Art & Aesthetics power point presentation

ppt on art and Aesthetics

1. Presented to- Prof. Sukhdeep Kaur Jassar Presented by- Ankita Srivastava Roll no- 2311 Library Resources & Art in Education Meaning of Art & Aesthetics, Significance at secondary level education, Art in Education: Aims & Objectives

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3. Art is the expression of human creative skill and imagination, in visual form such as painting or sculpture, in auditory form and performing art work expressing the author’s imaginative powers . Acc. to Rabindranath Tagore, “Art is the expression of human experiences”.   Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, creation and appreciation of art, beauty and good taste. It is derived from Greek word, “ aisthetikos ” , meaning of sense perception . Acc. to Britannica, “ Aesthetics means the philosophical study of beauty and taste”   Meaning Of Art & Aesthetics 3

4. Makes Knowledge Interesting` Practical & Manual training Develops Aesthetics Sense Correlation with other Subjects When we add a visual form with any theoretical subject or topic, it becomes very interesting. If we show the pictures of a story to the children it will have more effect on them. With pictorial representation, learning power will increase. On the basis of art, this practical ability can be developed in the students. Practical work and skill is very much important in the field of education. We can develop the hidden talent of the students with the help of this skill. Art helps in the aesthetic development of a person and along with aesthetic sense, self expression and the Rasa (feeling of beauty) is also developed. With the help of art a person is able to appreciate and criticize a work of art. We can motivate the learning power of the students and make the understanding level higher by correlating the two or more subjects with each other. This will save the time of the teacher as he can teach two subjects in one period Significance of Art & Aesthetics at the secondary level of School Education 4

5. When art is correlated with other subjects, two or more subjects may be taught collectively and the time of both teacher and the students can be saved. Secondly when the topic is taught with audio-visual aids, students take more interest and they learn more in less time. Art itself depends on creativity. It also gives opportunity to create new things. It develops creative emotions in the minds of the children. For example, in a class if we give a topic to the students to make a poster on drug addiction, no two ideas will be the same. Art is the basis of all audio-visual aids. Because only with the help of art (drawing) we can draw and paint a picture or we can make a model. These audio-visual aids help the students to clear those facts and concepts which are not clear to them.   It develops imagination power, learning power, observation power and quality of comparison. All these powers are very much useful for a person in his life. When a person develops with these mental developments, he tries to use it with his hands . Contd … Saves Time Develops creativity Makes other subjects easy Mental training through hands 5

6. By concentrating on the things to be drawn, one can apply it in his work of art. Without concentration there will be no imagination and without imagination we will not be able to create a thing and we cannot apply it in our work of art. When an artist looks at a scene in the nature he tries to keep it in his mind. As Keats says, “A thing of beauty is joy forever”. To make this joy forever, it is very essential to memorize that scene. Then only the memory of a thing will live forever in his mind if he tries to memorize it. It is the best way to express one’s views , ideas, emotions and expression. It gives pleasure and relaxes the man’s mind. It helps economically as a man can earn his living by adopting art as a profession. It develops in a person all the moral qualities e.g. patience, endurance , satisfaction etc. First of all anyone who is willing to make a painting, a sketch, a portrait, a still life or a composition, he has to observe the surroundings and environment to get the idea for his drawing or sketching. Secondly he has to set in his mind these ideas. Only then he will be able to imagine a new creative idea for his painting. Contd … Acquire habits of concentration & application Develops memory, illustration and nature drawing All round Development Fosters the power of imagination, observation & initiative 6

7. Art helps the students to relieve to a great extent from the burden of theoretical tyranny of purely academic and theoretical instructions. It creates balance between intellectual and practical experience . Art makes a person socially reliable and self-dependent. In the realm of art, the manual work is of great importance but in society it was seen as a degraded job. Art makes the person lenient. It creates in a persona sense of satisfaction. He develops the qualities of patience, because he do his work with great ease and comfort . Art is a skill and the applied arts need a great intellect. To create pleasing forms, like pottery, manual works like embroidery etc. all need a great intellect . Contd … Develops person Psychologically Develops a person socially Develops an individual morally Develops a person intellectually 7

8. Aims and Objectives of Arts in Education Increased Engagement Unlike textbook learning, which can get monotonous and routine, art in education engages learners in new ways. Whether they are observing a drawing or creating one of their own, they required to be fully immersed in the activity. Improved Quality of Learning As the children are more engaged, it has a positive impact on the quality of learning. Because of greater participation, the learner’s remain in the minds of the children long after they exit the classroom. Boost Creativity To succeed in today’s times, creativity is must have skill. Not all kids are inclined towards art. For those who are not interested in art, integration of art into learning can be a good introduction to creativity. Increased Confidence Creating a piece of art, even if it’s simple drawing, gives a sense of fulfilment and achievement. Thus integrating art into learning reduces the fear of failure among kids and encourages them to take more risks. 8

9. Contd. Development of Motor skills Simple things like holding a paint brush and scribbling with crayon in classroom are an important element to developing a child’s fine motor skills. Around age 4, children may be able to draw a square and begin cutting straight lines with scissors. Enhance V isual L earning Drawing, painting and sculpting help[ to develop visual spatial skills among students. Art in education teaches students how to interpret, criticize and use visual information. Promotes Decision Making Arts strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills. How do I express this feeling through my dance? How should I play this character? Teach Perseverance After practicing hard to do, students learn that hard work and perseverance pays off. This mind set will certainly matter as they grow, esp. during their careers. Improves Focus As you persevere through painting or singing or learning a part in a play, focus is imperative. And certainly focus is vital for studying and learning in class. 9

10. Creates Collaboration Many of the arts such as band, choir and theatre, require kids to work together. They must share responsibility and compromise to achieve their common goals . Value of Accountability Just like collaboration, kids in the art learn that they are accountable for their contributions to the group. Mistakes are the part of life, and learning to accept them, fix them and move on will serve kids well as they grow older. Promotes Personal Development Students pick up important life skills from art in education, such as better memory, enhanced understanding and an ability to communicate symbolically. Cognitive Stimulation Art in education has been linked to advanced cognitive development in children. In a 1998 report, “young Children and the Arts: making creative connections”, researchers found that art in education can contribute significantly to a child’s cognitive, language and motor skills. Personal Profile and G rowth Varied options of profession are taught in schools starting from kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and are also choices in higher levels of education, such as universities. Contd. 10

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