Art Appreciation – LECTURE
Self-concept plays an important
Lesson 1
What is - HUMANITIES?
Humanities are academic disciplines that
study aspects of human society and
culture. (hsc)
In the Renaissance, the term contrasted
with divinity and referred to what is now
called classics, the main area of secular
study in universities at the time. Today,
the humanities are more frequently
contrasted with natural, and sometime
social sciences, as well as professional
training.
Why study Humanities?
As the word humanities came from
the Latin “humanus” which means
human, cultured and refined, man is
taught to be as what the term exactly
means; being cultured and refined.
Humans have the characteristics of
rationality, benevolence, and care, (rbc)
he is cultured and refined as shown by
good tastes and manner indicative of
good and proper education.
Fundamental Principles of Humanities:
(7)
The following are identified fundamental
principles of humanities which are used
as guides for a better understanding of
life and man’s existence.
(HIH)
1. Human nature is inherently good.
2. Individuals are free and are
capable of making choices.
3. Human potential for growth and
development is virtually unlimited.
4.
role in growth and development.
5. Individuals have an urge for self-
actualization.
6. Reality is defined by each person.
7. Individuals have responsibility to
both themselves and to others.
(SIRI)
Art Explained
Art is a diverse range of human
activities in creating visual, auditory or
performing artifacts (artworks),
expressing the author’s imaginative,
conceptual ideas, or technical skills,
intended to be appreciated for their
beauty or emotional power. Other
activities related to the production of
works of art include the criticism of art,
the study of the history of art, and the
aesthetic dissemination / clarification
needed of art.
The three classical branches of art
are (1) painting, (2) sculpture, and (3)
architecture.
Music, theater, film, dance, and
other performing arts as well as literature
and other media such as interactive
media, (mtfdpalm-7)
are included in a broader definition of the
arts. Until the 17th century, art referred to
any skill or mastery and was not
differentiated from crafts or sciences. In
modern usage after the 17th century,
where aesthetic considerations are
paramount, the fine arts are separated
and distinguished from acquired skills in
general, such as the decorative or applied
arts. (daa)
Nature of the Arts 2. Socially express his need for
display, celebration and
1. Art or arts is of Aryan root “ar” communication; and
which means to join or put 3. Physically express the need for
together It has its Latin term being utility of functional objects.
“sars” or “artis” which means
everything that is artificially made The Forms of Art Differentiated
or composed by man. (Wikipedia)
The matrix below shows the difference of
2. Art constitutes one of the oldest the art forms as identified:
and most important means of
expression developed by man. Functional art Non- functional
forms (the need art forms (the
3. It refers to the skillful arrangement for life to be need to express
or composition of some common better) aesthetics and
but significant qualities of nature beauty)
such as sounds, colors, lines,
movements, words, stone, and Architecture, Painting,
wood to express feelings, thoughts, weaving, sculpture,
imaginations, and dreams in an furniture- making literature
amazing, meaningful, and Music, dance, and
enjoyable way. (Adams, 2002) theater.

4. Art is subjective as it employs the

use of perception, insights,
feelings, and intuition.

5. It is the heightened expression of

human dignity and weaknesses felt
and shared so powerfully in a
world increasingly aware of its
successes and failures.
6. It is man’s expression of himself as
an individual and how he views his
existence, and
7. Art also provides enjoyment and
stimulation specially when people
understand them.
Function of Art Arts
Is a much-needed avenue for people to:
1. Express freely oneself;
The following example (art pieces) below
are just a few of those which may be
considered functional art forms.
Non-functional art forms, on the other
hand. Non-functional art is art that serves
no utilitarian purpose. It is in direct
contrast with functional art, which has
both an aesthetic value and a utilitarian
purpose. Non-functional art also
encompasses paintings, sculptures, and
all manner of fine art. These pieces
usually seek to engage with the viewer or
an intellectual emotional or aesthetic
level. The exploration of these
sensibilities, rather than their utilitarian
merits, determines the artworks’ worth.
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Subject and Content
Learning Outcome
 Differentiate representational and
non-representational art.
 Discuss the difference between an
artwork’s subject and content.
 Identify the subject matter and
specific examples of art.
 Enumerate the sources of the
subjects of some of the most
recognizable works of art.
Subject of an Artwork
Subject- focus on the artwork
 In arts refers to the main idea that
is represented in the artwork.
 The subject in art is basically the
essence of the piece.
 We have standards and
qualifications in artwork.
(1) Representational
(2) Non-representational
Representational Art – focused on specific
subject (may nirerepresent)
 Or objective art – focused straight
to the point. (on point)
 Use specific subject
 Art which represents something
 Art which is clearly identifiable
 It refers to a painting or a
sculpture that is clearly
recognizable for what it claims to
be
Represents something that is easily to
identify.
Non – representational – hard to identify
the subject.
 Or non-objective art
 Refers to compositions which do
not rely on representation or
mimesis to any extent.
 Highly subjective and can be
difficult to define.
 We can focus on the elements of
the artwork (form, shape, line,
color, space and texture) in terms
of the aesthetic value of the work,
but the meaning will always be
personal to the viewer unless the
artist has made a statement about
his or her intentions.
A. Abstract art
B. Non- figurative art
C. Non- objective art
D. Nonrepresentational art – use
imagination to know the
representation of the art.
- Are related terms that indicate a
departure from reality in the
depiction of imagery in art.
Sources of Subject (NPHL, RMDT)
 1. Nature
2. People
3. History
4. Legends
5. Religion
6. Mythology
7. Dreams and Fantasy
8. Technology

Nature – it is easy to draw/paint; as is;

our nature
 Natural world, physical universe,
material world or material
universe.
 Commonly used source of art
History
 Depiction of factual events that
occurs in the past whose purpose
is either to remember important
events of long ago or to teach the
learning about the lesson of the
past.

People
 The most interesting subject of an
artwork. – anywhere
 Presented as individuals or groups
and may perform tasks as how
they do in their everyday life.

(The Making of the Philippine Flag-

Fernando Amorsolo)
 (Pelta – Michaelangelo)

Mythology- gods and goddesses

 These so- called deities of the
mythological world depict present
humanlike behavior.

Legend – historic events of the people in

the past.
 Artworks based on legends
present too viewers of the art
something tangible even when
enverified.
 Art brings life to these stories. (Medusa – Luciano Garbati)

(Si Malakas at si Maganda – Marcelo Dreams and Fantasy – own imagination

Chan)  The wonder of the unconscious
(Josephine Wall, 1947)
Religion
 Religious contexts in the Bible,
Quran, and Torah in conveying
their ideas and beliefs through
their art works.

Technology
  Wondrous use of machines, his vision, his first though would be on
towering skyscrapers, state of the what medium to use.

Technique- the technique of artwork

shows the level of familiarity with the
medium being manipulated.

Curation – derived from

the word “curare” which
means to take care. It is a
process that involves
managing, overseeing and
assembling, or putting
together a presentation or
exhibit for some type of
artistic collection.

art robotics, top of the line THE DIFFERENT MEDIA OF THE VISUAL
transportation, machineries as ARTS
cars, ships, motorcycles to name.
I. GRAPHIC OR TWO-
(Humanity Drowning in Technology by DIMENSIONAL ARTS
Elizabeth Elkin)
DRAWING – the fundamental skill needed
in the visual arts.
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Different Media of Drawing:
The Art and His Medium 1. Pencils- made of graphite which
comes in different hardness from
The Process of Production soft to hard or thickness from thick
to needle-like.
Production is the heart of making art. It
can refer to the making of something, or 2.
to a final product, like a theatrical Ink -
performance. It can be the process of it
bringing a song or a musical to life or is
honing that work to perfection.

Production might bring out images of

factory production lines, or even the
theories of scientists and philosophers
after the mind has conceived it through one of the oldest materials for
certain process. drawing that is still in use. It
allows for a great variety of
Medium- when an artist is ready to qualities, depending on the tools
express himself in art and to give shape to
 and techniques used in the (ground/support) like paper, cloth,
application. canvas, wood, or plaster.

a. Pigment – part of the paint that

gives color.
3.
Different Media for Painting-
1. Water Color- pigments are mixed
with water and applied to paper.

Pastel – this is composed of dry

pigment held together by a gum 2.
binder and compressed into sticks.

4. Charcoal- an organic medium that

comes from burnt wood.

5.

Gouache- the pigment has been mixed

with water and added with a
chalk-like material.

Paper- the most common surface

used in two-dimensional art.

3. Oil Paints- pigments are mixed

with oil as its binder. It is a dense
painting medium and gives rich,

PAINTING – it is the process of applying

paint onto a smooth surface
 beautiful colors. Discovered by a
Flemish painter, Jan Van Eyck in
the 15th century.

4. Tempera- pigment is mixed with

egg yolk (sometimes with the
white) as binder.

5.

MOSAIC- wall or floor decorations made

of small tiles or irregularly cut pieces or
colored stones or glass called tesserae.
Fresco- pigment is mixed with water
ana applied on a portion of the
wall with wet plaster. It is used in
mural paintings.

6.

COLLAGE- derived from a French word

“coller” which mean to stick. This is a
technique of making art by gluing or
pasting on firm support materials or

Acrylic- modern medium with

synthetic paint using acrylic
emulsion.

found objects.
PRINTMAKING- process used for making
reproduction of graphic works. Allows for
the repeated transfer of a master image
from a printing plate(matrix) onto a
surface.
3. Kinetic (mobile)- a sculpture that
is capable of movement by wind,
water, or other forms of energy.

II. PLASTIC OR THREE-

DIMENSIONAL ARTS

Sculpture – originated from the Latin

word “sculpere” which means to carve. It
is defined as the art or practice creating
three-dimensional forms or figures.

3 Kinds of Sculptures
1. Freestanding – sculptures which
can be viewed from all sides.

2. Relief- sculptures in which the

figures project from a background.