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Course Description:
Art appreciation is a three- unit course that develops students‟ ability to appreciate,
analyze and critique works of art. Through interdisciplinary and multimodal approaches,
this course equips students with a broad knowledge of the practical, historical,
philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in order to hone students‟ ability to
articulate their understanding of the arts. The course also develops students‟
competency in researching and curating art as well as conceptualizing, mounting, and
evaluating art productions. The course aims to develop students‟ genuine appreciation
for Philippine arts by providing them opportunities to explore the diversity and richness
and their rootedness in Filipino culture.
Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
1. Analyze and appraise work of art based on aesthetic value, historical context,
tradition, and social relevance.
2. Create their own works of art and curate their own production or exhibit.
3. Utilize art for self-expression and for promoting advocacies.
VALUES
Our Color Quiz tests your knowledge of color theory, color terms, color mixing
and color symbolism. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
a. Yellow
b. Violet
c. Red
d. Blue
2. What is a Hue?
a. A mixture of two primary colors
b. One of the colors of the spectrum
c. A mixture of any color with white
d. A mixture of any color with white
3. What is the correct order of colors in the rainbow?
a. Green - Blue - Violet - Indigo - Red - Orange – Yellow
b. Red - Orange - Yellow - Green - Blue - Indigo – Violet
c. Violet - Indigo - Red - Orange - Yellow - Green – Blue
d. Yellow - Green - Blue - Violet - Indigo - Red - Orange
Objectives:
a.) Understand the role of humanities and arts in man‟s attempt at
fully realizing his end;
b.) Clarify misconceptions the art;
c.) Characterize the assumptions of arts; and;
d.) Engage better with personal experiences of an in art.
What is Art?
The word ART comes from the ancient Latin, ars which means a “craft or specialized
form of skill, like carpentry or smithying or surgery” (Collingwood, 1938).
Ars in Medieval Latin came to mean something different. It meant “any special form of
book- learning, such as grammar or logic, magic or astrology” (Collingwood, 1983).
The fine arts would come to mean “not delicate or highlyskilled arts, but “beautiful arts”
(Collingwood, 1983
“The humanities constitute one of the oldest and most important means of
expression developed by man” (Dudley et al., 1960). Human history has witnessed how
man evolved not just physically but also culturally, from cave painters to men of
exquisite paintbrush users of the present.
Functions of an artist
• Create places for human purpose
• Create extraordinary version of ordinary objects
• Record & commemorate
• Tangible form to the unknown
• Form to feeling and ideas
• See the world in new ways
You might even say "Art is subjective, and means something different to every
single person on earth.
Assumptions of Art
ART IS UNIVERSAL
Literature has provided key words of art.
lliad and the Odyssey are the two Greek Epics that one‟s being taught in school.
The Sanskrit pieces Mahabharata and Ramanaya are also staples in this fields.
In every country and in every generation, there is always art. Often times, people
feel that what is considered artistic are only those which have been made long time ago.
This is a misconception. Age is not a factor in determining art. “An art is not good
because it is old, but old because it is good” (Dudley et al., 1960)
When we listen to a Kundiman or perform folk dances, we still enjoy the way our Filipino
ancestors while away their time in the past.
In the Philippines, it is not entirely novel to hear some consumers of local movies
remark that these movies produced locally are unrealistic. They contend that local
movies work around certain formula to the detriment of substance and faithfulness to
reality of movies.
Paul Cezanne, a french painted a scene from reality entitled Well and Grinding
Wheel in the Forest of the Chateau Noir .
A work of an art then cannot be abstracted from actual doing. In order to know
what an artworks, we have to sense it, see and hear it.
For further reading please refer to the link provided: Art Appreciation, Meaning and Nature
https://prezi.com/kjne76wspfy4/art-appreciation-meaning-and-nature-of-humanities/
1. Fine Arts
Fine art belongs to the general category of visual arts. These include activities such as:
2. Contemporary Arts
Some define contemporary art as art produced within "our lifetime," recognizing
that lifetimes and life spans vary. However, there is a recognition that this generic
definition is subject to specialized limitations.
4. Applied Art
The applied arts are all the arts that apply design and decoration to everyday and
essentially practical objects in order to make them aesthetically pleasing.
For further reading please refer to the link provided: Understanding Visual Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01AaFm88Smk
Line
A line is an identifiable path created by a point moving in space. However, when
it comes to using the design element of line, there is nearly endless potential. They
often lead a viewer's eye around composition and can communicate messages through
their distinct qualities.
Shape
Shapes play an important role in the creation of art. Different characteristics of
shapes evoke different moods and meanings. They are also an important element of
design in space since they create movement within a piece and lead the eye from one
design element to the next.
Form
Form is sometimes used to describe a shape that has an implied third dimension.
In other words, an artist may try to make parts of a flat image appear three-dimensional.
Notice in the drawing below how the artist makes the different shapes appear three-
dimensional through the use of shading. It‟s a flat image but appears three-dimensional.
Space
Many artists are as concerned with space in their works as they are with, say,
color or form. There are many ways for the artist to present ideas of space. Remember
that many cultures traditionally use pictorial space as a window to view realistic subject
matter through, and through the subject matter they present ideas, narratives and
symbolic content.
Texture
At the most basic level, Three-dimensional works of art (sculpture, pottery,
textiles, metalwork, etc.) and architecture have actual texture which is often
determined by the material that was used to create it: wood, stone, bronze, clay, etc.
Two-dimensional works of art like paintings, drawings, and prints may try to
show implied texture through the use of lines, colors, or other ways. When a painting
has a lot of actual texture from the application of thick paint, we call that impasto.
Value
Value (or tone) is the relative lightness or darkness of a shape in relation to
another. The value scale, bounded on one end by pure white and on the other by black,
and in between a series of progressively darker shades of grey, gives an artist the tools
to make these transformations. The value scale below shows the standard variations in
tones. Values near the lighter end of the spectrum are termed high-keyed, those on the
darker end are low-keyed.
Color
Color is the most complex artistic element because of the combinations and
variations inherent in its use. Humans respond to color combinations differently, and
artists study and use color in part to give desired direction to their work. Color is
fundamental to many forms of art. Its relevance, use and function in a given work
depend on the medium of that work. While some concepts dealing with color are
broadly applicable across media, others are not.
For further reading of the Elements of Art please refer to the link below:
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atd-sac-artappreciation/chapter/oer-1-9/
For further reading please refer to the link provided: 7 Elements of Art
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZPIbqDFLI8
MULTIPLE CHOICES: Read each statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer:
17.) Forms that are manmade through careful calculation are called _______________.
a.) color circle c.) wheel of death
b.) color wheel d.) color theory
18.) This texture would be described as _________________.
a.) smooth c.) soft
b.) spongy d.) pebbled
19.) An example of a word describing texture would be ________________.
a.) cold c.) red
b.) bumpy d.) striped
20.) Which option below best describes your feelings about art?
a.) I love art! Let‟s make it art all day!
b.) I don‟t know much about art, but I want to know learn more
c.) I really like art. I don‟t feel good at it, but I like making art.
d.) I‟m just here because I need this class to graduate.
Color a real masterpiece with this art history coloring page!: Starry Night by Van Gogh
https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/89923/starry-night-by-van-gogh.pdf
Objectives:
a.) Explain the basic philosophical foundations of art.
b.) Realize the functions of some art forms in daily life.
c.) Apply theories and concepts on beauty and aesthetics in real life
scenario
d.) Differentiate representational art and non-representational art;
e.) Discuss the difference between an artwork‟s subject and its content;
Within art, there exist purposes referred to as functions for which a piece of art
may be designed, but no art can be "assigned" a function either in scholarly studies or
casual conversation outside of the proper context. Art forms exist within very specific
contexts that must be considered when classifying them. Whether a particular piece of
art has existed for centuries or has yet to be created, it is functional in some way all art
exists for a reason and these reasons make up the functions of art.
Physical
The physical functions of art are often the easiest to
understand. Works of art that are created to perform some
service have physical functions. If you see a Fijian war
club, you may assume that, however wonderful the
craftsmanship may be, it was created to perform the
physical function of smashing skulls.
A Japanese raku bowl is a piece of art that
performs a physical function in a tea ceremony.
Conversely, a fur-covered teacup from the Dada
movement has no physical function. Architecture, crafts such as welding and
woodworking, interior design, and industrial design are all types of art that serve
physical functions.
Social
Art has a social function when it
addresses aspects of (collective) life as
opposed to one person's point of view or
experience. Viewers can often relate in
some way to social art and are sometimes
even influenced by it.
Art that depicts social conditions
performs social functions and often this art comes in the form of photography. The
Realists figured this out early in the 19th century.
Personal
The personal functions of art are often the most difficult
to explain. There are many types of personal functions and
these are highly subjective. Personal functions of art are not
likely to be the same from person to person.
An artist may create a piece out of a need for self-
expression or gratification. They might also or instead want to
communicate a thought or point to the viewer. Sometimes an
artist is only trying to provide an aesthetic experience, both for
self and viewers. A piece might be meant to entertain, provoke
thought, or even have no particular effect at all.
Art is an Imitation
• In Plato‟s The Republic, paints a picture of artists as imitators and art as mere
imitation.
• In his description of the ideal republic, Plato advises against the inclusion of art
as a subject in the curriculum and the banning of artists in the Republic.
• Plato was convinced that artists merely reinforce the belief in copies and
discourage men to reach for the real entities in the World of Forms.
• Plato was deeply suspicious of arts and artists for two reasons:
• They appeal to the emotion rather to the rational faculty of men
• They imitate rather than lead one to reality
• Poetry rouses emotions and feelings and thus, clouds rationality of people.
• Art is just an imitation of imitation. A painting is just an imitation of nature, which
is also just an imitation of reality in the World of Forms.
• Art then is to be banished, alongside the practitioners, so that the attitudes and
actions of the members of the Republic will not be corrupted by the influence of
the arts.
• For Plato, art is dangerous because it provides a petty replacement for the real
entities than can only be attained through reason.
Art as a Representation
1.) What art form/artwork has changed something in your life? Why
Account for the experience.
2.) Does art always have a function? Why? Support your response.
Provide your own example.
3.) If an artwork ceased to have a function, will it remain an art? Why?
1. Representational Art
These types of art have subjects that refer to objects or events occurring in the
real world. It is also known as “figurative art”.
A painting or sculpture that is clearly recognizable for what it claims to be.
Examples:
a. b. c.
2. Non-representational Art
Art forms that do not make reference to the real world, whether it is a person,
place, thing, or even a particular event.
It is stripped down only to visual elements to translate a particular emotion and
concept.
Best example of a non-representational art is an abstract art.
Note: Abstract art can be a representational art since even with the abstraction of an
artwork, it can still form a real image through visual elements.
SUBJECT OF ART
The visual focus or the image that may be extracted from examining the artwork; the
“what”
Six (6) main kinds of subject:
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
CONTENT OF ART
The meaning that is expressed and communicated by the artist or the artwork; the “why”
For further discussion please refer to the link provided: How to analyze the subject
matter of a work of art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIvzDTsaEPg
Logo Quiz: Find the entire picture of the logo and send your answer thru a
PowerPoint presentation with the name of the company who owns the logo.
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TEST I: MULTIPLE CHOICES: Read each statement carefully and choose the
letter of the correct answer.
1.) The function art that addresses the aspect of life as opposed to one person‟s
point of view or experience.
a.) Physical Function b.) Social Function c.) Personal Function
3.) This function is the most difficult to explain because this is highly subjective.
a.) Physical Function b.) Social Function c.) Personal Function
4.) An artist may create a piece out of a need for self- expression or gratification.
a.) Physical Function b.) Social Function c.) Personal Function
5.) Viewers can often relate in some way to and are sometimes influence by this.
a.) Physical Function b.) Social Function c.) Personal Function
6.) Architecture and industrial design are all types of art that serve this function.
a.) Physical Function b.) Social Function c.) Personal Function
7.) The subject of this kind of art are natural scenery such as mountains, cliffs,
and rivers.
a.) Still Life b.) Landscape c.) Nature
13.) These meaning came from the viewer‟s or audience‟s circumstances and
experiences.
a.) Factual Meaning b.) Conventional meaning c.) Subjective Meaning
15.) Its meaning is extracted from the identifiable or recognizable forms in the
artwork.
a.) Factual Meaning b.) Conventional meaning c.) Subjective Meaning
TEST II: SIMPLE RECALL: Read the statement and identify the perspective
it describes. Choose the letter of the correct answer form the given
choices.
LET‟S TRY: Evaluate the Paintings and try to guess what its title is. Choose the letter of
the correct answer.
a. The Astronomer
b. Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe
c. The Last Supper
d. Landscape with Cows and Cam
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
a. False Mirror
b. Lady with an Ermine
c. Monet's Water Lilies
d. First Steps
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
a. Peasant Family
b. I and the Village Peasant Family
c. The Musicians
d. The Death of Marat
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
a. Cubist Self-portrait
b. Bildnis Fritza Riedler, 1906 Vienna
c. False Mirror
d. The Baptism of Christ
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
a. Cubist Self-Portrait
b. Lady with an Ermine
c. I and the Village
d. Self-Portrait with a Sunflower
Answer: ___________________________
a. False Mirror
b. Five Bathing Women at a Lake
c. Peasant Family
d. The Garden of Earthly Deligh
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
a. Agnew Clinic
b. I and the Village
c. Five Bathing Women at a Lake
d. Skull with Burning Cigarette
Answer: ___________________________
Answer: ___________________________
a. False Mirror
b. Near the Bed of Death (Fever)
c. The Harlequin's Carnival
d. The Astronomer
Answer: ___________________________
Objectives:
a.) Define artists and an artisans medium and technique.
b.) Understand that the artisans work is an end itself and the artist‟s
work is a means to its end.
c.) Familiarize with the Famous Philippine Artists
The words artist and artisan are often very confusing for most people although
there is a key difference between the two words. An artist is a person who performs any
of the creative arts. This can range from painting to music. An artisan, on the other
hand, is a skilled worker who makes things by hand. The mere definition of the two
words can be rather confusing because both involve the creation of something.
ARTIST
An artist is a person who performs any of the creative arts. This captures all
forms of art. For an example, a person who paints can be referred to as an artist. In the
modern world, the term artist is also used for musicians as well. Here it is important to
highlight that the term artist is not only attributed for those who create art as an
occupation, but also for those who are skilled in a particular activity such as drawing,
designing, composing, etc.
The specialty of an artist is that he is able to create art for the sake of art itself
without needing any ulterior motives. Some artists create their works of art for the
satisfaction of the society in which they live. In this case, they have to confine to the
societal demands and limitations. It is believed that through art the artist can create a
change in society. This is because art appeals to all senses of people .
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ARTISAN
An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand. This includes various
objects ranging from jewellery to furniture. An artisan should not be confused with an
artist because there is a clear difference in the things that they create. An artisan is able
to produce something that has a functional value; although it should not be limited to its
use value alone. However, it must be stressed that there are cases where the objects
created by an artisan has only decorative value.
Most artisans have the skill of adding aesthetic value to the objects that they
create. This transcends the object from a mere object of utility. This is why most
handmade objects are much more expensive than mass-produced objects.
Artistic Value:
Artist: The object has a clear artistic value.
Artisan: The object has an artistic value.
Functional Value:
Artist: The object has no functional value.
Artisan: The object has a functional value.
Object:
Artist: The object has a lot of aesthetic value and is appreciated for this quality as it
pleases the individual.
Artisan: The object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic attributes to it.
For the examples of Artists and Artisans please refer to the link below
:https://new.edmodo.com/view-office-online/edit/1139563077/pptx/ARTIST%20AND%20ARTISAN
Find an artist in any field and ask at least 1 artist the following
questions, submit your answer through our group chat.
1.What‟s your background?
2. What does your work aim to say?
3. How does your work comment on current social or political issues?
4. Who are your biggest influences?
5. How have you developed your career?
6. How do you seek out opportunities?
7. Which current art world trends are you following?
Philippine art reflects a wide range of influences, from the country‟s colonial past
to contemporary culture.
She is noted to have worked on more than 5,000 pieces of art – her masterwork being Alkaff
Bridge, Singapore, a 55-meter bridge covered in over 2,000 colourful circles. It was completed a
few months before she passed away from lung cancer in 2004.
Please refer to the link below for a Documentary about: TUKLAS: Sining Saysay -
Philippine History in Art: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN75VyLipIU
TEST I: ALTERNATE REPONSE: Identify if the given statement describes and ARTIST
or an ARTISAN.
1.) The specialty of this is that he is able to create art for the sake of art itself without
needing any ulterior motives
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
2.) A person who performs any of the creative arts.
a..) Artist b.) Artisan
3.) A skilled worker who makes things by hand.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
4.) May create a piece out of a need for self- expression or gratification.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
5.) They can produce something that has a functional value.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
6.) They are also the people who can paint.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
7.) The object has no functional value.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
8.) The object has a functional value..
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
9.) The object has a lot of aesthetic value and is appreciated for this quality as it pleases
the individual.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
10.) The object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic attributes to it.
a.) Artist b.) Artisan
TEST II: MATCHING TYPE: Match the Filipino Artists in Column A to its
description in Column B.
A. B.
1.) Fernando Amorsolo a.) Founding museum director of CCP
2.) Jose Joya b.) Pioneer of Phil. Modern Figurative Expressionism
3.) Pacita Abad c.) Father of Modern Filipino Sculpture
4.) Ang Kiukok d.) Grand Old Man of Philippine Art
5.) Benedicto Cabrera e.) Filipino pioneer of Abstract Expressionism
6.) Kidlat Tahimik f.) Painted a scene from reality
7.) Eduardo Masferre g.) Painted the Alkaff Bridge in Singapore
9.) Roberto Chabet h.) The best-selling commercial painter of his generation
10.) Napoleon Abueva i.) Attributes her work to “inscapes” that assert unity.
j.) Father of Philippine Independent Film.