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CHAPTER 1 diverse human activities that create artifacts

INTRODUCTION TO ARTS conveying imaginative or technical skills. It also
aims for aesthetic appreciation and emotional
Definition of Art impact.
Art consists of visual, auditory, or Creativity in Art:
performed artifacts that reflect the artist's skill  Essential component of artistic expression.
and creativity. Intended to evoke beauty and  Begins from self-understanding and
emotional responses. internal reflection.
 Is an act or skill that can influence change
Art Appreciation Course: and allows for infinite expressions across
 Explores various art forms and their disciplines.
cultural connections.
 Includes foundational lessons on media and Dr. Shelley Carson's Insights:
innovative processes in artwork creation. Creativity is not limited to artists,
 Aims to enhance understanding of artworks scientists, or musicians; everyone has the
and life itself. potential to enhance their mental capabilities
and creativity.
Analysis and Context:
 Focuses on describing and analyzing Imagination and Creativity:
artworks from a neutral standpoint.  Imagination often accompanies creativity;
 Considers physical attributes and formal it differs from reality but can inspire
construction. meaningful creations.
 Examines viewer reactions and the context  Pure imagination driven by love,
surrounding the artwork (historical, enthusiasm, and hope leads to inspiration
religious, environmental). and subsequent artistic creation.

Importance of Art Appreciation: Role of Imagination:

 Cultivates a deeper understanding of the  The human mind is a powerful tool for
timeless value of art. imagination, generating creative ideas
 Helps appreciate diverse periods, through everyday activities (sleeping,
movements, and techniques, enriching eating, socializing).
personal artistic growth.  Foreshadowing enhances imagination by
stimulating thoughts of future exciting
Etymology of Art: events.
Derived from the Latin word “ars,”
meaning art, skill, or craft, indicating its Emotional Response to Art:
historical roots. According to Dr. Arthur Shimamura, art evokes
a range of emotions in the observer.
ART APPRECIATION VS. ART HISTORY
The I-SKE model
Art Appreciation: identifies four key
 Explores various art forms and their features of aesthetic
cultural connections. response in art:
 Involves understanding the foundations, I: Artist's intention for
media, and processes of creating art. aesthetic appreciation.
 Focuses on describing and analyzing Sensation: The
artworks for normative, aesthetic, or beholder's immediate
cultural judgments. emotional reaction.
 Considers context, including historical Knowledge:
events and cultural significance, to Understanding the
comprehend the artwork's meaning. context and background
of the artwork.
Art History: Emotion: The feelings
Known as art historiography; studies the evoked by the artwork.
historical development of visual arts.
Art as Expression:
Primary objectives: Art reveals the artist's character,
 Identify authorship and origins of artworks. encompassing both simplicity and complexity.
 Authenticate art objects and verify Some artworks elicit immediate feelings, while
attribution. others require thoughtful contemplation.
 Determine stages of creation related to the
artist’s career or cultural development. Individual Experience:
 Collect biographical data on artists and The response to art varies based on
ownership histories. personal experiences, knowledge, and
emotional states, influencing how one
ART, CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION, AND interprets and feels about a piece.
EXPRESSION
ASSUMPTIONS OF ART
The term “art” derives from the Latin word
“ars,” meaning art, skill, or craft. Art includes A. Art is Universal
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 Art is a fundamental and ancient aspect of CATEGORIES AND FORMS OF ART

human existence.
 Every society has its unique art forms Visual Arts (2-D and 3-D)
shaped by community patronage. Visual arts are perceived through sight and
 Artists create works that reflect societal are divided into graphic and plastic arts.
relationships and norms.
 Art transcends limitations, serving diverse A. Graphic Arts
purposes throughout history. Involves organizing materials into two-
dimensional forms.
B. Art is Ageless
 Accessible to all; anyone can create art. Painting
 Each generation produces its own artistic A method of applying pigments to a solid
expressions. surface using brushes to express thoughts and
 The emotions and ideas conveyed through feelings through colors, lines, and shapes
art are universally relatable, making art tones, textures, volume, space, movement, and
timeless. light which convey the artist's intended
message.
C. Art is Cultural Drawing
 Artistic expressions stem from various It is a fundamental form of visual art that
traditional cultural practices, serving creates images using various drawing
multiple societal functions. instruments on a two-dimensional medium.
 Art enriches emotional experiences and It is one of the oldest methods of human
reflects cultural identity. expression, predating written communication.
 Cultural artifacts (clothing, jewelry, pottery)
carry significant meanings and aesthetic Contemporary drawing instruments include:
value. - Graphite pencils - Pen and ink
 Fine arts (painting, sculpture, photography) - Inked brushes - Wax color pencils
require skill and practice, portraying life's - Crayons - Charcoal
realities. - Chalk pastels - Various types of erasers
 Art contributes to understanding culture, - Markers - Styluses
supporting economies, and promoting - Metals (e.g., silverpoint)
education.
Draftsmanship:
D. Art is Not Nature Artists who specialize in drawing are
 Plato's theory of mimesis suggests that art referred to as draftsmen or draughtsmen,
is an imitation of nature, which is divine. highlighting their skill in creating precise and
 Artistic creation involves conceptualizing detailed images.
ideas and translating them into physical
forms. Graphic Process
 Artists intentionally select materials to The graphic process involves creating
represent various life aspects, illustrating reproductions of graphic works by making a
that art is a step removed from reality. master image or design on durable materials.
The processes can be classified into three
E. Art Involves Experience categories: raised (relief), depressed (intaglio),
 Art is deeply tied to personal experience, and surface printing.
as exemplified by Leo Tolstoy's writings.
 Artists convey emotions and experiences, Relief Printing: Involves cutting away unwanted
allowing them to connect with others parts of the design from the master image.
through their work. Intaglio Printing: The reverse of relief printing,
where ink is applied beneath the surface of the
F. Art as Expression plate. Designs are cut, scratched, or engraved
 Art manifests the artist's inner self, into the printing plate.
influenced by external factors (the Surface Printing: Involves printing from a flat
environment). surface.
 Composers and musicians convey emotions
through their music, which evokes B. Plastic Arts
responses from listeners. This category encompasses all fields of
 Expression in art includes not just feelings visual arts that organize materials into three-
but also ideas and thoughts. dimensional forms.

G. Art as a form of Creation Architecture

 Art involves creating noteworthy and Defined as the art and method of
aesthetically pleasing objects. constructing and designing structures and
 Creation occurs across various mediums, buildings. It balances practical utility and
combining existing materials in innovative aesthetic appeal to meet the needs of users.
ways.
 Artistic creation results in new Key considerations for architects include:
combinations that may give rise to new  Appropriateness of the structure for human
genres of art. use.
 Strength and durability.
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 Expression of experiences and ideas, which  An expressive literary art that evokes
can vary based on social function. intense artistic consciousness through
language arranged for its meaning, sound,
Landscape Architecture and rhythm.
Involves the analysis, planning,  It is the oldest form of literature, ranging
management, and nurturing of outdoor and from nursery rhymes to epics.
natural environments for human use and  Notable poets include Homer, Virgil, Dante,
enjoyment. and William Shakespeare.

Urban Planning Prose

Refers to the technical planning and  The broadest literary form, characterized
arrangement of physical aspects within a by a natural flow of speech without a
community, both large and small. prescribed metrical structure.
 Includes various forms such as fiction,
Interior Design novels, philosophy, non-fiction, essays,
Involves the arrangement and coordination biographies, histories, and textbooks.
of architectural interiors to enhance beauty and
convenience for users. An interior designer is Drama
responsible for planning, researching, and  A form of literature consisting of stories
managing various aspects of interior spaces. acted out by actors on stage.
 Comprises dialogue, with plays and movie
scripts falling under this category.
Sculpture  Distinguished dramatists include
A three-dimensional art form that Sophocles, George Bernard Shaw, and
represents meaningful, beautiful, real, or William Shakespeare.
imaginary objects.

Types of sculpture include: Types of Drama:

Free-Standing: Not attached to any surface Tragedy: Focuses on sadness, disasters, and
except possibly at the base. tragic events.
Carved: Material is removed from an existing Melodrama: Sensational or romantic, typically
block. with a happy ending.
Kinetic: Three-dimensional and movable. Comedy: Light-hearted, humorous, and
Additive: Involves adding materials to create concludes with a happy ending.
the sculpture.
D. Performing Arts
Crafts Music
Refers to artistic practices related to  Produced by instruments or voices,
designing and making objects by hand. arranged to create an effect. As it draws
Typically associated with functional or inspiration from natural sounds like the
utilitarian items. wind and birds.
 Can be monophonic (one melodic voice) or
Industrial Design polyphonic (multiple independent voices).
The design of objects using machines for
mass production. Industrial designers create Dance
ideas and specifications to enhance aesthetics,  Involves various movements set to music,
purpose, and user benefits. It combines combining organization, arrangement, and
science, technology, and art. form.
 Expresses feelings and emotions through
Fashion Design movement, disciplined by rhythm.
The process of designing wearable apparel
such as dresses, coats, suits, shoes, and ties. It Different Types of Dance:
aims to create a cohesive look and style for Ethnological Dance: Traditional dances of
characters in movies, television shows, or specific ethnic groups, requiring extensive
operas. training. Examples include "Pandanggo sa Ilaw"
and "Singkil" as part of Pilipino folk dance.
Theater Design Social Dance / Ballroom Dance: A major
Involves creating the setting for dramatic category focused on civility and mingling.
productions, typically in auditoriums with live Examples include Waltz, Tango, and Cha-Cha.
performances. The design should enhance Theatrical Dance: Combines various arts
actor performance and audience experience. performed by live entertainers to depict factual
or imaginary situations. Originates from the
C. Literary Arts ancient Greek term "theatron," meaning a
Literature is the art of organizing spoken place for viewing.
and written words to provide pleasure through Modern Dance: Contemporary and
imaginative and expressive appeal. It generally interpretative dance that reflects current
refers to a collection of texts or artworks. trends.

Types of Literature: Cinema

Poetry
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 Motion pictures that integrate elements of

music, painting, literature, and dance.
 A dynamic art form that combines essential
artistic rudiments.