea, emotion and imagination * Drawing. is arepresentation of any form or object by hand through the medium of pencil, pen, charcoal, etc * Paintings: are classified according to the style in which they are made as well asthe genre and main object ofthe painting + Sculptures- can be defined as athree-dimensional art form that uses a materials ike lay, stone or wood for its execution *Calligraphy- the art of writing letters in a manner that it looks visually appealing 1 Isaform of visual art that has great commercial value and is much sought after * Photography- isthe art of producing an image of an object on a photographic film ~ Applied arts © Is apart of visual art and it can be defined as art that has practical application as well as functionality. * Architecture- is aform of applied art and Johann Wolfgang Van rightly said that "Architecture is frozen music" + Fashion Design- isthe art of designing apparel that are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. Fashion design involves working with different types of fabrics and patterns which are then designed into garments. * Jewelry Design-is also a different form of art and it involves the design of intricate pieces of jewelry are gol, siver, platinum, copper, etc * Wood Crafts- Any object that is made with wood that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye as well as functional "Interior Design- The art of planning the design, layout and style of an architectural space, be it home or office 1 Interior designing includes furnishing, furniture placement, layout of the interiors and many other factor~ Performing Arts © Of ll the different forms of art, performing arts is much appreciated and enjoyed by people~ dance, music, opera, films, theater, drama, magic shows, and stand up comedies. Artists that perform these arts are known by the type of at that they have perfected * Danee- is akind of non verbal communication and movement of the body is aesthetically pleasing and harmonious * Singing- The act of producing sound with the voice in arhythmic manner so asto be pleasing to the ear 1g [soften accompanied by the use of musical instruments. "Films & Theater. a form of performing art is theater and films 12 Both theater and flms use stories that capture the imagination of people: Its also a good form of entertainment 1 Opera, carnival, circus, magic shows, and concerts are also different art forms that are performing in nature 12 Theater as aform of art has evolved from medieval times to become one of the best mode of entertainment * Music- Any harmonious sound either vocal or produced from a musical instrument 1 One of the most difficult art formsto define, musics aso one of the most admired art forms Funetion of Art A. Aesthetic Function > To beautify and transform a space tic Function ~ To be amedium for teaching ~ Communicative Function ~ To communicate meaning = Ithas an intent or goal toward another individual = Emotions, moods and feelings are also communicated through art = “(Artis aset of) artifacts or images with symbolic meanings as means of communication.” Steve Mitoen ©. Practical Function > Tobe of practical use like furniture, gadgets D._ Psychological Funetion ~ To evoke reactions Religious Function F To be used in worship Social- Political Function + Tobe vehicle for national symbols and meaningful undertakings Art entiches, informs, and questions our world. ~ Art can have powerful transformative and restorative effects within a society as well ‘Approaches to the study of art ‘A. Definition. Identifying the parameters that make up att Eg Plato, Aristotle, Kant Plato holds in the Republic and elsewhere that the arts are representational, or mimetic (sometimes translated "imitative" Aristotle took a particular interest in tragedy through art, which he described as an imitation of action. Kant callsthe art of genius, is“akind of representation that is purposive in itself and, though without an end, nevertheless promotes the Cultivation of the mental powers for sociable communication B. Skeptical Understanding: Art can't be defined Eg Derrida and Weitz Jacques Derrida * He asserts that there is not one single intrinsic meaning to be found in a work, but rather many, and often these can be conflicting.” Morriz Weitz = Artasan open concept ~ No essential definition of art; there simply are no sufficient and necessary properties of art > Art cannot be defined through essential properties ©. Context-to understand art isto consider its background Eg Feminist art, Marist ArtFeminist Art ~ Highlights the societal and political differences women experience within their lives WIKIPEDIA ~ Seeks to challenge the dominance of men in both art and society, to gain recognition and equality for women artists, and to question ‘assumptions about womanhood Marxist Art ~ Helps to deepen the appreciation or understanding of an art work by revealing the historical context of its production and the relation of a work of art or of an artist to society. + "Mariists believe that economic and social conditions, and especialy the class relations that derive from them, affect every aspect of {an individuar's fe, from religious beliefs to legal systems to cultural frameworks" - WIKEPEDIA Richard Clarke introduces some of the main Marist insights into the nature and value of art, and its links to political and economic realities. Subject and Content in Artistic Expression ~ Isthe matter to be described or to be portrayed by the artist ~ This may refer to any person, object, scene or vent ~ Isthe message given by the piece of art Subject Type ‘A. Representational/ Objective- with recognizable image BB. Non- Representational/ Non Objective- without recognizable image Content A. Nature of Subject ~ Natural world + Common experiences ~ People ~ Events + Objects B. Common Kinds of Subject in Art ~ Still life * Involves the depiction of objects such as flowers, fruits and foodstuffs, as well as cooking utensils and cutlery ~ Landscape "Require no human figures and less technical ability to produce than the fst three genres on the lst “Includes cityscapes, seascapes, and waterscapes ~ Selt- portraits "Painting ofthe artist of himself/herself ~ Portraits "Also known as portrait painting”, was the second highest genre in the academic hierarchy + Includes painting of heroic individuals, private portraits, and self-portraits ~ Nature "A ocused view or interpretation of specific natural elements ~ Abstract * Anon-tepresent national work of at ~ Genre Paintings " Refersto scenes that depict everyday life and mostly show interior scenes, eg people, animals still ves, and landscapes. "Has aperson (or people) usually init doing something Differences Between Subject vs Content Basic of Comparison Subject Content Definition ‘The main objectin an artwork |The meaning of the work of ar. Determination _| Very recognizable ‘Must be analyzed Inthe workof Art _|Is one ofthe parts of a work of art| Involves and unifies all parts ofthe artwork, Formal ~ Looking at the form, in terms of size, shape and massSubject ~ Contents of art Context = Considering the historical, social, practical and cultural background leonography ~ Symbols and their meanings ‘Artist & Artisan Artist + The word “artist is generally defined as an art practitioner such as painter, sculptor, choreographer, dancer, writer, poet, musicians, ‘and the ike who produces or creates indirectly functional arts with aesthetic value using imagination. ‘Artisan ~ Isacraftsman such carpenter, carver, plumber, blacksmith, weaver, embroiderer, and the lke who produces directly functional and or decorative arts Artisan help us in meeting our basic needs such as food, clothing, dwelling, furniture, and kitchen utensils; they craft everything that makes our life easy. The artisan’s works are useful, relevant, and essential in our daily life jpino National Artist Fernando Amorsolo "National Artist for Visual Arts” {rand old man of Philippine art" = Known for his illuminated landscapes which often portrayed traditional Filipino customs, culture, festas and occupations + Used natural light in his paintings lermo Tolentino “National Artist for Sculpture” ~ A product of the revival period in Philippine art ~ Appointed as professor at the UP school of fine arts where the idea also of executing a monument for national heroes struck him ~ He also designed the gold and bronze medals for the Ramon Magsaysay Award and did the seal of the Republic ofthe Philippines Juan F. Nakpil "National Artist for Architecture, 1973" ~ Pioneer and innovator in Philippine architecture ~ Espousing architecture reflective of Philippine traditions and culture ~ Designed the 1937 International Eucharistic Congress altar and rebuilt and enlarged the Quiapo Church in 1930 adding a dome and a second belfry to the original design Benedicto Cabrera "National Artist for Visual Arts” = Upheld the primary of drawing over the decorative color asa lyrical expressionist. His solitary figures of scavengers emerging from a dark landscape were piercing stabs & the social conscience of a people long inured to poverty and dereliction Fernando Poe Jr. "National Artist for Cinema’ = A-cultural icon of tremendous audience impact and cinema artist and craftsman as acto, director, writer and producer. Nick Joaquin “National Artist for Literature (1976)" ~ Most distinguished Filipino writer in English writing has written plays, novels, poems, short stories and essays including reportage ‘and journalism