Art Appreciation: An

Introduction
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the significance of Humanities and

Art Appreciation in every person’s life.
2. Gain a universal knowledge of the creation and
functions of arts.
3. Recognize the specific purpose of Art as well as
its classification and discuss its characteristics
 The arts are available in every place.
 It should all be labeled art in our environment.
 According to scientific studies, the influence of art on the
brain impacts the human quality of life.
 HUMANITIES is the Latin term “Humanus,” meaning
educated, human, cultured, and refined.
 Examples of humanities include architecture, dancing,
literature, music, painting, theater, and sculpting.
 Humanities are interested in how their emotions are
communicated. It is also the study of different cultural
aspects of man, his frailties (weaknesses) in life, and the
improvement it has to undergo.
 Humanities is a discipline of study that deals with people's
thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
 Humanities would help uplift value and dignity (Bascara
and Avillanoza, 2006).
 Art comes from the Latin “Arti,” which means skill,
naiveté, and mastery. There are stages to consider (Ramos
and Obiena, 2020).
 The following stages are essential to showcase your
creativity as an artist:
 1. Development Stage (Creation Stage)- Artists create their
artwork through thinking.
 Artists are highly sensitive people, incredibly aware of
everything surrounding them (Sanchez, Abad, and Jao,
2004).
 They usually wow people by employing their creative
imagination.
 2. Adaptation Stage (Materials Creation) - In this stage,
the artist frequently uses various mediums or materials to
convey an idea.
 For example, a painter uses pigments, a sculptor uses
stones, metal, or wood, authors use words, an architect
uses different building materials, and a choreographer uses
movement and people in their creation.
 3. Completion Stage (Form Creation) - The variety of
forms artists employ to communicate their ideas.
 It is viewed as a form of artistic expression that is
classified as fine art.
 This form is used to describe the artwork’s physical
characteristics.
 Artists have developed various forms that can be
considered their finished product.
 Arts can be used for a variety of purposes in addition to
design.
 From the earliest to the present, art has always been a
component of our culture.
 It constitutes one of the oldest and most important means
of expression developed by man.
Function of Arts

 The functions of arts refer to the intended utilization of the

artwork and have major classification according to
functional and non-functional.
 Functional is according to its usefulness.
 For example, art was originally used for religion to have a
representation. art
 We also have the commemoration purpose under
functional or secular function.
 On the other hand, we have the Non-functional, which
refers to “art for art.” You create art for the sake of
beautifying, leisure, and pleasure purposes.
 The following are the other functions of Arts:
 1. Individual or personal function- an artist acts because
they are passionate about the art genre in question.
 Art is a form of self-expression or fulfillment for them.
 2. Public/Social Function—these go beyond the inherent
value of the arts to the social benefits they provide.
 Through the performance of their art, the artist engages
with others and raises societal consciousness.
 3. Commercial Function- art contributes to the state’s
economy directly and indirectly.
 4. Political Function- art provides a platform for
exchanging ideas to increase power, position,
employment, and prestige.
 For example, the running candidate employs art to create
his poster during a campaign.
 5. Historical Function- Art is an essential tool for
recording and preserving information.
 Its purpose is to record or re-create historical individuals
and events.
 6. Cultural Function- Art is the expression and
dissemination of new ideas and values.
 7. Structural/Physical Function- Buildings are planned and
built-in innovative ways to make living safer and more
meaningful.
 Architects, industrial and graphic designers, and interior
designers create a beautiful and functional space.
 8. Religious/Spiritual Function- Religious value can be
bolstered through the arts.
 One example is renowned Filipino artist Joey Velasco’s
Hapag ng Pag-asa (The Table of Hope, in photo), which
depicts a distinct depiction of Christ’s Last Supper. It’s
also a replica of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting.
 8. Aesthetic Function- Any work of art is beautiful.
 It’s a visual flavor for ornately decorated interiors that can
highlight the most beautiful qualities of various décor
pieces.
 Art is like love; it’s not easy to define.
 Art requires the creativity of a particular person, and
creativity is defined as the fundamental basis of arts.
 It is a trait of an artist that will continually develop in his
life to express feelings or a way of solving problems.
 Aside from the fact that art can serve different functions, it
also has a purpose.
 Some purposes of arts are as follows:
 1. Creates Beauty- Art is a way for us to express ourselves.
 It is the expression of thoughts that cannot be expressed
solely through words.
 2. Commemorates Experience- Art is used to transmitting
the artist’s personal experiences and record the artist’s
impressions in his work
 3. Creates Harmony- An artist uses composition as a
technique used by artists to organize the disparate
elements of their works.
 4. Provides Decoration- Artworks help to create a fun
atmosphere.
 Its purpose is to beautify objects to satisfy and entertain
visitors with their colors and patterns.
 5. Reveals Truth- Artwork aimed to demonstrate how the
world works and to seek the truth.
 It is a language that transmits signals to the recipients’
spirits, assisting them in changing their attitudes,
sensitivity, and ethics.
 6. Expresses Values- Artists will be encouraged to enhance
their creativity, challenge, and communication skills
through the arts.
 It also boosts one’s self-esteem and overall health.
 Art is not just for those born with talent, but it also
developed to sum things up.
 It was not created just for leisure, but Art has been proven
to be with us since the very beginning because everything
we do and all that surrounds us is a product of our Art.
Thank you