ART APPRECIATION
Topics: ART INVOLVES EXPERIENCE
1. ASSUMPTION AND NATURE OF ARTS
2. FUNCTION OF ART AND PHILOSOPHY Art is just an experience that depicts the actual doing of
3. ART AND ARTISAN something.
4. ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF ARTS Example; one cannot be a choreographer if he/she cannot
5. ART HISTORY even execute a single dance step.
6. SOULMAKING A work of an art then cannot be abstracted from actual doing.
7. WORKSHOPS ON IMPROVISIONS, INSTALLATION, To know what an artwork, we must sense it, see and hear it.
TRANCREATION An important aspect of experiencing art is its being highly
8. LOCAL ARTS personal, individual, and subjective. In philosophical terms,
perception of art is always a value judgment. It depends on
ASSUMPTIONS AND NATURE OF ARTS who the perceive is, his tastes, his biases, and what he has
inside.
WHAT IS ART?
The word ART comes from the ancient Latin, ars which means FUNCTIONS OF ART AND PHILOSOPHY
a “craft or specialized form of skill.”
Art is something that is perennially around us. FUNCTIONS OF ART
Functions of art is an inquiry on what art is for. When it comes
Some people may deny having to do with arts, but it is indisputable to functions, different art form come with distinctive
that life presents us with many forms of and opportunities for functions, some may be functional more than others.
communion with the arts. The value of the art lies in the practical benefits from it. One
may look at the value based on its specific purpose or for
ASSUMPTIONS OF ART personal.
1) Art is universal
2) Art is not nature PERSONAL FUNCTIONS OF ART
3) Art involves experience Personal functions of art is highly subjective and depends on
the artist who created the art. An art may be created for
ART IS UNIVERSAL expressing self, for entertainment or for other purposes.
Art is universal because in every country and in every SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF ART
generation, art is constantly present. If an art is opposed to personal interest and for collective
“An art is not good because it is old, but old because it is interest it is considered to have a social function. Art may
good.” convey, message such as to support, to protest, contestation
and other messages an artist intends to carry at his work.
Philippines has the famous painting titled “Spoliarium.” (Juan
Luna, 1884) 3 STARS AND A SUN (PETA)
France houses the famous painting titled “Mona Lisa.”
(Leonardo da Vinci, 1498) The year is 2096. And in this dystopian future, two rival gangs
Japan has the famous painting titled “The Great Wave off face off at the Stormdome—where they soon realize that
Kanagawa.” (Katsushika Hokusai, 1831) beyond their battle of supremacy lies problems more crucial
Norway has the famous painting titled “The Scream.” (Edvard than a misguided war. Featuring the songs of legendary Pinoy
Munch, 1893) rap artist Francis M, the rap musical highlights the power of
youth in nation-building and good governance. It is a moving
In the Philippines, the works of Jose Rizal and Francisco story with memorable lessons that continue to resonate even
Balagtas are not being read because they are old. today.
Florante at Laura never fails to teach high school students the
beauty of love, one that is universal and pure. PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS OF ART
Ibong Adarna, another Filipino masterpiece, has always This are artworks that are crafted to serve physical purpose
captured the imagination of the young with its timeless such as jars, plates, and jewelries.
lessons.
When we recite the Psalms, we feel in communion with King OTHER FUNCTION OF ART
David as we feel one with him in his conversation with God. Other functions of art may serve culture, history and religion.
When we listen to a Kundiman or perform folk dances, we still Music is an artwork used for different purposes such events
enjoy the way our Filipino ancestors while away their time in for culture, historical and religious gatherings. Sculpture,
the past. poems, spoken poetry, movies and other form of arts are used
for its specific functions.
ART IS NOT NATURE
Art, not directed by representation of reality, is a perception PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE ON ART
of reality. Art as an imitation
It is made by humans as expression of their reception or Art as a representation
interpretation about nature. Art as a disinterested judgment
Please note that nature is created by God and is given to Art as a communication
humans.
Example: Encantadia
Fernando Amorsolo (Famous Works)
Rice Planting
Fruit Gatherer
Sunday Morning Going to Town
ART AND ARTISAN
SHARPENING THE TOOLS FOR APPRECIATION
ARTIST
Art practitioner such as painter, sculptor, choreographer Beauty
dancer, musician, a poet who produces or creates indirectly To judge the beauty of a certain work of art, the stimulation it
functional arts with aesthetic value using imagination. creates to the appreciator is the parameter.
ARTISAN Harmony
A craftsman, such as carpenter, carver, plumber, blacksmith, There is no beauty if there is no harmony. There is no
weaver embroider etc. who produces directly functional harmony if materials are not put together to meet the
and/or decorative arts. purpose of the artist.
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OF ART AND THEIR WORKS TECHNICALITIES OF ART
LEONARDO DA VINCI LINES
Born: 04-15-1452 Straight Lines:
Died: 05-02- 1519 1) Vertical
Profile: Painter, Architect, Sculptor, Inventor, Military 2) Horizontal
Engineer and Draftsman 3) Diagonal
Quote: “He who thinks little, errs much”
Curve Lines:
LEONARDO DA VINCI (Famous Works) 1. Circle
The Last Supper 2. Lunet
Mona Lisa 3. Oblong
Vitruvian Man
FORMS
VINCENT VAN GOGH
Born: 03-30-1853 A combination of different lines would result to a certain form.
Died: 07-29-1890 Visual arts are only a combination of lines and forms.
Profile: Painter
Quote: “I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.” COLORS
Color is a property of light so if there is no light, there is no
VINCENT VAN GOGH (Famous Works) color.
The Starry Night
Sunflowers
Irises
MICHAELANGELO
Born: 04-06-1475
Died: 02-18-1564
Profile: Painter, Architect, Poet
Quote: “Genius is eternal patience.”
MICHAELANGELO (Famous Works)
David Creation of Adam St. Peter’s Basilica
PABLO PICASSO
Born: 10-26-1881
Died: 04-08-1973
Profile: Painter, Sculptor, Ceramicist, Stage Designer, Poet and INTENSITY
a Playwright.
Quote: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain
an artist once he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso (Famous Works)
Guernica
The Young Ladies of Avignon
The Weeping Woman
FERNANDO AMORSOLO
Born: 05-30-1892
Died: 04-24-1972
Profile: Painter, Draftsman, Instructor, Commercial Artist
First Filipino to be recognize as National Artist
b) Sculpture
This form of visual arts characterized as the art of representing
an imagined or observed objects in hard materials such as
Texture glass, metals, or wood in three dimensions.
Texture represents the skin, clothes, jewelry and other objects
of the artists. c) Architecture
This form of art provides us the physical structure we lived.
Perspective It is a profound expression of human culture in a particular
Technique to make the object of their distance or in a art period, and it will endure and outlive us in forms of
appear as in the depth. monuments that future generations will study and strive to
understand.
Chiaroscuro
The word is taken from the two Italian word chiaro which d) Drawing
means light and oscuro which means dark. This is a pictorial This form of art enhances the way we see the world around
representation using light and shade without the use of colors. and conditions us to capture its details in a two-dimensional
medium.
PREREQUISITES TO APPRECIATION This has been a critical element of art throughout history and
in the contemporary art world.
To help you achieve understanding of the meaning of the work of
art, some points are provided below: e) Photography
This form of art is a process of creating portraits by recording
1) Attitude. This refers to your interest in art or to a certain work radiation on a radiation-sensitive medium, such as electronic
of art. We cannot do something that we do not like. In other image sensors or photographic films.
words, we cannot come into oneness with the artist if in the
first place we do not like art. To make you understand things, CURATION
make yourself free from any form of evil thoughts, abhor all An art curator is in charge of managing collections of works of
worldly materials because the meaning of art does not reside art for a museum, foundation or an art gallery.
in this world. You try to practice contemplation, reflection and
discernment.
2) 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.
3) 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.
4) 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.
MEDIUM AND TECHNIQUES
Medium
Mediums is the mode of expression in which the concept, idea
or message is conveyed.
These are the materials which are used by an artist to
interpret his feelings or thoughts.
Technique
The manner in which artist controls his desired effect. It has
medium to achieve the something to do with way he
manipulates his mediums to express his idea.
1. Visual Arts
These arts are those forms that create works which are
primarily visual (forms perceived by the eyes). The man can
take the beauty of nature through a piece of paper so that
other people may take time appreciating the captured image.
Examples of these arts include:
a) Painting
This form of visual art aims to evoke an emotion from the
viewers.
It is practice by applying colors or other media to a surface
with a brush or other objects.
