GE 16:

Art Appreciation
 MODULE 1:

Humanities
& Art Appreciation
 Art is an expression made visible by any form.
The presentation contained an attempt to translate

Introduction the unnamed and the unknown. Intrinsic to our

existence as humans is our quest to create meaning,
and Art allows that process to take place.
This module is focused on humanities and art
appreciation. Appreciating any form of art helps us
value even more the uniqueness of God’s greatest
masterpiece-humans.
In this module, you explore topics on
humanities and art appreciation, basic assumption,
nature, functions, and philosophy of arts, and the
difference of subject and content form artworks.
Learning At the end of this module, you are expected to:

Recognize the meaning of Humanities, Art,

Outcomes and art appreciation;

Explain the assumptions and nature of
arts;
Describe the functions of art; and
Compare and contrast the subject and
content of art.
 Relevance of

Art Appreciation
 Relevance of

Art Appreciation

Art has played a significant role throughout our history. It will

continue to be part of our future and the future of our loved
ones for many generations to come.
Art is not meant to be looked at only for what it is.
Art Appreciation develops an open mind and understanding that
there is more than just one solution. It also helps to develop an
appreciation for each other and celebrate each individuality.
Importance of Studying
Art Appreciation and
Philosophy
Importance of Studying
Art Appreciation and
Philosophy
Having appreciation for art also helps us to develop an
appreciation for each other and how we are all unique in
our own way.
Develop Literacy and Communications Skills.
Make sense of our world.
Philosophy – from Greek, by way of Latin, philosophia,
“love of wisdom”
 Meaning of
Humanities and Art
Appreciation
 Meaning of
Humanities and Art
Appreciation

Humanities
Latin word "humanus", meaning refined or cultured
human.
Stories, the ideas, and the words that help us make
sense of our lives and our world (White, 1997).
 Meaning of
Humanities and Art
Appreciation
Art Appreciation
Referred to the knowledge of the general and everlasting qualities that
classify all great art.
Referred to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of the
universal and timeless qualities characterizing works of art.
The ability to interpret and understand human-made arts and enjoy
them through actual work experience with art tools and materials
Possession of the works of art for one’s admiration and satisfaction.
The knowledge and understanding of the general and everlasting
qualities that classify all great arts
The introduction and exploration of visual and performing art forms.
Analysis of the form of artwork to the general audience to enhance
their enjoyment and satisfaction of the works of art.
Art History
Art History
Study of objects of art in their historical
development and stylistic contexts; that is
genre, design, format, and style.
Creativity and
Imagination
Creativity and
Imagination
Creativity is doing something meaningful with your imagination
Imagination allows us to think of things that are not real or
around us at any given time
It’s quite possible to be imaginative without being creative
(Naiman, 2016).
If you have ideas, but don’t act on them, you are imaginative but
not creative.
We are all born with imagination but creativity is learned.
Hereunder are some of the definitions of Art given by
various authors and writers:
Nevertheless, a glimpse of the above definitions brings us
four (4) standard essentials of arts:
Importance of Art
According to Swara Swami (May 31, 2016),
here is the list why Art is essential:
According to Swara Swami (May 31, 2016),
here is the list why Art is essential: