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Appreciation act

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The Origin and Meaning of Humanities

The term “humanities” originated from the Renaissance Latin expression studia
humanitatis, which means “culture, refinement, education”.

Humanities are academic disciplines that deal on the various aspect of society and
the noble in man.

Humanities today include:


literature, philosophy, geography, history, religion, music, and
art.
Meaning of Art
There is no one universal definition of Art since Art is subjective.

Hereunder are some of the definitions of Art given by various authors and writers.

1. Art is derived from the Latin word “ars,” meaning ability or skill - J.V. Estola
2. Art is taken from the Italian word “artis” which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form, and
ideas between material and technique - A.Tan
3. Art is never finished, only abandoned.- Leonardo Da Vinci
4. Art is the conscious creation of something beautiful or meaningful using skill and imagination - Lisa
Morder
5. Art is the desire of man to express himself, to record the action of his personality in the world he
lives in.- Amy Lowell
Four Standard Essentials of Art
1. Art is human-made, not God made

2. Art is creative, not imitative

3. Art benefits man - when he uses Art in practical life through artistic
principles, taste, and skill

4. Art is expressed through a particular medium or material by which the


artist communicated himself to his fellows.
Meaning of Art Appreciation
1. Art appreciation is the ability to interpret and understand man-made arts and
enjoy them through actual work experience with art tools and materials.

2. Art appreciation is the possession of the works of art for one’s admiration and
satisfaction.

3. Art appreciation is the introduction and exploration of visual and performing


art forms.
Assumptions of Art
Art is universal
• In every country of the world, art exist because it is important to people’s lives. It is the oldest and most important
means of expression developed by man in any culture.

Art is cultural
• Art contributes with the understanding of past and present cultures. Through art, people learn about their
culture’s values and strengthen their culture’s identity.

Art is not nature


• Art is not nature because it is man-made. Art is man’s interpretation of what he perceives as art.

Art involves experience


• Artists used their experiences to ventilate their feelings through the works that they make. Some artists focus
on societal problems, issues and concerns.
Different Art Forms
Art takes many forms, including:
• Visual Arts: • Literary Arts:
• Painting • Poetry
• Drawing • Prose (novels, short stories)
• Sculpture • Drama (plays, scripts)
• Photography
• Printmaking • Decorative Arts:
• Ceramics
• Performing Arts: • Glassblowing
• Theater • Jewelry making
• Dance • Textile arts (quilting,
• Music embroidery)
• Opera
Different Art Forms
• Media Arts • Culinary Arts:
• Film • Cooking
• Animation • Baking
• Video games • Food presentation
• Digital art • Mixed Media:
• Applied Arts: • Combining various art forms and
• Architecture materials
• Industrial design • Street Art:
• Fashion design • Graffiti
• Graphic design • Murals
• Installations in public spaces
Functions of Art
1. Aesthetic function

2. Utilitarian function

3. Cultural function

4. Social function

5. Political function

6. Spiritual function
Philosophy of Art
Refers to the study of the nature of art, its concept, interpretation,
representation, expression and form

1. Art as a Mimesis (Plato) – Mimesis from the Greek word meaning


“imitation” copy.
- Plato believed that all artistic creation is a mimesis, and all artists are
imitators of nature, and regarded all art forms as imitation.

2. Art as Representation (Aristotle) – Art represents something


Philosophy of Art
Refers to the study of the nature of art, its concept, interpretation,
representation, expression and form

3. Art for Art’s Sake (Kant) – Art is made for its beauty.
- art’s value is independent of its subject matter or function
- art is judged according to wheter or not it is beautiful through the viewer’s
point of view or taste

4. Art as an Escape (Allen Weinstein) – Without mental escape, we


build a lot of anxiety within ourselves.

5. Art as Functional

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