PRE-HISTORIC ART

(3,000 – 4,000 B.C)

E.G. CAVE PAINTING

The earliest artistic expressions
unearthed, gracing the walls of
ancient caves with enigmatic
depictions of animals, hunting
scenes, and abstract symbols.
CLASSICISM/CLASSIC ART
(8TH – 4TH Centuries B.C)
Romanticism
 GOTHIC ART
(12TH – 15TH CENTURIES A.D)

Its main form of expression was architecture

which is shown through the various Gothic
cathedrals in NORTHERN FRANCE.

Gothic Art, which is basically religious art,

was a major factor in the growing power of
the Church in Rome. Gothic art illustrates its
upright position leading to God.
Coronation of the Virgin (1432) – Fra Angelico
 RENAISSANCE
14TH – 16TH Century AD

o The term “Renaissance” came from the French

language meaning, rebirth or revival of the
classic.
o This is a period in European Civilization that
aims to bring back the classic art of the
Greeks and Romans. It marks the transition
from the Middle Ages to modernity covering
the 15th and 16th century.

Micheal Angelo’s Birt of Venus

Baroque Art
 MANNERISM
• According to chronology, Mannerism is situated between the
High Renaissance and Baroque styles at the ending part of the
15th century in Europe; although the term was also used in the
18th century to refer to the 16th century artists who adhered
to their Renaissance masters.
• The term comes from the Italian word, manière or “style”.
Manner is another word for ways or means. The
mannerists still followed the forms of the artists of the
Renaissance. They followed them as their inspiration and tried
to perfect what the renaissance masters had done.
 MODERNISM
• Modernization is characterized by the advancement of technology. This
technology brought several changes to people’s lifestyle and this lifestyle
gives birth to several artistic creations. Some modern arts that come out
through recent inventions are photography, industrial arts, cosmetics and
advertising.
• Cinematography is also an art that emerged together with the modern
innovation of humans.
• The word modernism comes from the Latin “modo” referring to The Soul
of the Rose (1908) – John William Waterhouse Coronation of the Virgin
(1432) – Fra Angelico Light at Two Lights (1927) – Edward Hopper
something which belongs today.

• It is a form of artistic experimentation of getting away with what was in the

past. It flourished in the 1940’s and 1960’s in Paris.
• It is characterized with simple shapes and modern artificial materials
 PREREQUISITES
TO
APPRECIATION
TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE MEANING OF
THE WORK OF ART, SOME POINTS ARE PROVIDED BELOW.
 Attitude
➢This refers to your interest in art or to a certain work of art. We
cannot do something that we do not like. In other words, we cannot
come into oneness with the artist if in the first place we do not like
art. To make you understand things, make yourself free from any form
of evil thoughts, abhor all worldly materials because the meaning of art
does not reside in this world. You try to practice contemplation,
reflection and discernment.
 BACKGROUND OF THE WORK

It is necessary to know first the philosophy, religion and even

the personal problem of the artist when he created the work of
art. Background knowledge means knowing the circumstances
that motivate the artist to do the work.
 Empathy
It means to sympathize with the sorrow of
the characters. It is a subjective action which
through it, you become closer and more united
with the work of art.
 Location
➢This is the place where art is appreciated. The place
contributes much to your success. There is a place for
drama or ballet performance. Gallery is a right place to
appreciate painting while a silent place like a library is the
right place for reading a novel.
Thank you for
Listening!!
 GROUP DISCUSSION: Each group will conduct A
discussion on the following topics.

Group 1: Mediums of painting

Group 2: ART Elements of a painting
Group 3: Moods of presenting the art of painting
Group 4: Styles in painting