Arts and Humanities Module 1

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Lecturer: Reinhard G. Cabasag A.Y 2ND Semester, 2022-2023
Subject Code: Hums 2

Module No: Module 1/Lesson 1
Subject Name: Arts and Humanities
Topic:The Meaning and Importance of Art
Objective/s:
 At the end of the discussion the student must:

 Explain the meaning, nature, and importance of arts in our lives;
 Determine the subject of art and its functions; and
 To be able to reflect on the functions of art with regard to their personal contributions to the
development of art.
Part I.
Nature of Art
Art is very important in our lives. It constitutes one of the oldest and most important means of expression
developed by man. Art has been existent since men have lived together. In fact, in nearly every county, art can
be found in primitive societies. Art has been created by all people at all times; it has lived because it is liked
and enjoyed. A true work of art is made by man himself not imitatively, but creatively. A true artist does not
imitate nature but rather interprets it in his own way by selecting the essential features of the subject and
rejecting the minor one.
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Definition of Art by Various Authors
 Derived from the Latin word “ars”, meaning “ability or skill”. – J.V. Estolas
 Taken from the Italian word “artis”, which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form,
inventiveness, and the associations that exist between form from ideas, between material and
technique. – A. Tan
 A product of man’s needs to express himself. – F. Zulueta
 Concerned with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of sensuous medium,
color, sound, bronze, marble, words, and film. –C. Sanchez
 Brings life in harmony with the beauty of the world. – Plato
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What is Art?
Arts - it is an oldest and the most impression of oldest people.

- It lives until now because it is enjoyed and like.

Art - derive from Italian world "artist" which means “craft-manship and skill”.
- derive from Latin word "ars" which means “ability or skills”.
Four common essential of Arts

1. Art must be man-made
2. Art must be creative, not imitative
3. Art must satisfy and benefit man and man must make use of art in practical terms
4. Art is expressed through a certain medium or material by which the artist communicates
himself to his fellows
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Art has a particular importance in our lives. All art that we see and hear have a purpose; they
occupy some place in our judgment. We can communicate through paintings, songs, dances, and
dramatic plays to highlight and heighten the importance of certain events, keep them in memory and
indulge in pleasure. We also build monuments to remind us of the heroic deeds of great men. Arts
can beautify your humanity. This explain why arts is called humanities.
Humanities
It refers to art - the visual art such as architecture, painting, and
sculpture; the performing arts such as music, dance, theatre or drama,
and literature.
They are the branches of learning concerned with human thought,

feelings, and relations.
It brings out the good and noble us. Through the arts, we come to know
the changing image of man as he journeys across the time, searches
for the reality, and strives to achieve the ideals that create the meaning
of life.
Arts Appreciation
It is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either through actual and
work-experience with art tools and materials or possession of these works of art for one’s admiration
and satisfaction.
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The subject of art
In any art form- painting, music, sculpture,

architecture, or dance- there is always a subject
that serves as the foundation of the creation of
the work of art. The subject of art is varied. 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.
1. Representational
or Objective Arts
2. Non-Representational or
Non-Objective Arts
1. Representational or Objective Arts

It refers to artworks that depict something easily recognized by most people. Painting, sculpture,
graphic arts, literature, and theatre arts are generally classified as representational art, although
some paintings and sculptures are without subjects. Music and dance may or may not have subjects.
2. Non-Representational or Non-Objective Arts
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It refers to artworks that have no resemblance to any real subjects. They do not represent anything
and they are what they are. They rather appeal directly to the senses primarily because of the
satisfying organization of their elements.
The function of art
Every art form has definite function since it satisfies a particular need. To the layman, art
may have little function. Some find meaning in art in its ability to serve the purpose for
which it was designed.
Aesthetic Function
An artwork that man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature. He benefits from his own work and
from those done by this fellowmen. He learns to use, love, and preserve them for his enjoyment and
appreciation.
Utilitarian Function
An artwork that gives comfort and happiness. With the creation of the various forms of art, man now
lives in comfort and happiness. Through art, man is provided with shelter, clothing, food, light,
medicine, beautiful surroundings, personal ornamentals, entertainment, language, transportation, and
other necessities and conveniences of life.
Cultural Function
An artwork that gives awareness about cultural background. Through the printed matter, art transmits and
preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another. It makes man aware of his/ her cultural
background, making him/ her more knowledgeable and his/her life more enduring and satisfying.
Social Function
An artwork that gives international understanding and cooperation. Through the civic and graphic arts, man
learns to love each other. International understanding and cooperate on are fostered and nations become
more unified, friendly, cooperative, helpful, and sympathetic.
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Highlight Summary
Four Common Essential of Arts
Art must be man-made
Art must be creative, not imitative
Art must satisfy and benefit man and man must make use of art in practical terms
Art is expressed through a certain medium or material by which the artist communicates
himself to his fellows
Humanities- refers to art- the visual art such as architecture, painting, and sculpture; the performing
arts such as music, dance, theatre or drama, and literature.
Arts Appreciation – is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either
through actual and work-experience with art tools and materials or possession of these works of art
for one’s admiration and satisfaction.
The Subject of Art

1. Representational – it refers to artworks that depict something easily recognized by most people.
2. non-Representational - it refers to artworks that have no resemblance to any real subjects.
The Function of Art

1. Aesthetic Function - An artwork that man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature.
2. Utilitarian – an artwork that gives comfort and happiness.
3. Cultural –an artwork that gives awareness about cultural background.
4. Social – an artwork that gives international understanding and cooperation
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4. Social Function

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KORBEL FOUNDATION COLLEGE, INC.

Purok Spring 1, Brgy. Morales

Subject Code: Hums 2

 At the end of the discussion the student must:

Definition of Art by Various Authors

Arts - it is an oldest and the most impression of oldest people.

Four common essential of Arts

They are the branches of learning concerned with human thought,

The subject of art

In any art form- painting, music, sculpture,

1. Representational or Objective Arts

The function of art

The Subject of Art

The Function of Art

THANK YOU GOD BLESS!

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