Artists are

Artist versus Artisan artisans

but not all
artisans
are artists.
 An Artist: someone who  An Artisan: someone who
produces works like is skilled in an applied
paintings or sculpture, or art, or makes a distinctive
works in the performing product in small
arts, or is skilled at a quantities. Someone who
particular task or makes things with his/her
occupation. hands.
 an Artist is all about  An Artisan will be
originality every time expected to be able to
duplicate their work.
The first artists invented a way to get the 3-
dimentional world into two dimensions and attach
value to their own ideas. History of art flows forth
from this invention. – Jerry Saltz (2016)

Serra di Capivara
Brazil
28,000 to 6,000 BC
In the Middle Ages the artist was seen as someone who worked
with his hands—they were considered skilled laborers, craftsmen,
or artisans.

During the Renaissance the status of the artist does change

dramatically, but it would take centuries for successful artists to
gain the extremely high status we grant to "art stars" today.

Medieval paintings were made with gold and

other precious materials making it valuable.
Now art is an expression of the artist and
materials often have little to do with the
worth of the art.
Gothic Cologne Cathedral
Gerhard Ryle (Mason)
GUILDS
 Prevalent during Middle Ages where towns had formalized groups of
artisans or craftsmen who took on a particular specialization or
trade (shoemakers, textile and glass workers, carpenters, carvers,
masons, weapon-makers, etc.)
Master artisan - apprentice

 A type of social fellowship, an association structured with rules,

customs, rights, and responsibilities.

 With a lifetime commitment to a particular trade, an artisan

develops immense skill and expertise in his craft. Manuals and Publications
Philippine context:
During the propagation of faith, Spanish friars commissioned a lot of
artisans to carve, paint, and engrave images for churches and public
sites.
Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Loay, Bohol, 1799
The World of Art
“All artistic work involves the joint activity of a number of Players:
people”. – Howard Becker (1982)
 Schools Curator
 Museums Buyer
 Galleries Collector
 Art spaces Art Dealers
 Auction houses
 Commercial market platform
 Professionals
Process of Art Production

Preproduction Production Postproduction

• Formulating idea • Gathering and sourcing the • Allowing the artwork to set
materials needed • Tweaking the artwork
• Execution of the art • Transport and display
• Promotion
Art Exhibition
Represent a way of displaying and
contextualizing art that makes it relevant
and accessible to contemporary audiences.
 Award and Citation

 After and artist has spent considerable time honing his/her skills
establishing the relevance of the body of his work, and gaining
respect from his colleagues in the art world, s/he may be
considered for awards.
 Common measure in which artists and other creative producers are
given incentive and honor for their works is through state-initiated
given awards:
 Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (Order of National Artists)
 Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award)

Nat’I Comm for Culture and Art

Cultural Center of the Phils
 1. Rank and title
2. A medallion/insignia and citation
3. Cash award
4. State funeral and burial at the Libingan ng
mga Bayani
5. Place of honor during state function

GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA NG BAYAN

 Ginaw Bilog – Ambahan Poetry
 Masino Intaray – Musical instruments of Palawan
 Samaon Sulaiman – master of kutyapi
 Color (Hue)
It is the product of light of different wavelengths reflected off objects, our eyes are able
to identify colors through their different intrinsic properties.

Color Meaning
 Black - Death, despair, gloom, sorrow,
 Blue - Infinity, Freedom, Calmness,
 Brown - Humility
 Green - Nature, Freshness, Prosperity, Hope, Money
 Orange- Sweetness, Cheerfulness,
 Pink - Femininity, love,
 Red - Bravery, Energy, Passion, War, Warm
 Violet - Royalty, Dull
 White - Purity, Clarity, Simplicity, Virginity, Peace
 Yellow - Joyful, Life, Vibrant, Sunshine, Happiness
3 QUALITIES OR PROPERTIES OF COLORS
a. HUE - refers to the quality by which we distinguish colors

 Primary colors- colors that cannot be formed from mixtures

because they are pure colors: red, blue and yellow.

 Secondary colors- colors form out of combination of two

primary colors.
Example:
Blue + Yellow = Green
Red + Blue = Violet
Red + Yellow = Orange
b. VALUE – relative lightness or darkness of a hue.
Example: Blue – darkest ultramarine, navy blue, sky blue

c. INTENSITY (Saturation) - the relative purity or strength of a

color; may be dull or may be pure.
 Line
One or two dimensional art that indicates direction, orientation,
movement, and energy. It is considered as the oldest, simplest, universal
element.

Direction of Line
a. Vertical line- give an impression of height and dominance, power &
delimination, strength, stability, simplicity, and efficiency.
b. Horizontal line- creates an impression of serenity and perfect stability, rest,
calmness, peace, and reposed.
c. Diagonal line- convey a feeling of action, movement, unrest, uncertainty.
d. Jog line- it shows violence, zigzag, confusion, and conflict.
e. Curve line- create a sense of smoothness, softness, continuity
 Shapes
Areas of enclosed space that are two-dimensional. Shapes are
flat, and can only have height and width.

Categories
a. Geometric shapes are mathematical, like circles and squares.
b. Organic shapes come from nature, like clouds and leaves.

Henri Matisse, The Snail, 1953

 Form

Forms exist in 3-dimension (length,

width, height) and can be viewed from
more than one side. Forms take up
space and volume.

The Thinker (bronze sculpture by Auguste Rodin

 Space
Deals with the illusion of depth on a flat
surface. It can be 2-dimensional, 3-
dimensional, negative or positive.

You might overlap shapes to make

some look closer, or make objects in
the distance smaller to look like they
are farther away.
 Value

Refers to lightness or darkness of

areas in an artwork. White is the
lightest value while black is the
darkest value. It has to do with the
amount of light in a work of art.
 Texture

Refers to surface quality (smooth or

rough, fine or course, bumpy or
slippery). Actual texture is the
physical properties while through
visual texture we formed an idea of
the artwork’s texture just by
observing.
The principles of design describe the
ways that artists use the elements of
art in a work of art.
 Balance

It is the distribution of the visual

weight of objects, colors, texture,
and space.

In symmetrical balance, the elements

used on one side of the design are
similar to those on the other side; in
asymmetrical balance, the sides are
different but still look balanced. In
radial balance, the elements are
arranged around a central point and
may be similar
 Emphasis

The part of the design that catches the viewer’s attention.

Usually the artist will make one area stand out by contrasting it
with other areas. The area could be different in size, color,
texture, shape, etc.
 Movement

The path the viewer’s eye takes through the work of art, often
to focal areas. Such movement can be directed along lines, edges,
shape, and color within the work of art.
 Pattern

The repeating of an object or symbol all over the work of art.

 Repetition

Repetition works with pattern to make the work of art seem

active. The repetition of elements of design creates unity within
the work of art.
 Proportion
The feeling of unity created when all
parts (sizes, amounts, or number) relate
well with each other.

Eg. When drawing the human figure,

proportion can refer to the size of the
head compared to the rest of the body.
 Rhythm

It is created when one or more elements

of design are used repeatedly to create a
feeling of organized movement.

Rhythm creates a mood like music or

dancing. To keep rhythm exciting and
active, variety is essential.
 Variety

Refers to the differences in the work, you can achieve variety by

using difference shapes, textures, colors and values in your work.
 Unity

The feeling of harmony between all parts of the work of art,

which creates a sense of completeness.