Lesson 1:

Introduction
to Art
appreciation
Learning objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
 Provide the meaning of humanities and arts;
 Discuss the importance of art in the Contemporary
Society
 Clarify misconceptions and characterize the
assumptions of arts;
 Understand the importance of art appreciation to
students.

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The origin and meaning of humanities
Humanities – originated fro the Today:
renaisance Latin expression studia  Literature
humanitatis.
 Language
In Latin and Greek classics:
 Philosophy
 Grammar
 Geography
 Rhetoric
 History
 Peotry
 Religion
 History
 Music
 Moral philosophy (Ariola, 2018)
 art

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1 Humanities..
 It is important to humans as it deals on the various
aspects of society and man.
 It foster social justice and equality.
 It teaches us to reason about human and to ask
questions about the world.
- (Ariola, 2018)
How do you perceive ART?

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The Galloping wild boar
✗ Found in the cave of Altamira, Spain. This cave painting was
found in 1879 by a Spaniard and his daughter while exploring
the cave.
✗ According to experts, the painting was purported to belong to
Upper Paleolithic Age, several thousands of years before the
current era. The paintings on caves prove that pre-historic
men, with their instruments, had manifested earliest attempts
to record man's innermost interests and thoughts (Caslib,
Casaul, & Garing, 2018).

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Famous Artists in the
Philippines

‘The Fruit Gatherer’, 1950 | © Fernando Amorsolo

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Alkaff bridge by Pacita Abad 
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 Napoleon Abueva (1930-
2018)
Born in Bohol, he is also the
youngest National Artist awardee
appointed by then President Marcos, at
the age of 46. His expertise was seen in
a wide array of materials such as hard
wood, abode, steel, cement, marble,
and bronze.

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 Various definitions of art given by various
authors and writers
o Art is derived from the Latin word “ars”, meaning ability or skill. - J.V. Estolas
o - A. Tan
Art is taken from the Italian word "artis", which means craftsmanship, skill,
mastery of form, inventiveness, and the associations that exists between
form and ideas, between material and technique.
o Art is a product of man's need to express himself. - F.Zulueta
o - Plato
Art is that which brings life in harmony with the world.
o Art is a life that helps us to realize the truth. - Pablo Picasso
o - Leonardo da
Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Vinci.
o Art is the realization in external form of a true idea and is traced back to
- Aristotle
that natural love of imitation which characterizes human.
o Art is not what you see but what you make others see. - Edgar Degas
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 4 Common Essentials of Art:

Art is man-made, not Art is creative, not

God-made. imitative.

Art benefits and satisfies man- when he uses art in practical

life through artistic principles, taste, and skill.

Art is expressed through a certain medium or material by

which artist communicates himself to his fellow.

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Importance of art
 Art enables us to value and appreciate beautiful things as a
consequence of our encounter with arts.
 Arts are valuable sources of inspirations and aesthetic
delightful experience.
 Art highlights and heightens the importance of certain
events in order to keep them memorable and pleasurable.

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Importance of art to students

What is the importance of art for you as a

student?

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Meaning and importance of art
appreciation
Ability to interpret and
Possession of the Knowledge and
understand man-made arts
works of art for one's understanding of the general
through actual work
admiration and and everlasting qualities that
experience with art tools
satisfaction. classify all great arts.
and materials.

Introduction and Analysis of the form of an

art work to general
exploration of visual
audience to enhance their
and performing art enjoyment and satisfaction
forms of the works of art.

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Thank you!

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