Introduction:

Art is something that is perennially around us. Some people may deny had to do with the arts,
but it is indisputable that lite presents us with many forms of and opportunities for communion
with the arts.
A politician seated on her car looking for her favorite song ,
A student marveling at the intricate designs of a medieval cathedral during his field trip ,
A market vendor cheering around people ,
one still finds the need to see more and experience exposure to music is only viewed to one
genre finds it lacking not opportunities for communion with the arts .

Why Study the Humanities? For as long as m an existed in this planet, he has cultivated the
land, altered the conditions of the fauna and the flora, all to survive. Alongside these
necessities, man also marked his place in the world through his works. Through his bare
hands, man constructed infrastructures that will tend to his needs, like his house. He
sharpened swords and spears. He employed fire to melt gold. The initial meaning of the word art
has something to do with all these-craft.

The word "art" comes from the ancient Latin Arts which means a "craft or specialized form of
skill, like carpentry or surgery" (Collingwood 1938, 5).

Art then suggested the capacity to produce an intended result from carefully planned steps or
method. When a man wants to build a house, he plans meticulously to get to what the
prototype promises, executes the steps to produce the said structure, he is engaged in art.

The Ancient World did not have any conceived notion of art in the same way that we do now.
To them, art only meant using bare hands to produce something that will be useful to one's
day-to-day life. A complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image, namely making it
possible to absorb large amounts of data quickly.

Arts in medieval Latin came to mean something different. It meant "any special form of book-
learning, such as grammar or logic, magic or astrology" (Collingwood 1938, 6).
It was only during renaissance that the word reacquired a meaning that was inherent in its ancient
form-craft.

Early renaissance artists saw their activities merely as craftsmanship, devoid of a whole lot of
intonations that are attached to the word now. It was seventeenth century when the problem and
idea of aesthetics, the study of beauty, began to unfold distinctly from the notion of
TECHNICAL WORKMANSHIP that is the original conception of the word "art."

It was finally in the eighteenth century when the word has evolved to distinguish between the
fine arts and the useful arts. The Fine Arts would come to mean "not delicate or highly
skilled arts, but 'beautiful arts" (Collingwood 1938). This is something that is more akin to
what is now considered art. The humanities constitute one of the oldest and most important
means of expression developed by man (Dudley, Faricy, and Company 1960, 3).

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Human history has witnessed how man evolved not just physically but also culturally, from
cave painters to men of exquisite paintbrush users of the present.
Even if one goes back to the time before written records of man's civilization has appeared, one
can find cases of man's attempts of not just crafting tools to live and survive but also
expressing his feelings and thoughts.

The Galloping Wild Boar found in the cave of Altamira, Spain is one such example. In 1879,
a Spaniard and his daughter were exploring a cave when they saw pictures of a wild boar, hind,
and bison. According to experts, these paintings were purported to belong to Upper
Paleolithic Age, several thousands of years before the current era. Pre-historic men, with their
crude instruments, already showcased and manifested earliest attempts at recording man's
innermost interests, preoccupations, and thoughts.

The humanities, then, ironically, has started even before the term has been coined. Human
persons have long been exercising what it means to be a human long before he was even
aware of his being one. The humanities stand tall in bearing witness to this magnificent
phenomenon. Any human person, then, is tasked to participate, if not totally partake in this long
tradition of humanizing himself.
Introduction: 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 .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. 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 can distinguish what is fine and beautiful from what is
not what has good quality from poor, and that gives us a role in the field of art appreciation.

1. The Role of Creativity in Art Making

2. Art as Expression
3. Visual Arts
4. Film
5. Performance Art
6. Poetry Performance
7. Architecture
8. Dance
9. Theater
Content:
1.The Role of Creativity in Art Making
Creativity requires thinking outside the box. It is often used to solve problems that have never
occurred before, combine function and style, and simply make life a more unique and enjoyable
experience. In art, creativity is what sets apart one artwork from another. We say something
is done creatively when we have not yet seen anything like it or when it is out of the
ordinary. A creative artist does not simply copy or imitate another artist's work. He does not
imitate the lines, flaws, colors, and patterns in recreating nature. He embraces originality, puts
his own flavor into his work, and calls it his own creative piece.
2.Art as Expression
There may have been times when you felt something is going on within you, you try to explain
it but do not know how. You may only be conscious about feeling this sort of excitement, fear,
or agitation, but you know that just one word is not enough to describe the nature of what you
truly feel. Finally, you try to release yourself from this tormenting and disabling state by doing
something which is called expressing oneself (Collingwood 1938, 109). Suppose this feeling is
excitement.
It is frustrating to contain such feelings, so you relieve it by expressing through shouting,
crying on your pillow while your hand is covering your mouth so that no one can hear you, or
leaping in excitement. An emotion will remain unknown to a human until they expresses them.
Robin George Collingwood, an English philosopher who is best known for his work in
aesthetics, explain in his publication The Principles of Art (1938) that what an artist does to an
emotion is not to induce them, but express them (109). Through expression, he can explore his
own emotions and at the same time, create something beautiful out of it.
Collingwood further illustrated that expressing emotions is something different from describing
emotions. In his example, explicitly saying "I am angry” is not an expression of an emotion,
but a mere description (111). There is no need in relating or referring to a specific emotion,
such as anger, in expressing one's emotion.
Description destroys the idea of expression, as it classifies the emotion, making it ordinary
and predictable. Expression on the other hand, individualizes (112). An artist has the
freedom to express herself the way they want to. Hence, there is no specific technique in
expression. This makes people's art not a reflection of what is outside or external to them, but a
reflection of their inner selves.
3.Visual Arts
Creations under this category are those that appeal to the sense of sight and are mainly visual in
nature. What Does Visual Art Include?
Definitions of visual art usually encompass the following:
1. Fine Arts
All fine art belongs to the general category of visual arts.
These include activities such as:
1. Drawing
2. Painting
3. Printmaking
4. Sculpture
along with associated activities like Graphic art, Manuscript Illumination, Book Illustration,
Calligraphy.
2. Contemporary Arts
The visual arts also include a number of modern art forms, such as:
 Assemblage
 Collage
 Mixed-media
 Conceptual Art
along with film-based disciplines such as Photography, Video Art and Animation, or any
combination thereof. This group of activities also includes high tech disciplines like computer
graphics and giclee prints. Another modern visual art, is the new environmental or Land art,
which also includes transitory forms like ice/snow sculpture, and graffiti art.
3. Decorative Arts & Crafts
In addition, the general category of visual arts encompasses a number of decorative art
disciplines and crafts, including: ceramics and studio pottery, mosaic art, mobiles, tapestry,
glass art (including stained glass), and others.
Wider definitions of visual art sometimes include applied art areas such as graphic design,
fashion design, and interior design. In addition, new types of Body art may also fall under the
general heading of visual arts. These include: tattoo art, face painting, and body painting.
4.Film
It refers to the art of putting together successions of still images in order to create an illusion of
movement. Film and video evolved from the sequencing of still images to replicate the
appearance of life moving in front of our eyes. Such elements as sound, color, animation,
and special effects have added to the believability and appeal of movies made for both
entertainment and artistic purposes.
Film also has the power to re-create dreamlike effects and to make a big impression on us
through its glamour and immediacy. As it has developed into a major industry, popular cinema
usually produces and markets films belonging to different genres that promote desired—if at
times predictable—kinds of characters and storylines.
Documentaries step outside of the imaginary world to tell us about reality, generally from the
filmmaker’s point of view. In the world of art movie-making and video, artists have extended
the medium in ways that are often visually compelling and poetic. Artists have also used the low
cost of accessible digital and Internet technologies to create new kinds of reflections of our
world, and streaming services, such as Netflix, have revolutionized the way we watch and
consume television.
Moving images are all around us. Knowing about the history and technology of film, video, and
digital movies enriches our experience of them.
5.Performance Art
Performance art is a live art and the artist’s medium is mainly the human body which he or
she uses to perform. Performance Art can be used for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the artist
wants to make a serious point about something important like global warming or world
hunger. Other times, it’s more fun and humorous. It can be used to ask questions or show a
personal story. Either way, it’s always interesting.
 Marina Abromovic
Performance art can be any kind of performance put on by people for people to watch! Marina
Abromovic is a famous performance artist who is widely known for her work.
One performance that got people to notice her was called “The Art is Present.” In her
performance all she did was sit at a table a make eye contact with random people who sat across
from her. It seems really simple, but eye contact isn’t easy. Sometimes looking at people makes
us nervous or makes us want to laugh or look away. She would stare at the other person for
longer than usual. People came from all over to watch it
After she looks at a bunch of strangers over and over again, she finally gets to look at someone
she knows who is an old friend. This changes everything! Eye contact means different things for
different people and it all connects back to how we feel. Some animals even get flushed or upset
if you make eye contact with them. All of these different ideas that connect to this are why we
consider this art. It makes us look at the world differently.
6.Poetry Performance
Is an art form where the artist expresses his emotions not by using paint, charcoal, or camera, but
expresses them through words.
What is slam poetry and how is it related to spoken word poetry?
Slam Poetry, a form of performance poetry that combines the elements of performance,
writing, competition, and audience participation. It is performed at events called poetry
slams, or simply slams.
A major difference between Slam Poetry and Spoken Word poetry is the competitive element.
Slam Poetry is often performed in front of judges and a winner is chosen at the end of the
event. Spoken word does not include competition and is usually just a place where people can
showcase their work.
7.Architecture
Is the art of making beautiful buildings. Architecture is the art and science of designing
structures and spaces for human use. Architectural design is an art form realized through
considerations of spatial design and aesthetics. Related to sculpture, architecture creates three-
dimensional objects that serve human purposes and forms visual relationships with the
surrounding areas.
8.Dance
Is a series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music accompaniment. Most famous type
of dance are the following:
1. Ballet
2. Ballroom
3. Contemporary
4. Hip Hop
5. Jazz
6. Tap Dance
7. Folk Dance
8. Irish Dance
9. Modern Dance
10. Swing Dance
9.Theater
Uses live performers to present accounts of imaginary events before a live audience.
INTRODUCTION
“The function of art is to do more than tell it like it is-it's to imagine what is possible.”
6 FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS:
● PERSONAL FUNCTION
● SPIRITUAL CONCERN
● SOCIAL FUNCTION
● POLITICAL & IDEOLOGICAL EXPRESSION
● PHYSICAL FUNCTION
● ARCHITECTURE

PERSONAL FUNCTION OF ART

-communicates life experiences, emotions or feelings of an individual
EXAMPLE:
Expressive Art/Art Therapy
Through learning in expressive art you will learn:
 enjoy the energy and excitement
 have opportunities to be creative and imaginative
 recognize and represent feelings and emotions
FOUR MAIN TYPES OF CREATIVE ARTS
1. Art therapy
2. Dance therapy
3. Music therapy
4. Writing therapy

SPIRITUAL CONCERN
-expresses beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by a higher power.
-positively uplift consciousness

Examples:
Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper
Mark Rothko, Gethsemane, 1944, Collection of Kate Rothko Prizel

Social Functions of Art

-addresses aspects of (collective) life, as opposed to one person's point of view or experience,
enhances the shared sense of identity of those within a family, community, or civilization.
-can influence the attitudes of people in groups, affecting the way they think or feel and,
ultimately, the way they act.
-convey message of protestEXAMPLE: Activist Art, Political Propaganda, Ceremonial Art
Political and Ideological Expression
 freedom to solve special problems
 they use art as tools of propaganda
 voice out their opinions or ideology
 express their social and political views

Physical Function of Art

 easiest to spot
 serve some physical purpose

Architecture
-how we present ourselves across the earth’s landscape
EXAMPLES:
Courthouse
Government Buildings