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The meaning and
Importance of Arts
Chapter 1
 To explain the meaning, nature and
importance of arts in our lives.

To determine the subject of art and its

Objectives function.

To be able to reflect on the function of arts

with regards to their personal contributions
to the development of art
Concepts

The term humanities refers to the arts- the

visual arts such as architecture, painting and
sculpture; the performing such as music, dance,
theatre or drama and literature. They are
branches of learning concerned with human
thought, feelings and relations.
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 The subject of arts is varied. Some arts are
representational; others are
Conce nonrepresentational.

pts All arts have function for people since they

satisfy particular needs of people.
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1. Art must be man-made
n 2. Art must be creative, not imitative
Essential 3. Art must benefits and satisfy man
4. Art is expressed through a certain
s of medium or material
Arts.
 Artworks are also valuable sources of
inspiration. We are delighted by the book
Nature we read and moved by the music we hear
movies we watch.
of Arts Paintings, sculpture and plays capture our
attention and stimulate critical thinking.
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Juan Luna,
National Museum
Jose Rizal,
Manila
 We also value and appreciate beautiful
things as a consequence of our encounter
with the arts.
Nature
Our aesthetic experience can change our
of Arts ways and behavior. They can transform us
into highly-cultured, dignified and
respectable human beings. The arts can
beautify our humanity.
 This explains why the arts is called the
humanities. It brings out the good and
noble in us.
Nature
Through the arts, we come to know the
of Arts changing image of man as he journey
across time, searches for the reality and
strives to achieve the ideals that create the
meaning of life.
 Art
Appreciatio
n
 What is
Appreciatio
n?
 It is the ability to interpret or understand
Art man-made arts and enjoy them either
through actual and work-experience with
appreciati art tools and materials or possession of
on these works of art for one’s admiration and
satisfaction.
 Appreciation is not about
The Idea
beauty alone but it is
more about Effort and
Patient.
Appreciation x Beauty
Appreciation = Attitude
 A subject of art is usually anything that is
represented in the artwork. It is varied – it
may be a person, object, scene or event.
The
Subject Artworks that depict something easily
of Art. recognized by most people are called
representational or objective arts.
 Artwork that have no resemblance to any
real subject are called non-representational
or non-objective arts.
Subject They do no represent anything and they are
what they are. They rather appeal directly
of Art. to the senses primarily because of the
satisfying organization of their elements.
Example
Non-representati
Representational onal or
or objective arts. non-objective
arts.
 Every art form has a definite function since
it satisfies a particular need.
Function
of Art Some find meaning in arts in its ability to
serve the purpose for which it was
designed.
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 Architecture is directly and almost entirely
functional because building and other
structure are always built for some special
Function purpose.
of Art
Music and dance were used in ancient ritual
and worship of the gods.
Function Painting and sculpture may be used to
narrate events, to portray people to instruct
of Art (as in the case of Christian art).
 1. Aesthetic Function
Main 2. Utilitarian Function
Function
of Arts. 3. Cultural Function
4. Social Function
Aesthet Through art, man becomes conscious
of the beauty of nature. It benefits
ic from his own work and from those
done by his fellowmen. He learn to
Functio use love and preserve them for his
n enjoyment and appreciation.
Example
 With the creation of the various form of art,
man now live in comfort and happiness.
Man is provided with shelter, clothing,
food, language, transportation and other
Utilitaria necessities and conveniences of life. It also
n improve nature through landscape
gardening, creation of superhighways, and
function through propagation and conservation – of
natural resources (ex. Water reservoir and
Windmills).
Example
 Art transmits and preserves skill and
Cultural knowledge from one generation to
another. It makes man aware of its
Functio cultural background, making its more
knowledgeable and more enduring and
n satisfying.
Example
 Through civic and graphic arts, man
Social learns to love and help each other.
Intentional understanding and
Functi cooperation are fostered and nations
became more unified, friendly,
on cooperative, helpful and sympathetic.
 Arts that classified according to
purpose fall into 5 categories.
1. Practical Arts/Useful Arts
Scope of 2. Liberal Arts
Art 3. Fine Arts
4. Major Arts
5. Minor Arts
 Directed to produce artifacts and
utensils for the satisfaction of human
Practical needs. Handicrafts (basket weaving,
Arts or mat weaving etc.) embroidery,
Useful Arts ceramics, iron and metal craft and tin
can manufacturing are example of
these arts.
 Directed toward intellectual
Liberal growth, such as in the study of
philosophy, psychology, literature,
Arts mathematics and sciences.
 Focused towards creative
activity for the contemplation
Fine of the mind and upliftment of
Arts the spirit. Painting, sculpture
and architecture are example of
these arts
 Characterized by actual and
Major Arts potential expressiveness such as
music, poetry and sculpture
 Concerned with practical
Minor uses and purposes such as
Arts interior decoration and
porcelain art
 Arts that are classified according to media and form.
Media and Form Meaning Example
1. Plastic Arts Physical Space and Sculpture and
perceived by sense of decorative materials
sight

Scope of 2. Kinetic Arts Involve element of

rhythm
Dance

Arts 3. Phonetic Arts Utilize sounds and

words as medium of
Music, Drama and
literature.
expression
4. Pure Arts One medium of Sound and Color in
expression painting
5. Mixed Arts More that one medium Opera, (Music, poetry
and drama)
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The
End
Mente
-It’s All in the Mind-