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GENERAL EDUCATION 5: Art and Appreciation

Name: Jeanneth Mae M. Limboy Course/Year/Block: BSBA

FM1A
UNIT 1: Introduction to Art Appreciation
Lesson 2: Art Appreciation: Creativity, Imagination, and Expression
COURSE LEARNING  Differentiate art from nature;
OUTCOMES  Characterize artistic expression based on
personal experiences with art;
 Discuss the nature of art’s preliminary expression;
and
 Categorize works of art by citing personal
experience.
Reference Caslib, Jr. et.al, Art Appreciation, 13-24.

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 or 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.

Let’s Get Started

In one of your encounters with art through museum visits, musicals, and
plays, among others, have you ever felt disconnected from an artwork? Was there a
point in time when you did not understand what message the art was trying to
convey? If yes, write the name of the artwork in the box and attach an image of the
artwork, if possible. Explain why you think you did or did not understand the art using
the space provided on the next page.
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Hills of Nikko,” 1964

Artist: Jose T. Joya
I did not understand this painting when I first saw it. I was confused about the artist
of the painting wants to portray. Its abstract and seeing it will give us question, what
is the idea behind the painting. The image it produce was not complete, theres a lot
of things going on when we see the painting. I really thought that the emotion of the
artist of the time he made the painting wasn’t good and there are random things on
the painting. Its like the artist was just playing with the painting brush which turns out
a beautiful art. According to what I researched that this painting was considered as
finest of the nine paintings that the National Artist exhibited at the Venice Biennale of
1964.

Let’s Work on This

Answer the following questions as precisely yet as thoroughly as possible.
1. What art field will you explore? Why
Answer: The art field I want to explore is photography because I want to have
advance knowledge and skills in capturing images. Especially I am not good
in taking pictures. I want to learn more about photography, I want to capture
and preserve all the experience and memories I, my friends, family and
relatives have. Those photographs can transport me back to specific
moments in my life. Also photography serve as a communication tool that can
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convey message or story. I want to capture pictures that can provoke the
emotions of other people. Not only happy face, but also all the emotions in the
face of the people. They say pictures don’t lie. So I think photography is the
best way to know what other people’s emotion so that I know how to comfort
them.
2. How can you utilize the arts to express yourself, your community, and
your relation to others?
Answer: I can utilize the arts to express myself, my community and my
relation to others by making a drawing or painting about how I feel about my
life, towards my community and towards other people. With the use of art, I
can use it to show my creativity and communicate my thoughts, feelings and
emotions. Like in helping in my community, for example in suggesting solution
to a problem that our community is facing, I can think of creative ways and
communicate with the leaders to what ideas I can suggest which can be
helpful in our community. Also in showing my relation to other people by using
art like the use of rainbow colors can show that I support the members of
LGBTQ community.
Let’s Make It Happen
Using the table below, write down examples of the different art forms studied
in the lesson. Provide ways on how these art forms express and unmask creativity
from the artist.

Type of Art Example How does this How does this

Expression express? unmask the artist’s
creativity?

Visual Art Barong Tagalog The embroidery on the
embroidery Barong Tagalog often
expresses cultural and
historical elements of
the Philippines. For
example, the designs
may feature patterns
inspired by nature,
such as flowers or
leaves, or depict
animals that hold
significant cultural
meaning. The
embroidery may also
depict scenes from
Filipino mythology,
folklore, or history.
This unmask the
artist’s creativity
because the
embroidery needed
creativity to think of
the design that will put
on barong Tagalog,
patience because it
has to be detailed and
dedication because is
usually done by hand
using a method called
“calado,” which entails
making holes in the
fabric and then
stitching all around
them to produce
elaborate patterns.
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Film Hello, Love, Goodbye The film provides
Directed by Cathy a relatable and
Garcia-Molina. realistic depiction of
the struggles faced by
Overseas Filipino
Workers (OFWs),
especially in Hong
Kong. It is about love,
sacrifice and the
pursuit of dreams in
uncertain
circumstances of life.
Architecture San Agustin Church San Agustin Church
was inspired by
colonial baroque
architecture in the
Philippines. It
expresses the rich
cultural and historical
heritage of the
Philippines,
showcasing its
colonial past, art and
architecture, and
religious traditions.
Dance Singkil The singkil dance
was originated from
the Maranao people
of Mindanao and
typically performed at
weddings and other
festive events. The
dance is performed by
a group of dancers,
mainly ladies, who
This unmask the
artist’s creativity by
the film’s
cinematography
capture the essence
of Hong Kong and its
bustling city life. Both
the chaos and beauty
of the city, as well as
the contrast between
the opulent lifestyle of
the wealthy and the
adversity of the
working class, are
depicted in the city
through the camera
work and framing of
situations
This unmask the
artist’s creativity by
the church’s intricate
architecture and
design, which
combine Spanish and
Filipino Baroque
traditions, produce a
magnificent and
impressive
environment that
reflects the
Philippines’ cultural
fusion. The church’s
beautiful exterior,
intricate carvings, and
dramatic interior
space are all
examples of the
artists’ ingenuity and
skill at work.
This unmask the
artist’s creativity by
making the
choreography which
includes movements
and gestures that
portray emotions and
theme of the dance.
Another is the use of
traditional musical
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step gracefully in and
out of bamboo poles
as the other dancers
rhythmically clap their
hands together.
Literary Art Noli Me Tangere” by Noli Me Tangere is a
Jose Rizal novel that was written
by Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It
tells and expose a
story about the unfair
treatment of the
Filipino people by the
Spanish colonial
rulers, including forced
labor, corruption, and
prejudice. It also
reveals the Catholic
Church’s involvement
in upholding these
injustices and
repressing critiques
and freedom of
opinion.
Theater Himala: Isang The musical uses
Musikal” (Himala: A song, dance, and
Musical) performance to
convey the ideas and
concepts from the
original movie. It
depicts the tale of
Elsa, a young girl who,
after claiming to have
seen an apparition of
the Virgin Mary,
instruments which is
the accompaniment
used while performing
the dance
choreography. Also in
the custome that
wears while
performing the dance
shows and reflect the
Maranao culture and
tradition.
This unmask the
artist’s creativity by its
way of how it convey
its message to the
readers. The novel
uses a variety of
literary devices,
including
personification,
similes, and
metaphors, to deepen
and clarify the ideas in
the story. The
portrayal of the
characters in the story
was very accurate and
exact to what it is
really trying to impose
to the readers. If we
read the story, at first
we will think that it is a
typical story, but it
wasn’t. Theres a
message it want to
relay to its readers
about the Spanish
rulers.
This unmask the
artist’s creativity by
the way the movie
performs in the stage.
The way they
incorporate music that
will not affect the
essence of the original
film.
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becomes a local
healer in a small
Philippine community.
Elsa starts to doubt
the veracity of her
miracles and the
intentions of people
around her as her
celebrity and fan base
increase.
Poetry Performance The Road Not Taken” The Road Not Taken” This unmask the
by Robert Frost by Robert Frost artist’s creativity by
highlights about the how the poem creates
decisions we make image in the mind of
and their effects in our the readers. It uses
life. The poem metaphoric lines in the
encourages us to poem and the artist
reflect on the uses a rhyme scheme
decisions we make in ABAAB that makes
life and to seize the the poem interesting
chances that come and gives musical
with taking chances quality that gives a
and choosing our own creative impact to the
route as opposed to readers.
simply going along
with the flow.