HUMANITIES AND ART APPRECIATION: AN
INTRODUCTION
ART APPRECIATON || BARCEBAL, ANGELA A. BSN-2N
HUMANITIES is the Latin term “Humanus,” meaning
educated, human, cultured, and refined. Examples
of humanities include architecture, dancing,
literature, music, painting, theater, and sculpting.
Humanities are interested in how their emotions
are communicated. It is also the study of different
cultural aspects of man, his frailties in life, and the
improvement it has to undergo. Humanities is a
discipline of study that deals with people's
thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Humanities
would help uplift value and dignity (Bascara and
Avillanoza, 2006). According to scientific studies, the
influence of art on the brain impacts the human
quality of life. Art comes from the Latin “Arti,”
which means skill, naiveté, and mastery. There are
stages to consider (Ramos and Obiena, 2020).
The following stages are essential to showcase
your creativity as an artist:
1. DEVELOPMENT STAGE (CREATION STAGE)- Artists create
their artwork through thinking. Artists are highly
sensitive people, incredibly aware of everything
surrounding them (Sanchez, Abad, and Jao, 2004).
They usually wow people by employing their
creative imagination.
2. ADAPTATION STAGE (MATERIALS CREATION)- In this stage,
the artist frequently uses various mediums or
materials to convey an idea. For example, a painter
uses pigments, a sculptor uses stones, metal, or
wood, authors use words, an architect uses
different building materials, and a choreographer
uses movement and people in their creation.
3. COMPLETION STAGE (FORM CREATION)-The variety of
forms artists employ to communicate their ideas.
It is viewed as a form of artistic expression that is
classified as fine art. This form is used to describe
the artwork’s physical characteristics. Artists
have developed various forms that can be
considered their finished product
Arts can be used for a variety of purposes in
addition to design. From the earliest to the
present, art has always been a component of our
culture. It constitutes one of the oldest and most
important means of expression developed by man.
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FUNCTION OF ARTS
The functions of arts refer to the intended utilization
of the artwork and have major classification
according to functional and non-functional. Functional
is according to its usefulness. For example, art was
originally used for religion to have a representation.
We also have the commemoration purpose under
functional or secular function. On the other hand, we
have the Non-functional, which refers to “art for art.”
You create art for the sake of beautifying, leisure, and
pleasure purposes. The following are the other
functions of Arts:
1. INDIVIDUAL OR PERSONAL FUNCTION - an artist acts
because they are passionate about the art
genre in question. Art is a form of self-
expression or fulfillment for them
2. PUBLIC/SOCIAL FUNCTION —these go beyond the
inherent value of the arts to the social benefits
they provide. Through the performance of their
art, the artist engages with others and raises
societal consciousness.
3. COMMERCIAL FUNCTION - art contributes to the
state’s economy directly and indirectly.
4. POLITICAL FUNCTION - art provides a platform for
exchanging ideas to increase power, position,
employment, and prestige. For example, the
running candidate employs art to create his
poster during a campaign.
5. HISTORICAL FUNCTION - Art is an essential tool for
recording and preserving information. Its
purpose is to record or re-create historical
individuals and events.
6. CULTURAL FUNCTION - Art is the expression and
dissemination of new ideas and values.
7. STRUCTURAL/PHYSICAL FUNCTION - Buildings are
planned and built-in innovative ways to make
living safer and more meaningful. Architects,
industrial and graphic designers, and interior
designers create a beautiful and functional
space.
8. RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL FUNCTION- Religious value can be
bolstered through the arts. One example is
renowned Filipino artist Joey Velasco’s Hapag
ng Pag-asa (The Table of Hope, in photo), which
depicts a distinct depiction of Christ’s Last
Supper. It’s also a replica of Leonardo da Vinci’s
painting.
9. AESTHETIC FUNCTION. Any work of art is beautiful.
It’s a visual flavor for ornately decorated
interiors that can highlight the most beautiful
qualities of various décor pieces. It faithfully
replicated graphical visuals that convey
information through spectacular persuasions
and meaningful sentences
Art is like love; it’s not easy to define. Art requires the
creativity of a particular person, and creativity is
defined as the fundamental basis of arts. It is a trait
of an artist that will continually develop in his life to
express feelings or a way of solving problems. Aside
from the fact that art can serve different functions,
it also has a purpose.

Some purposes of arts are as follows:

1. CREATES BEAUTY- Art is a way for us to express
ourselves. It is the expression of thoughts that
cannot be expressed solely through words.
2. COMMEMORATES EXPERIENCE- Art is used to
transmitting the artist’s personal experiences
and record the artist’s impressions in his work.
3. CREATES HARMONY- An artist uses composition as
a technique used by artists to organize the
disparate elements of their works.
4. PROVIDES DECORATION- Artworks help to create a
fun atmosphere. Its purpose is to beautify
objects to satisfy and entertain visitors with
their colors and patterns.
5. REVEALS TRUTH- Artwork aimed to demonstrate
how the world works and to seek the truth. It
is a language that transmits signals to the
recipients’ spirits, assisting them in changing
their attitudes, sensitivity, and ethics.
6. EXPRESSES VALUES- Artists will be encouraged to
enhance their creativity, challenge, and
communication skills through the arts. It also
boosts one’s self-esteem and overall health.
Art is not just for those born with talent, but it also
developed to sum things up. It was not created just
for leisure, but Art has been proven to be with us
since the very beginning because everything we do
and all that surrounds us is a product of our Art

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