GEC 5 Art Appreciation Module

GENERAL EDUCATION 5
ART
APPRECIATION
Prepared by Miguel Cierva Jr.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ART is everywhere – from the simplest designed objects we use, to the spaces
and structures we inhabit. Art enriches our lives with meanings that we often overlook.
Art responds to our human desire to experience beauty and explore the unknown. We
shape art. Art shapes our being. Art makes us human.
Hence, in this module, you will be able to describe the nature of art and its
assumptions and functions using the philosophies by thinkers about art and beauty.
After these, the subject and its content of art, and the history of art from cavemen to the
contemporary ones will be charted. Until this course will end with a discussion of
Philippine and Asian art and how did art has made us who we are.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course attempts to develop your ability to deeply appreciate, scrutinize the
beauty and appraise works of human art.
COURSE OUTLINE
MODULE PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO ART APPRECIATION [Prelim]
Lesson 1: What is art: Introduction and Assumptions
Lesson 2: Art appreciation: Creativity, Imagination, and Expression
Lesson 3: Functions and Philosophical Perspectives on Art
Lesson 4: Subject and Content
Lesson 5: Artists and Artisans
Lesson 6: Elements and Principles of Art
MODULE PART 2: WESTERN ART HISTORY [Midterm]
Lesson 1: Art in Early Civilizations
Lesson 2: Art of Emerging Europe
Lesson 3: Caught in Between: Modern and Contemporary Art
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MODULE PART 3: MANAGING AND CARING FOR SELF [Finals]
Lesson 1: Soul making, Appropriation and Improvisation
Lesson 2: Art in Asia

COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: ART APPRECIATION

COURSE NUMBER: General Education 5
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course attempts to develop your ability to deeply
appreciate, scrutinize the beauty and appraise works
of human art.
COURSE PLACEMENT: BEED 1, BSED 1, BSOA 1

COURSE CREDITS: 3 units
NUMBER OF HOURS: 54 hours in a semester
COURSE GENERAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
1. To develop holistic development of each Filipino learner in appreciating arts
2. To explain and evaluate different theories of art
3. To utilize art as self-expression and for promoting advocacies
4. To discover and deepen learners identity through art with respect to their culture,
nationality and religions.
VISION MISSION CORE VALUES
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Tiwi Community College (TCC) Tiwi Community College F – Fortitude
envisions a dedicated (TCC) is committed to
educational institution with produce graduates who are I – Integrity
competent management, professionally and
committed teaching and non- technically trained and D – Discipline
teaching staff, capable of value-laden to uphold the
producing globally competitive local, national and global E – Excellence
and innovative graduates goals.
imbued with moral, social and L – Leadership
environmental consciousness
for sustainable development.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
Every TCC graduate showed:

a. Participation in various types of employment, development activities in response
to the need of community
b. Demonstrate competence in teaching various fields of specialization
c. Demonstrate competence, integrity and honesty in various field through research
extension and productive activity geared towards sustainable development
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
I. Preliminary term
a. Introduction to Art Appreciation
II. Middle term
a. Western Art History
III. Final term
a. Culture and the Arts
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
In this module, I deeply encourage you to complete your requirements in order for you
to pass in this course.
1. Individual Portfolio (reaction papers, analysis, refection, individual journal,
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worksheets, and etc.)
2. Regular self-assessment test Prepared by Miguel C. Cierva Jr. Page
3. Suggested reading materials for supplemental reading for further discussions

and for widening your personal understanding
4. Major examinations: Prelim, midterm, and final examinations

SYSTEM OF COMPUTING GRADES
For your guidance as on how I computed your grades as an assessment, I divided into
three main areas for each term, namely:
1. Written works [quizzes and worksheets etc.] 35%

2. Performance [recitations/ journal, reflection, reaction and analysis]
30%
3. Examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Finals) 35%
Total 100%
COURSE REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Cabasaan, William J. Humanities: Philosophy and History of Art. Malabon City:

Jimczyville Publications., 2015.
2. Caslib, Bernardo Nicolas et al. Art Appreciation. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.,
2018.
3. Sanches, Custodiosa A. et al. Introduction to Humanities (Revised edition). Q.C.
Rex printing Company Inc., 2002.
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4. SBCTC and Lumen Learning. Art Appreciation, 2017.

5. Zalueta, Francisco M. The humanities (Revised Edition). Manila: National
bookstore, 2003.
A/Y 2020 – 2021 # Calendar of Activities
Registration ……………………………………….…… May
Start of Classes…………………………………………. August 24
National Heroes Day …………………………………… August 31
Unit test…………………………………………………….August__
Prelim Exam ………………………………………………September __
Unit test…………………………………………………….November___
Midterm Exam …………………………………………….November ___
Unit test…………………………………………….………November __
All Saints‟ Day ……………………………………………. November 1
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Bonifacio Day………………………………………………November 30
Immaculate Conception ………………………………….December 8
Unit test…………………………………………………….December ___
Final Exam ………………………………………………...December__

EVALUATION
To pass the course, you must:
1. Read all the required reading materials like the supplementary readings and
answer the self-assessment activities, quizzes, journal, and reflection questions.
2. You answer the print-based discussion activities.
3. Follow the submission date (for prelim, midterm, and finals) to send back through
correspondence the accomplished worksheets, quizzes, long test, activities and
journal in a long brown envelop with your name.
4. Kindly submit the final project (portfolio)
5. Do the prelim, midterm and final examinations
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PRELIMINARY TERM
MODULE PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO ART

APPRECIATION
LESSON 1: What is art? Introduction and Assumptions
Art is something that is perennially around us. Some people may deny having to
do with the arts but it is indisputable that life presents us with many forms of
opportunities for communion with the arts.
Despite the seemingly overflowing instances of arts around people, one still finds
the need to see more and experience more, whether consciously or unconsciously.
This lesson is about this yearning for beautiful, the appreciation of the all-
consuming beauty around us, and some preliminary clarifications on assumptions the
people normally hold about it.
Upon completing this module, you will be able to:
1. Clarify misconceptions the art
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2. Characterize the assumptions of arts

3. Engage better with personal experiences of and in art
DISCUSSION PROPER
Art comes from the ancient Latin term ARS which means a craft or specialized
form of skill.
But during medieval time, the term ARS referred to any special form of book-
learning. It was only during the Renaissance period that the word reacquired a meaning
that merely as craftsmanship.
Assumptions of Art
a. Art is Universal: Art has been crafted by all people.
b. Art is not nature: Art is man‟s expression of his reception of nature
c. Art involves experience: By experience, we mean the actual doing of something.
Feelings and emotions are concrete proofs that the artworks has been experiences
To sum:
Art is part of man‟s growth and civilization. It is the expression of man‟s

innermost thoughts and feelings about the reality. Art is everywhere (Universality). Art is
not a mirror of nature. And lastly Art is experiential.
SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS/ AUDIOVISUAL/ INTERVENTIONS
 Purpose of Art. Provided by: Wikipedia. Located at:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art#Purpose_of_art.
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 Art Appreciation: An Introduction to the World of Visual Arts.. Authored by: Kurt Madison.
Located at: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/.
 Putting It Together: What Is Art?. Authored by: Wendy Riley. Provided by: Columbia Basin
College.
ACTIVITY 1
A. If you were an artist, what kind of artist would you be?
2. Why is art ageless and timeless?
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3. Why does art involve experience?

LESSON 2: Art appreciation: Creativity, Imagination, and Expression
It takes an artist to make art. One may perceive beauty on a daily basis. However
not every beautiful thing that can be seen or experienced may truly be called a work of
art. Art is a product of man's creativity, imagination, and expression. No matter how
perfectly blended the colors of a sunset are and no matter how extraordinarily formed
mountains are, nature is not considered art simply because it is not made by man. Not
even photographs or sketches of nature, though captured or drawn by man, are works
of art, but mere recordings of the beauty in nature (Collins & Riley, 1931). An artwork
may be inspired by nature or other works of art, but an artist invents his own forms and
patterns due to what he perceives as beautiful and incorporates them in creating his
masterpiece
Perhaps not everyone can be considered an artist, but surely, all are spectators
of art. In deciding what pair of shoes to buy, we carefully examine all possible choices
within our budget and purchase the one that satisfies our beauty and practical
standards. We are able to distinguish what is fine and beautiful from what is not and
what is good quality from poor. This gives us a role in the field of art appreciation.
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1. Characterize artistic expression based on personal experiences with art
2. Discuss the nature of Art‟s preliminary expression
3. Categorize works of art by citing personal experiences
DISCUSSION PROPER
Here are the artistic expressions based on personal experiences with art:
a. Art appreciation as a way of life, it means one should also exercise and develop
his taste for things that are fine and beautiful
b. The role of creativity in art making, it means an artist embraces his/her own
originality
c. Art as a product of imagination, imagination as a product of Art. I means artist

use their imagination that gives birth to reality through creation and secondly, art
inspires imagination
Art as expression:
a. Visual art: includes painting, drawing, letterings, printing, sculptures, digital

imaging, and more
b. Film: it refers to the art of putting together successions of still images in order to
create an illusion of movement.
c. Performance art: it is a live art and the medium is mainly the human body
d. Poetry performance: an artist uses his/her own emotion though an artistic words
e. Architecture: it is making of beautiful buildings
f. Dance: it is a series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music

accompaniment
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g. Literary art: it focuses on writing using a unique style, it may include both fiction

and non-fiction
h. Theater: it uses live performances and usually follow a script
i. Applied arts: it is an incorporating elements of style and design to everyday items

with the aim of increasing their aesthetical value
To sum:
Art is a product of a man‟s creativity, imagination and expression.

Some forms of art expression include visual arts, film, performance art, poetry,
performance, architecture, dance literary arts, theater arts, and applied arts.
 Watch this video online: https://youtu.be/AIbTrG-SlDE
 Good Art/Bad Art and POV (Point of View). Authored by: Kurt Madison. Provided
by: Spokane Falls Community College. Located at: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/.
 Representational, Abstract, and Nonrepresentational Art. From Boundless Art

History. Provided by: Boundless. Located at: https://www.boundless.com/art-
history/textbooks/boundless-art-history-textbook/thinkingand-
talking-about-art-1/content-42/representational-abstract-and-nonrepresentational-
art-264-1615/.
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ACTIVITY 1
1. What art field will you explore? Why?
2. How can you utilize the arts to express yourself, your community, and your
relation to others?
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LESSON 3: Functions and Philosophical Perspective on Art
There may western philosophers who tackle on aesthetic philosophy. In this

lesson, you are going explore the functions and various philosophical perspectives on
art.
1. Distinguish between directly functional and indirectly functional art
2. Explain and discuss the basic philosophical perspectives on the art
3. Realize the function of some art forms in daily life
4. Apply concepts and theories on beauty and aesthetics in real life scenarios
DISCUSSION PROPER
In philosophical sense, function refers to the TELOS of Aristotle in achieving his/her

eudemonia.
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Directly functional art – refers to the art that denotes specified function in practical

values.
Indirectly functional art – refers to the art that have the least to do with purely
practical values
Philosophical perspective on Art
1. Art as an imitation: this perspective was explained by Plato.
2. Art as a representation: this perspective was used by Aristotle.

3. Art as a disinterested judgment: it means this aspect refers to the notion of
Immanuel Kant
4. Art as a communication of emotion: this was defend by Leo Tolstoy
To sum
Art has remained relevant in our daily lives because most of it has played some
function for man.
As mentioned and elucidated by some of the most important philosophers in

history, art may serve either as imitation, representation, disinterested judgment, or
simply a communication of emotion.
 How We See: Objective and Subjective Means. Authored by: Christopher Gildow.
Located at: https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m5-how-we-see-objective-
and-subjective-means?module_item_id=44428.
 Silverman, Ronald. Learning About Art: A Multicultural Approach. California State

University, 2001. Web. 24, June 2008.
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ACTIVITY 1
1. Does art always have function? Why? Support your answer by providing an
example.
2. If an artwork ceased to have function, will it remain an art? Why? Or why not?
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LESSON 4: Subject and Content
In most cases, there are clues that mediate between the artwork and the viewer
allowing the viewer to more easily comprehend what he is seeing. These clues are the
three basic components of a work of art: subject, form, and content. These components
are largely inseparable from each other and usually related to each other.
In this chapter, subject and content will be discussed, while form will be better
examined in lesson 6. To differentiate them briefly, subject refers to the visual focus or
the image that may be extracted from examining the artwork, while content is the
meaning that is communicated by the artist or the artwork. Finally, the development and
configuration of the artwork-how the elements and the medium or material are put
together-is the form. In simpler terms, the subject is seen as the "what'; the content is
the "why"; and the form is the "how."
1. Differentiate representational art from nonrepresentational art
2. Discuss the difference between an artworks‟ subject and its content
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3. Enumerate the sources of the subjects of some of the most recognizable works

of art in Philippine art history.
DISCUSSION PROPER
Representational art example is the “Mona Lisa,” it also known as figurative art,
because as the name suggest, the figures depicted are easy to make out and decipher.
While, non-representational art is also often termed as non-figurative art. It is

because it does not make a reference to the real world, whether it is a person, place,
things, or even a particular event.
To differentiate it briefly, subject refers to the visual focus or the image that may be
extracted from examining the art work, while content is the meaning that is
communicated by the artist or the artwork.
During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, art was predominantly
representational. For example, visual arts from paintings to early sculptures like santos,
votive figures and icons, elaborated of garbs, significant adornments such as jewelry,
embroidered and more.
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 Crossing cultures: The Artwork of Kehinde Wiley. Authored by: Wendy Riley.
Provided by: Colubmia Basin College.
 Watch this video online: https://youtu.be/_uBsV8wAEhw
 Lee, Jennifer. “Nostalgia Draped in Orange: Remembering „The Gates.'” New York
Times. 2008. Web. 31 May 2015.
ACTIVITY 1
a. Where do artists source their subjects?
b. What are the hurdles of accessing art in terms of its subject and content?
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LESSON 5: Artists and Artisans
This lesson will introduce the artists who have dedicated their lives to the
cultivation of the arts through the works of great creativity, imagination, and daring
throughout history. It aims to expand this into the wider world of the arts and culture,
wherein other key players and movers are testament to how the production,
consumption, and distribution of arts have changed profoundly.
1. Outline the history of the emergence of artist and artisans
2. Recognize and critically discuss the function of GAMABA
3. Classify the practices of artists in terms of form, medium, and technique.
DISCUSSION PROPER
Artists have treaded a long history. Here is the brief history of artist and artisans.
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I. Stonehenge (Neolithic era)
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III. Architectural design (middle age)
IV. Baroque churches and scenes (1900‟)

GAMABA (Gawad sa Malilikhang Bayan) or the national living treasures award was
created in 1992 under the republic act no. 7355 under the jurisdiction of NCCA.
The practices of artist do not necessarily follow a linear progression. The process
is essentially tripartite: preproduction; production and postproduction
Contemporary art is divided into seven major art forms; 1] visual art, 2] literature, 3]
music, 4] theater, 5] dances, 6] architecture, and 7] film.
Medium is the mode of expression in which the concept, idea or message is

conveyed.
Technique alludes to the necessity of additional tools or implements or

consideration of time and the specificity of the site of creation.
 Prehistoric Art: Paleolithic Origins. Located at:

https://web.archive.org/web/20140215034827/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/o
rigins.html.

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Watch this video online: https://youtu.be/ld8kHvz1yN4.
 Ancient Near East. Authored by: Dr. Senta German. Provided by: Khan Academy.

Located at:
https://web.archive.org/web/20140215030033/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/a
ncient-near-east1.html.
 Sumerian Art. Authored by: Dr. Senta German. Provided by: Khan Academy.
Located at:
https://web.archive.org/web/20140215023853/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/s
umerian-art.html.
ACTIVITY 1
1. What do you think is the role of the artist in the 21st century society?
2. How relevant still the awards GAMABA, not only to the art world, but also to the
Filipino society as a whole?
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LESSON 6: Elements and Principles of Art
In the lesson on Subject and Content, it was mentioned that arts have a
specialized language. And to be able to understand this language, the familiarity with
some of the elements and principles that make it legible is required. Think of it as the
letters -the stringing of letters to formulate words, and perhaps even the different
pronunciations and enunciations that assist comprehension.
The next lesson endeavors to take art and break it into its smaller parts. Like
scientist who takes a splice or a sample and places it under a microscope, the next
lesson will allow for a better view, not of the final picture; rather, the parts that complete
it.
1. Enumerate the different elements of visual and auditory art
2. Differentiate the principles of art
3. Illustrate examples of hybrid art
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DISCUSSION PROPER
Visual art elements:
a. Line – refers to a point moving at an identified path –it has length and direction.
b. Shape and form - It refers to forms that are two dimensional [exist as planes
having length and width] or form known as three dimensional [possesses length, with,
and volume.
c. Space – inferred from a sense of depth, whether it is real or simulated.
d. Color - Color is the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected
by it, and usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation and brightness
of the reflected light.
e. Texture - It refers to how objects and surfaces feel and is most associated with
the sense of touch or tactility.
On the other hand, here is the auditory elements of art
a. Rhythm – associated with beat, meter, and tempo
b. Dynamics – refers to loudness or quietness of music
c. Melody – refers to the linear presentation of pitch
d. Harmony – described in terms of its harshness: or dissonance is the harsh/

smooth sounding combination
e. Timbre – a quality that distinguishes a voice or an instrument from another.
f. Texture – the number of melodies, the type of layers and their relatedness in a
composition
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Here are the Principles of Art
a. Balance: refers to the distribution of the visual elements in view of their

placement in relation to each other.
b. Scale and proportion – scale pertains to the size in relation to what is normal for
the figure or object in question. While proportion refers to the value such as amounts or
number of elements of objects in the composition.
c. Emphasis and contrast: emphasis is the attention of the viewer to the object,
while the contrast is the disparity between that figure into the composition.
d. Unity and variety: unity refers to the completeness from the artwork while the
variety aims to retain the interest by allowing patches or areas to rest
e. Harmony – it is the sense of flow and interconnectedness
f. Movement – this refers to the direction of the viewing eye as it goes through the
artworks
g. Rhythm – this is created when an element is repeated, creating implied

movement.
h. Repetition and pattern – repetition is the recurring manner of an artwork while

pattern is the image created out of repetition.
One of the exiting topics here is the HYBRID ART or combined art
- This art does not usually follow the traditional canon of the art, but instead, the
hybrid art are driven by the expansion of the imagination and used a combine art forms
or medium.
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 Drawing. Authored by: Christopher Gildow. Located at:
https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m6-drawing?module_item_id=44438.
 Painting. Authored by: Christopher Gildow. Located at:
https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m6-painting?module_item_id=44439.
 Printmaking. Authored by: Christopher Gildow. Located at:
https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m6-printmaking?module_item_id=44440.
 Form and Content. Authored by: Christopher Gildow. Located at:
https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m7-form-and-
content?module_item_id=44451.
 Types of Sculpture and Other Three-Dimensional Media. Authored by: Christopher
Gildow. Located at: https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m8-types-of-
sculpture-and-other-three-dimensionalmedia? module_item_id=44464.
 Methods. Authored by: Christopher Gildow. Located at:
https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m8-methods?module_item_id=44465.
ACTIVITY 1
a. What are the elements of art and its characteristics/ functions?
Elements of art Characteristics/ function
b. What is the relevance of combined arts and hybrid art in 21st century?
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MIDDLE TERM
MODULE PART 2: WESTERN ART HISTORY

LESSON 1: Art in Early Civilizations
As long as there have been people, there has been art. The need to create has
always been a driving force among people. In this lesson you will look at prehistoric art.
This is art dating back to the time before people kept written records. By studying this
art you will find out about the civilizations of early times. You will learn about their
culture, or ideas, beliefs, and living customs.
1. Discuss how art was used by prehistoric people to depict everyday life
2. Identify the central themes of prehistoric art
3. Differentiate the techniques used during the three kingdoms of early Egypt
4. Explain how art is linked with religion in early Egyptian Civilization
DISCUSSION PROPER
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Through prehistoric humans would not necessarily possesses the complex

rational capabilities to tell their story through written records and accounts, some
artifacts in the form of cave paintings and sculptures would serve as the “storytellers.”
To talk about prehistoric art, there is a need to see the context of the three periods
of the Stone age culture (which roughly span the 14,000 – 2, 000 BCE); Paleolithic age
(the late years of the old stone age); Mesolithic age (middle stone age) and the Neolithic
age (new stone age).
Stone age turned to the creation of paintings and sculptures that depict humans,
animals, and natural habitats. It would seem that there were attempts to records the
kind of lives they led within that period of time.
By 4000 BCE, there are several monumental and architectural structures erected
like Stonehenge located in Southern England.
The Egyptian civilization can be divided into three periods: Old, Middle and New
Kingdom. All these period showed the religious and spiritual arts like the pyramids in
Gaza, Narmer Palette, monumental and sculptures were still linked with death and
reverence for the deceased like the tom of Tutankhamen
Thus, during the prehistoric period, early humans had transitioned from a nomadic
lifestyle to the early civilizations. Through the unearthed and discovered artworks, the
modern world could have better understanding of the past and how it can affect the
present.
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• Watch this video online: https://youtu.be/cxs1d3N60UI

• Watch this video online: https://youtu.be/ryycDVWXDvc
• Watch this video online: https://youtu.be/EAR9RAMg9NY
• Ancient Greece (and Rome).
Authored by: Khan Academy. Provided by: Khan Academy. Located at:
https://web.archive.org/web/20140215032922/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/anci
ent-greece-and-rome.html.
Here are following reading materials with handout:
• Reading: The Medieval and Byzantine Eras
• Reading: Early Christian Art
• Reading: Church Architecture
• Reading: Arts of the Islamic World: the Early Period
• Reading: Introduction to Mosque Architecture
• Reading: Romanesque
• Reading: Gothic Architecture etc…
ACTIVITY 1
a. During the early Egyptian civilization, in what ways were art and religion
interconnected?
b. What is the importance of art during the prehistoric period?
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LESSON 2: Art of Emerging Europe
Art has been an integral part in European history. From the time of the ancient
civilizations like the Greeks and the Romans all the way to the modern times, art has
been used to communicate ideologies and belief systems prevalent within their context.
Greek and Roman Civilizations were also known as the Classical World because both
cultures aimed to embody the highest possible standard of quality in all aspects of their
societies. When it comes to both art and architecture, both civilizations intended to
promote the possibility of having an objective and widely accepted standards for beauty.
The influence and impact of both classical worlds are far-reaching. Most art movements
have taken inspiration from the certain artistic elements from the two civilizations. There
are different art movements that emerged within the different time periods in Europe.
Each movement has a distinctive characteristic to them highlighting the different trends
and changes as they transition from one period to the next.
1. Identify the major periods in western art history
2. Compare and contrast the artworks produced during the different time periods
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and art movements

3. Discuss the importance of Art to the development of Western culture
DISCUSSION PROPER
Art has been an integral part in European history. From the point of ancient
civilization like Greeks and Romans, art has been used to communicate ideologies and
belief systems prevalent within their context. There are various art movements that
emerged within the different time periods in Europe. Each movement has a distinctive
characteristic to them highlighting the different trends and changes as they transition
from one period to the next
Ancient Greece
It was the birthplace of western civilization. The development of Greek art can b
divided into 4 period: Geometric period (geometric shapes and patterns have taken the
spotlights); Archaic period (placed importance on human figures); Classical period
(rebuilding temples and focusing on creating artworks;) and Hellenistic period
(emphasize balance while showcasing dynamic poses and a number of emotions
evoked by the subjects.
Ancient Rome
The Roman Republic was established around 500BCE. Roman produced artworks
that are often looking stern, harsh, and strong. They highlights the realism in most of
their works.
Middle ages
It is the decline of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. During this time, great
cathedrals were built, either Romanesque style or Gothic style.
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Renaissance art

This time, the artist used three dimensional perspective. The renaissance artists
also gave importance to non-religious themes or subjects. Thus, religious in focus and
theme.
Mannerism
Most artworks during this period displayed distorted figures, two dimensional
spaces, discordant hues and colors and lack of defined focal point.
Baroque and Rococo
Baroque means irregularly shaped pearl.
Neoclassicism
It was the dominant art movement that aimed which basically aimed to revive and
rekindle the influences of Greek and Roman into art and architecture.
Romanticism
Highlighted heroic elements
Realism
As a modern movement in art, realism veered away from traditional forms of art.
Impressionism
It allows the artist to emphasize the immediate impression he has of a particular
event or scene.
Art Nouveau
It is asymmetrical line that usually is in the form of wings or flower stalks.
Fauvism
It rejects the traditional and conservative rendering of three dimensional space and
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used pure and vibrant colors.
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Highlighted the two dimensional surface of the picture plane.
Futurism
It highlighted the speed, energy, dynamism, and power od machines.
To sum
Europe has seen tremendous changes and witnessed transitions of various art
movements on different timeframes. The evolution of art in Europe helped them shaped
their culture, which was reflected I their societies.
Watch: https://youtu.be/37bSb-aQ4BM
Handout
• Reading: Romanesque
• Reading: Gothic Architecture
• Reading: Toward the High Renaissance
• Reading: 1500–1600 End of the Renaissance and the Reformation
• Reading: The Baroque: Art, Politics, and Religion in Seventeenth-Century
Europe
• Reading: Key Characteristics of Art: Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries
• Reading: Fragonard's The Swing
• Reading: 1700–1800 Age of Enlightenment
•
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Reading: Neo-Classicism
• Reading: David's Death of Marat

• Reading: Romanticism in France Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People
• Watch Video: Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin Palace of Westminster (Houses of
Parliament)
• Reading: Hokusai‟s Under the Wave off Kanagawa (The Great Wave)
ACTIVITY 1
a. Compare and contrast Greek and Roman artworks and similarities using venn
diagram.
Gk Rm
b. Pretend that you are a commissioned artist and you are asked to create an
artwork that depicts love. Using the different periods and art movements in Western
Europe, describe how you will execute and create the artworks based on the period you
chose.
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LESSON 3: Caught in Between: Modern and Contemporary Art
The history of art is one of the most difficult tasks to pin down. As what previous
lessons have shown, significant ideas, canons and tradition, preferences and
dominance of styles, media, and mode of production were the definitive characteristics
that segment art history into identifiable periods and movements; identifiable, but not
necessarily precise. It is important to note that the periods and movements of art are
themselves testament to the connection of art and culture in the everyday life. As it is
examined and analyzed in context, it becomes increasingly apparent that art is not
detached from; rather, it is embedded in the affairs of the society in which it exists. It
offers a glimpse as to the beliefs of specific eras and how these beliefs were translated
into how people saw themselves and the world and how they chose to come into terms
with it-all in flux.
This lesson attempts to provide a glimpse of contemporary art and how it was
understood, defined, and represented, not only within the bounds of the art world, but
also beyond it.
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1. Differentiate modern and contemporary art

2. Show the interrelation of modern and contemporary art
3. Classify specific artworks into the different movement under contemporary art
DISCUSSION PROPER
History of art is one of the most difficult tasks to pin down.

Contemporary is defined as “present and today or what the “now” means. While
modern art refers to the periods qualified by different approaches to art making and the
functions that art served.
Contemporary art movement

a. Neo-pop art
b. Photorealism
c. Conceptualism
d. Performance art
e. Installation art
f. Earth art
g. Street art
To sum
The 21st century is steeped in promise and excitement. It would not be surprising if
in the future, art students will be confronted with even more diverse movements that
attempt to come into terms with himself, society and the world in which s/he lives.
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• Becoming Modern. Authored by: Dr. Parme Giuntini. Provided by: Khan

Academy. Located at:
https://web.archive.org/web/20140215025742/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/bec
oming-modern.html.
• Early Photography. Authored by: Dr. Rebecca Jeffrey Easby . Provided by: Khan
https://web.archive.org/web/20140215033840/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/earl
y-photography.html.
ACTIVITY 1
Out of all the movements mentioned and discussed, what do you think are no longer
relevant nowadays?
* * * MIDTERM EXAMINATION * * *
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FINAL TERM
MODULE PART 3: CULTURE AND THE ARTS

LESSON 1: Soul making, Appropriation and Improvisation
Throughout history, art has played an integral role to capture, record, and
communicate events, activities, traditions, and even belief systems of various groups of
people. Even Paleolithic societies have found ways to record events despite the
unavailability or limited access to various tools. In essence, art has been an instrument
to reflect the things and events that transpired in the past so that the future generations
can have a glimpse of that past. With the advent of technological advancements,
societies have improved the ways and means through which at can be a communicative
tool. If an artwork is an avenue for an artist to express narratives through symbols, then
it follows that the artist is the author of the work. But during the twentieth century, issues
on ownership and authorship have emerged primarily because of the value ascribed to
the viewer of the work.
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1. Explain how meanings can be derived from art

2. Discuss how improvisation can make an artwork distinctive
3. Identify the issues and problems that can arise because of appropriation of art
DISCUSSION PROPER
Throughout history, art has played an integral role to capture, record, and
communicate events, activities, traditions, and even belief systems of various groups of
people.
Soulmaking: Making an Deriving meaning from Art

In order for people to make sense of the work, it would require understanding the
visual elements where art was grounded on, especially the principles of design. It is
important to note that the audience of the artwork must have a certain level of
awareness to the style, form, and content of the said work. Without such understanding,
it would be difficult to appreciate the visual arts in its fullness and entirety.
Improvisation
It can be defined as doing something without prior preparation.
Appropriation
The notion on this aspect refers to promote the idea that the authorship relies on the
viewer. The intentions of the appropriation artists are often questioned since issues of
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plagiarism or forgery sometimes arise.

To sum
When an artist creates something, there is a desire for him to elicit a certain kind of
response from his audience.
• Time Based Media: Film, Video, Digital II. Authored by: Christopher Gildow.
Located at: https://learn.canvas.net/courses/24/pages/m7-time-based-media-film-video-
digital?module_item_id=44456.
• Art in the Twenty-First Century. Authored by: Jean Robertson. Provided by: Khan
https://web.archive.org/web/20140215025509/http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/art-
in-the-21st-century.html.
ACTIVITY 1
a. What are the important things the viewer or audience must consider to derive
meaning from the artwork?
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b. What is the reason why artist appropriate art?
LESSON 2: Art in Asia
When ancient civilizations in Asia flourished, trade became a very important

activity. In the process of establishing trading relationships among Asian Countries, they
started sharing their cultures and belief systems. China, being one of the oldest
civilizations in Asia, has a rich history when it comes to culture and the arts. Most of
their cultural and even religious beliefs and practices are represented through different
artworks. Japan was initially influenced by China in terms of the arts. Later on, they
opened themselves to the Western world, allowing for the fusion of East and West. Both
Chinese and Japanese artworks are concrete manifestations of their cultural identity as
a people. Philippine art was a product of several periods in history spanning from the
pre-colonial period to the contemporary times. Depending on a given context, art in the
Philippines has served various uses from everyday living to expression of belief
systems and advocacies.
1. Identify key influences to Chinese art
2. Identify key characteristics of Japanese art
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3. Trace the development of Philippine art

4. Discuss the concept of Okir
5. Explain how art can be a key element in the formation of a society‟s culture
DISCUSSION PROPER
When ancient civilizations in Asia flourished, trade became a very important activity.
Because of this trade, they started sharing their cultures and belief systems.
China, being one of the oldest civilization in Asia, has a rich history when it comes
to culture and the arts. Later on, Japan was initially influenced by China in terms of Arts.
Chinese Art
Excavated pieces show bronze vessels with intricate designs depicting a lot of
imagery dating from the second millennium BCE. The Chinese during Zhou Dynasty is a
period when culture, particularly art, has flourished tremendously. During this time,
metal works befitting the royal family were produced in abundance. Jade was also
popular choice of material for artworks. Porcelain, paintings done in monumental styles,
and more are evidences of the rich culture of Chinese art.
Japanese art
Art in Japan has undergone a series of transition and periodization. Based on

artifacts such as ceramic figures and ornaments, it is important to take note that there
are Korean and Chinese influences evident in Japanese artworks. Art in essence
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became an expression of worship for the Japanese.

Philippine art
Before the colonizers came to the Philippines, ethnic minorities have used art not
only for daily activities but also for religious rituals and practices. Most art forms used by
ethnic communities include pottery, weaving, carving, and metalwork and jewelry. When
the colonizers discovered the Philippines during the 16th century they introduced their
religion to the local people. When the Philippines was liberated from the colonizers, they
propagated their culture and beliefs through the implementation of public school
systems. Art had a new role in advertising American–controlled markets.
As modern paintings started to emerge, triumvirate of artist was formed – Carlos

Francisco, Galo B. Ocampo, and Edades. The 1960s proved to be the period of
modernism and dynamism with a lot of styles, techniques, and methods emerging.
During the Marcos regime, the artworks were forms of protest against the government‟s
suppression of freedom of speech and expression. Eventually, photography has
evolved into an art form, which highlights various artistic expressions evident in a variety
of events, scenes, and activities.
To sum
Asian art has helped in the establishment of their identities as a people.
See handouts:
• Reading: Neo-Confucianism and Fan Kuan‟s Travelers by Streams and

Mountains
• Reading: Shiva As Lord of the Dance (Nataraja)
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• Reading: Classic Maya Portrait Stelae
• Reading: Confucianism and Fan Kuan‟s Travelers by Streams and Mountains
• Reading: Shiva As Lord of the Dance (Nataraja).

ACTIVITY 1
Write an essay answering this question: to what extent can art help in the formation of a
society‟s culture?
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* * * FINAL EXAMINATION * * *
COURSE SUMMARY:
Appreciating art is designed for students who love to understand the beauty of all
that surround them. The desire to explore the natural world and its significant changes
and idealism with emphasis on the visual experience of everything; emotional and visual
impact. Aesthetics has been part of the philosophical pursuits but it started to come into
its own.
Art is experience, because all art demands experience; but probably it is clearer
to say that all art involves experiences, that there can be no appreciation of art without
experience. (Dudley & Faricry, 2000) Art is not nature because art is made by human
beings. It is a product of man‟s creativity, all intelligence and passion and imagination
goes side by side in creating a masterpieces.
Art can be appreciated in many different ways. The pleasure of Art‟s visual
impact or its aesthetic qualities can begin an exploration into: style and technique;
subject and content; cultural significance and artistic appeal.
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This course is divided into three main parts: introduction to Art Appreciation;

secondly Western Art History; and lastly Culture and the Arts.
Toward the end, this course only wishes to contribute to the holistic development
of each learner in the hopes that every college student does not become a skilled
professional, an expert in his field, but one who truly human, a kind that does not just
think and socialize but one who appreciates the work of human hands and the beauty
that s/he is capable of producing.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Answer the following questions as precisely yet as thoroughly as possible
1. Why we need to appreciate Art?
2. How did art produces?
3. How did art has made us who we are?
4. What is the significant of this course (Art Appreciation) in our practical living? 47
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GENERAL EDUCATION 5

MODULE PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO ART APPRECIATION [Prelim]

Lesson 1: What is art: Introduction and Assumptions

Lesson 2: Art appreciation: Creativity, Imagination, and Expression

Lesson 3: Functions and Philosophical Perspectives on Art

Lesson 4: Subject and Content

Lesson 5: Artists and Artisans

Lesson 6: Elements and Principles of Art

MODULE PART 2: WESTERN ART HISTORY [Midterm]

Lesson 1: Art in Early Civilizations

Lesson 2: Art of Emerging Europe

Lesson 3: Caught in Between: Modern and Contemporary Art

Lesson 1: Soul making, Appropriation and Improvisation

Lesson 2: Art in Asia

COURSE TITLE: ART APPRECIATION

COURSE PLACEMENT: BEED 1, BSED 1, BSOA 1

VISION MISSION CORE VALUES

Every TCC graduate showed:

GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE

a. Introduction to Art Appreciation

II. Middle term

a. Western Art History

III. Final term

a. Culture and the Arts

1. Individual Portfolio (reaction papers, analysis, refection, individual journal,

2. Regular self-assessment test Prepared by Miguel C. Cierva Jr. Page

3. Suggested reading materials for supplemental reading for further discussions

4. Major examinations: Prelim, midterm, and final examinations

1. Written works [quizzes and worksheets etc.] 35%

COURSE REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Cabasaan, William J. Humanities: Philosophy and History of Art. Malabon City:

Prepared by Miguel C. Cierva Jr. Page

Registration ……………………………………….…… May

Start of Classes…………………………………………. August 24

National Heroes Day …………………………………… August 31

Prelim Exam ………………………………………………September __

Midterm Exam …………………………………………….November ___

All Saints‟ Day ……………………………………………. November 1

Immaculate Conception ………………………………….December 8

Unit test…………………………………………………….December ___

Final Exam ………………………………………………...December__

To pass the course, you must:

MODULE PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO ART

LESSON 1: What is art? Introduction and Assumptions

Upon completing this module, you will be able to:

1. Clarify misconceptions the art

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a. Art is Universal: Art has been crafted by all people.

b. Art is not nature: Art is man‟s expression of his reception of nature

c. Art involves experience: By experience, we mean the actual doing of something.

Art is part of man‟s growth and civilization. It is the expression of man‟s

SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS/ AUDIOVISUAL/ INTERVENTIONS

 Purpose of Art. Provided by: Wikipedia. Located at:

A. If you were an artist, what kind of artist would you be?

2. Why is art ageless and timeless?

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Upon completing this module, you will be able to:

c. Art as a product of imagination, imagination as a product of Art. I means artist

a. Visual art: includes painting, drawing, letterings, printing, sculptures, digital

e. Architecture: it is making of beautiful buildings

f. Dance: it is a series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music

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h. Theater: it uses live performances and usually follow a script