Art Appreciation

1. The Subject of Art

2. Function of Art
3. Scope of Art
4. Origin of Art
 Art Appreciation

1. The Subject of Art

 The Subject of Art

In any art form- be it painting, music, sculpture,

architecture, or the 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 may be a
person, object, scene, or event.
 Representational or objective art

Artworks that depict something easily recognized by

most people are called representational or objective
arts. Painting, sculpture, graphic arts, literature, and
theatre arts are generally classified us representational,
although some paintings and sculptures are without
subjects. Music and dance may or may not have
subjects.
 Nonrepresentational or non-objective arts

Artworks that have no resemblance to any real subject

are called nonrepresentational or non-objective arts.
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 sensuous and expressive elements.
Some contemporary painters have shifted their interest
to the work of art as an object in itself, an exciting
combination of shapes and colors that fulfills the
aesthetic need without having to represent images or
tell a story. Many modern paintings have a purely visual
appeal; so difficult that literal oriented spectators
cannot appreciate them.
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2. Function of Art
Every art form has definite functions since it satisfies
particular needs. To the layman, art may have little
function. To find meaning in art, it must have or serve a
utilitarian purpose and be capable of serving the purpose
for which it was designed.

» Architecture
» Music and the dance Each of these
examples is made
» Painting and sculpture for some definite
and specific use.
» Metal works
» Art and Craft
 Four main functions of art

1, Aesthetic function — Through art, man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature. He
benefits from his own work and from those done by his fellowmen. He learns to use, love,
and preserve them for his enjoyment and appreciation.
 
2, Utilitarian function — 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. Art not only enriches man’s
life but also improves nature through landscape gardening, creation of super-highways and
through propagation and conservation of natural resources.
 
 Four main functions of art

3. Cultural function — Through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills and
knowledge from one generation to another. It burdens one’s cultural background and
makes man more civilized and his life more enduring and satisfying.
 
4. Social function — Through civic and graphic arts, man learns to love and help each
other. International understanding and cooperation are fostered and nations become
more unified, friendly, cooperative, helpful, and sympathetic.
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3. Scope of Art
 The Scope of Art
Various authors classify arts in different ways.

MANAOIS
Fine arts/independent arts - music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature,
dance, drama
Practical/useful/utilitarian arts- industrial art, applied or household art, civic art,
commercial art, graphic art, agricultural art, business art, distributive art, fishery art
 The Scope of Art
ESTOLAS (1995)

Major arts- painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, dance

Minor arts- decorative arts, popular arts, graphic arts, plastic arts, industrial arts
Visual arts- graphic arts, plastic arts
Performing arts -theatre, play, dance, music
Literary arts- short story, poetry, novel, drama
Popular arts- film, newspaper, magazine, radio, television
Decorative arts- beautification of houses, offices, cars, other structure
Gustatory art of the cuisine- food preparation, beverage preparation
 The Scope of Art
PANIZO & RUSTIA (1995)

A. according to PURPOSE

1.Practical/ useful arts handicrafts, embroidery, ceramics, iron and metal crafts, tin can
manufacturing
2.Liberal arts -philosophy, psychology, literature, mathematics, sciences
3.Fine arts- painting, sculpture, architecture

Major arts - music, poetry, sculpture

Minor arts -interior decoration, porcelain art
 The Scope of Art
B. According to Media and Forms

1. Plastic arts – Sculpture, decorative materials

2. Kinetic Arts – dance
3. Phonetic Arts – music, drama, literature

Pure arts – sounds in music; color in painting

Mixed arts – opera (combines music, poetry and drama)
 The Scope of Art
Custodiosa-Sanchez (2002)

1.visual arts

a. Graphic arts - painting, drawing, photography, graphic process, commercial art

mechanical process
b. Plastic arts- structural architecture, landscape architecture, city physical planning
and interior arranging, sculpture, crafts, industrial design, dress and costume design,
theatre design
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4. Origin of Art
 The Origin of Art
Art is viewed as a reflection of creative and ingenuity and inventiveness within
a culture. It is seen not only in terms of its styles and craftsmanship but its
functional interaction with all the elements that constitute human life and
culture.
Art started during the primitive time when superstition and beliefs in the
spirits are still very common in every culture.
Art is tribal and indigenous that every ritual and ceremony is accompanied by
dancing, painting, music, and poetry. The primitive art is symbolic. For
instance, the primitive people dance to entertain, to worship their gods and
goddesses, or to invoke success and blessings.
 The Origin of Art
Music and poetry are directed towards the life and works of their ancestors as well as
legendary origins of heroes, heroines and gods.
 
Primitive people painted their bodies, caves, and some parts of their dwelling to symbolize
and represent something. Sculpture of gods, goddesses were usually made of wood and
clay. The origins of this art is probably connected with sorcery and magic.
 
All arts originated in the temples of the East and West. These arts pertain to gods,
goddesses, religious animals, demons, priests, kings and queens.
Venus of Willendorf
- Discovered in the early 20th
Century
- Willendorf, Austria
- 4.4 inch tall
- Carves from limestone, Ochre Paint
- Sign of Goodluck, symbol of
fertility in the community.
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