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The meaning and importance of art

1. A r t a p p r e c i a t i o n Prepared by: VINCE GORDON W. ABIO, LPT

2. The Meaning and Importance of Art

3. THE NATURE OF ART Art has been defined in various ways. Art is derived from the Latin word ars , meaning “ability or skill.” – J.V. Estolas Art is taken from the Italian word artis , which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form, inventiveness, and the associations that exist between form and ideas, between material and technique. – A. Tan

4. Art is a product of man’s need to express himself. – F. Zulueta Art is concerned with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of sensuous medium, color , sound, bronze, marble, words, and film. – C. Sanchez Art is that which brings life in harmony with the beauty of the world. – Plato

5. Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind – one which demands for its own satisfaction and fulfilling, a shaping of matter to new and more significant form. – John Dewey Art is the skilful arrangement or composition of some common but significant qualities of nature such as colors , sounds, lines, movements, words, stones, wood, etc., to express human feelings, emotions, or thoughts in a perfect meaningful and enjoyable way. – Panizo and Rustia

6. 4 common essentials of arts art must be man-made art must be creative, not imitative art must benefit and satisfy man and man must make use of art in practical terms art is expressed through a certain medium or material by which the artist communicates himself to his fellows.

7. Art has a particular importance in our lives. All the art that we see and hear have a purpose. We communicate through paintings, songs, dances, and dramatic plays. We build monuments to remind us of the heroic deeds of great men. Artworks are also valuable sources of inspiration. We are delighted by the books we read. Moved by the music we hear.

8. Paintings, sculptures, and plays capture our attention and critical thinking. Modern architectural designs inspire us to plan and construct our houses beautifully. Through an artist’s work, we get a glimpse of the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs of the people who lived in the period the artwork was produced and the external factors that influenced the artwork.

9. This explains why the arts are called humanities. It brings out the good and the noble in us. Art Appreciation is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either through actual and work-experience with art tools and materials or possession of these works of art for one’s admiration and satisfaction.

10. THE SUBJECT OF ART In any art form – painting, music, sculpture, architecture, or dance – there is always a subject that serves as the foundation of the creation of the work of art. A subject of art is usually anything that is represented in the artwork. The subject of art is varied. It may be a person, object, scene, or event.

11. Artworks that depict something easily recognized by most people are called representational or objective arts . graphic arts, literature, and theatre Painting , sculpture , music and dance

12. Artworks that have no resemblance to any real subject are called non-representational or non-objective arts . - They do not represent anything and they are what they are. - They rather appeal directly to the senses primarily because of the satisfying organization of their elements.

13. THE FUNCTION OF ART Architecture is directly and almost entirely functional because buildings and other structures are always built for some special purposes. Music and dance were used in ancient rituals and worship of the gods, for social and folk entertainment, as well in the military.

14. Paintings and sculpture may be used to narrate events, to portray people or events, to commemorate individuals or historical events, and to serve as vehicle for personal expression. Metal works such as gates, grills, lamps, armor , weapons, and tools, ceramics, glassware, stained glass, mosaic, tilework , textile, and furniture are among the many types of arts or crafts.

15. 4 main functions of art 1. Aesthetic function Through art, man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature. He benefits from his own work and from those done by his fellowmen. He learns to use, love, and preserve them for his enjoyment and appreciation.

16. 2. Utilitarian function Comfort and happiness Through art, man is provided with shelter, clothing, food, light, medicine, beautiful surroundings, personal ornamentals, entertainment, language, transportation, and other necessities and conveniences of life. Improves nature through landscape gardening, creation of super-highways, and through propagation and conservation – of natural resources.

17. 3. Cultural function Through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another. It makes man aware of his/her cultural background, making him/her more knowledgeable and his/her life more enduring and satisfying.

18. 4. Social function Through civic and graphic arts, man learns to love and help each other. International understanding and cooperation are fostered and nations become more unified, friendly, cooperative, helpful, and sympathetic.

19. THE SCOPE OF ART Various authors classify arts in different ways. MANAOIS 2 general dimension of arts 1. Fine arts or independent arts or aesthetic arts Are made primarily for aesthetic enjoyment through the senses, especially visual and auditory. Are music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, dance and drama.

20. 2. Practical arts or useful arts or utilitarian arts Are intended for practical uses. It is the development of raw materials for utilitarian purposes. Are industrial art, applied or household art, civic art, commercial art, agricultural art, business art, distributive art, and fishery art.

21. CUSTODIOSA SANCHEZ (2002) Are consist of visual arts, literature, drama and theatre, music , and dance . Visual arts are those that we perceive with our eyes.

22. Classified into 2 groups: 1. Graphic arts - painting, drawing, photography, graphic process (printing), commercial art (designing of books, advertisement, signs, posters, and other displays), and mechanical process , in which portrayals of forms and symbols are recorded on a two-dimensional surface.

23. Classified into 2 groups: 2. Plastic arts - include all fields of visual arts for which materials are organized into three-dimensional forms such as structural architecture, landscape architecture (garden, parks, playgrounds, golf course beautification), city physical planning and interior arranging (design of wallpaper, furniture), sculpture, crafts, industrial design, dress and costume design, and threatre design.

24. JOSEFINA ESTOLAS (1995) Grouped arts into major and minor arts . Major arts include painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, and dance. Minor arts include the decorative arts popular arts, graphic arts, plastic arts, and industrial arts.

25. Also grouped arts into: visual arts (graphic arts, plastic arts); performing arts (theatre, play, dance, music); literary arts (short story, novel, poetry, drama); popular arts (film, newspaper, magazine, radio, television); gustatory arts of the cuisine (food preparation, beverage preparation); and decorative arts or applied arts (beautification of houses, offices, cars, and other structure).

26. PANIZO and RUSTIA (1995) Classified arts into 2 major divisions 1. According to purpose 5 categories 1. Practical arts or useful arts Are directed to produce artifacts and utensils for the satisfaction of human needs. Examples: handicrafts (basket weaving, mat weaving, etc.), embroidery, ceramics, iron and metal crafts, and tin can manufacturing.

27. 1. According to purpose 5 categories 2. Liberal arts Are directed toward intellectual growth, such as in the study of philosophy, psychology, literature, mathematics, and sciences. 3. Fine arts Focused towards creative activity for the contemplation of mind and upliftment of the spirit. Examples: painting, sculpture, and architecture.

28. 1. According to purpose 5 categories 4. Major arts Characterized by actual and potential expressiveness. Examples: music, poetry, and sculpture. 5. Minor arts Concerned with practical uses and purposes. Examples: interior decoration and porcelain.

29. 2. According to media and forms 5 types 1. Plastic arts Are works which exist in a physical space and perceived by the sense. Examples: sculpture and decorative materials. 2. Phonetic arts Utilizes sounds and words as medium of expression. Examples: music, drama, and literature

30. 2. According to media and forms 5 types 3. Kinetic arts Involve the element of rhythm. Example: dance 4. Pure arts Take only one medium of expression. Examples: sound in music and color in painting. 5. Mixed arts Take more than one medium. Example: opera which combines music, poetry, and drama.

31. THE ORIGIN OF ART Art is viewed as a reflection of creativity, integrity, and inventiveness within a culture. The history of art began with that of humanity. Art dates back to the time when superstitions and belief in the spirits are still very common in every culture.

32. Indigenous art in the form of dancing, painting, music, and poetry accompanied ancient rituals and ceremonies. Men and women of the early times perform dances to entertain, to worship their gods and goddesses, or to invoke success and blessings. Their music and poetry chronicles the life and works of their ancestors as well as legendary origins of heroes, heroines, and gods.

33. Tribalist cultures often wore body paintings during ceremonies. Cave paintings and drawings are believed or reflect ancient religious beliefs and visions. Artworks made from the more durable materials like metal, stone, clay, bone and glass survive longer than those made from materials that are more prone to decay like wood.