Art Appreciation Syllabus

Course Title : Art Appreciation

Course Credit : 3 units or 54 hours
Pre-requisite : None
Course Description :
This course provides an overview of the rudiments of the appreciation, engagement and
critique of art. Through the evaluation of different art forms and samples throughout world
history, the inextricable linkages of historical, social and philosophical perspectives and
aspects of creative thought and process will illustrate the relevance of art to the
contemporary individual and society.

Students will be confronted with a wide range topics and issues grounded on both
theoretical and practical knowledge and skills, challenging them to articulate their
understanding on art. This course endeavors to underscore the different art forms,
particularly in the Philippines, inculcating the appreciation of the richness and diversity of
their culture and heritage.

Course Topics
Week Topics
1 1. What is Art? Introduction and Its Assumptions

2 2. Assumptions and Nature of Arts: Creativity and Imagination

3 1. Functions of Art and Philosophy

4 1. Art and Artisans: Production process, Medium, Technique and Curation
5 1. Elements and Principles of Art
6 Art History: Western
1. Art from Prehistory: Cave Art
2. Art from Ancient Egypt
7-11 Art of Emerging Europe
Art from Ancient Greece
Art from Ancient Rome

Art Movements (Medieval to Modern)

1. Middle Ages
2. Renaissance Art
3. Mannerism
4 – 5. Baroque and Rococo
6. Neoclassicism
7. Romanticism
8. Realism
9. Impressionism
10. Post-impressionism
11. Neo-Impressionism
12. Art Nouveau
13. Fauvism
14. Cubism
15. Futurism
Art Movements (Modern to Contemporary)
6. Abstract Expressionism: Color Fields and Action Art
7. Op-art
8. Kinetic Art
9. Gutai
10. Minimalism
11. Pop Art
12. Minimalism
13. Neo-Pop Art
14. Photorealism
15. Conceptualism
16. Installation Art
17. Earth Art
18. Street Art
12 1. Soulmaking, Appropriation and Improvisation
13 1. Art in Asia
2. Chinese Art
 3. Japanese Art
14 1. Art in Asia: Philippine Art
15 1. Final Consultation: Project Development
16-17 1. Project: Production and Workshop
18 1. Course Wrap-up/Summary
2. Final Exam / Departmental Exam

References :

Main Reference/Core Textbook :

Casaul, Jezreel Anne R. et al (2018). Art Appreciation. Manila. Rex Bookstore Inc. (2018)

Other References:
Foreign Texts and online references
Kleiner, Fred S. Gardner’s Art Through the Ages (multiple editions: unabridged and concise)
Collingwood, R.G. (1938). The Principles of Art. Worcestershire: Read Books Ltd.
Dudley, L., Faricy, A., and McGraw-Hill Book Company. (1960). The Humanities. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Collingwood, R.G. (1938). The Principles of Art. Worcestershire: Read Books Ltd.
Tamplin, R. (Ed.). (1991). The Arts: A History of Expression in the 20th Century. England: Harrap Ltd.
Fichner-Rathus, L. (2017). Understanding Art. 11th Ed. Boston: Cengage Learning.
Gilbert, R. (2005). Living with Art. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Local texts and online references

Cultural Center of the Philippines. (1994). CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art Volumes. Manila: Cultural Center of the
Philippines. *An updated version is underway.
Brigino, Aurea S, et al. Philippine Art and Culture. Mandaluyong City: Anvil Publication (2012)