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Course Module: Arts Appreciation Instructor: Angelo P. Parole Email: angeloparole25@gmail Mobile Number: 09385434826 Globe: 09055195146 Date of Effectivity: August 2020 Mode of Delivery: Blended Time Frame: 18 weeks or 54 hours in one semester Credit: 3 Units Attendance: 10% of your grades comes fro...

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Course Module: Arts Appreciation Instructor: Angelo P. Parole Email: [email protected] Mobile Number: 09385434826 Globe: 09055195146 Date of Effectivity: August 2020 Mode of Delivery: Blended Time Frame: 18 weeks or 54 hours in one semester Credit: 3 Units Attendance: 10% of your grades comes from the attendance Requirements: Scheduled Virtual or face – to face sessions Course Outline Policy AREAS CONCERN Submission requirements

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DETAILS of The different requirements will be submitted to its scheduled time and by that you have to be mindful for late submission will receive minus points from the total score and it depends on how long you delay your submission. Submission of work one week after the deadline is not acceptable. The documents shall be emailed to your instructor with a complete name and the exact date of submission. In case, if there is an emergency or any circumstances that failed you to submit your paper then send a formal email to your instructor explaining your side. It is highly prohibited and if you are caught either you copied from your classmates or you get the entire work from internet then you are subject to either redo your paper or you will send a letter of explanation to your instructor. The student maybe called for disciplinary action which corresponds to being dishonest academically. Quizzes – 20% Performance – 30% Examination – 40% Attendance – 10% It is a must that you settled your accounts first before taking any assessment tasks.

Table of Contents Prelim Chapter 1 The Meaning and Importance of Art  The Nature of Art  The Subject of Art  The Function of Art  The Scope of Art  The Origin of Art Chapter 2 The Artist’s Medium  Medium and Technique  Mediums of the Visual Arts  Mediums of Performing Arts  Methods of Art Production and Presentation Midterm Chapter 3 The Elements of Visual Arts and Performing Arts The Elements of Visual Arts  Line  Color  Texture  Perspective  Space  Form  Volume The Elements of Performing Arts  Music  Dance  Literature Final Chapter 4 The Principles of Art Design  Harmony  Rhythm  Balance  Proportion  Emphasis  Other Art Principles

Chapter 1: The Meaning and Importance of Art

Objectives: 1. To explain the meaning, nature, and importance of arts in our lives 2. To determine the subject of art and its functions 3. To be able to reflect on the functions of art with regard to their personal contributions to the development of art. The Nature of Art Art is very important in our lives. It is the oldest and most important means of expression developed by man. Art can be found even during the primitive times and so it is created by people at all times; it has lived because it is liked and enjoyed. A true work of art is made by man himself not imitatively but creatively. A true artist does not imitate nature but rather interpret it by carefully selecting the essential features of an art. Hereunder are some of the definitions of an art given by various authors: 1. Art is derived from the Latin word ars, meaning “ability or skill.” – J.V. Estolas 2. 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 3. Art is the skillful 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 4. 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 From the definitions above, there are four (4) common essentials of art: 1. Art must be man – made 2. Art must be creative, not imitative 3. Art must benefit and satisfy man and man must make use of art in practical terms. 4. Art is expressed through a certain medium or material by which the artist communicates himself to his fellows. Art is called the humanities because it brings out the good and noble in us. Loosely defined, the term humanities refers to arts such as architecture, painting, and sculpture; the performing arts such as music, dance and theatre or drama, and literature. They are the branches of learning concerned with human thought, feelings, and relations.

Art appreciation is the ability to interpret or understand man – made arts and enjoy them either through actual and work experience. The Subject of Art The subject of art is varied. It is usually anything that is represented in the artwork. It is varied – it may be a person, object, scene, or event. Artworks that depict something easily recognized by most people are called representational or objective arts. Painting, sculpture, graphic arts, literature, and theatre arts are generally classified as representational, although some paintings and sculptures are without subjects. Music and dance may or may not have subjects. 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. The Function of Art The four main functions of art are: 1. Aesthetic function – Through art, man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature. He learns to use, love, and preserve them for his enjoyment and appreciation. 2. Utilitarian function – With the creation of the various forms of art, man now lives in 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. 3. Cultural function – Through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another. 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. The Scope of Art Various authors classify arts in different ways. According to Manaois, there are two (2) general dimensions of arts, namely (1) fine arts or independent arts and (2) practical arts or useful or utilitarian arts. 

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Fine arts – are made primarily for aesthetic enjoyment through the senses, especially visual and auditory. These are music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, dance and drama. Practical arts – are intended for practical use. It is the development of raw materials for utilitarian purposes. Practical arts or useful arts are industrial art,

applied or household art, civic art, commercial art, graphic art, agricultural art, business art, distributive art and fishery art. According to Custodiosa Sanchez (2002), arts consist of visual arts, literature, drama and theatre, music, and dance. Visual arts are those that we perceive with our eyes. They may be classified into two groups, namely: (1) graphic arts; and (2) plastic arts. 

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Graphic arts – include painting, drawing, photography, graphic process (printing), commercial art (designing of books, advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays), and mechanical process, in which portrayal of forms and symbols are recorded on a two – dimensional surface. Plastic arts – include all fields of visual arts for which materials are organized into three – dimensional forms such as structural architecture, landscape architecture (gardens, parks, playgrounds, golf course beautification), city physical planning and interior arranging (design of wallpaper, furniture), sculpture, crafts, industrial design, dress and costume design, and theatre design. Josefina Estolas (1995) grouped arts into major and minor arts.

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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.

She also grouped arts into: visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, popular arts, gustatory art of the cuisine and decorative arts or applied arts.      

Visual arts – graphic arts and plastic arts Performing arts – theatre, play dance, music Literary arts – short story, poetry, novel, drama Popular arts – film, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, Gustatory art of the cuisine – food preparation, beverage preparation Decorative arts or applied arts – beautification of houses, offices, cars and other structures

Panizo and Rustia (1995) classified arts into two (2) major divisions: (1) according to purpose and (2) according to media and forms: Arts that are classified according to purpose fall into 5 categories: 1. Practical arts or useful arts – directed to produce artifacts and utensils for the satisfaction of human needs. Handicrafts, embroidery, ceramics,

iron, and metal crafts, and tin can manufacturing are examples of these arts. 2. Liberal arts – directed toward intellectual growth, such as in the study of philosophy, psychology, literature, mathematics and sciences. 3. Fine arts – are focused towards creative activity for the contemplation of the mind and the upliftment of the spirit. Painting, sculpture, and architecture are examples of these arts. 4. Major arts - are characterized by actual and potential expressiveness such as music, poetry, and sculpture. 5. Minor arts – are concerned with practical uses and purposes, such as interior decoration and porcelain art. Arts that are classified according to media and forms are divided into five types: 1. Plastic arts – are works which exist in a physical space and perceived by the sense of sight. Such arts include sculpture and decorative materials. 2. Kinetic arts – involve the element of rhythm. Dance is a popular type of kinetic arts. 3. Phonetic arts – utilize sounds and words as mediums of expression. Examples are music, drama, and literature. 4. Pure arts – take only one medium of expression like sound in music and color in painting. 5. Mixed arts – take more than one medium such as opera which combines music, poetry, and drama. The Origin of Art Art is viewed as a reflection of creativity, ingenuity, and inventiveness within a culture. Its value is seen not only in terms of its styles and craftsmanship but also in its functional interaction with all the elements that constitute human life and culture. The history of art began with that of humanity. Art dates back to the time when superstitions and beliefs in the spirits are still very common in every culture. Indigenous art in the form of dancing, painting, music, and poetry accompanied ancient rituals and ceremonies. Tribalist cultures often wore body paintings during ceremonies. Cave paintings and drawings are believed to reflect ancient religious beliefs and visions. Most sculptures from the early periods are also associated with religion, with gods and goddesses as most common subjects. The temple of the East and West bear evidences of arts that pertains to gods and goddesses, religious animals, demons, priests, kings and queens.

Let’s Check Activity 1 Instruction: In the space provided, write the term/s being asked in the following statements: ____________1. Arts that can be heard and are expressed in time. ____________2. These are arts that we perceive with our eyes and which occupy space. ____________3. It is the ability to interpret or understand man – made arts. ____________4. Artworks that depict something easily recognized by most people. ____________5. Arts that involve the elements of rhythm. ____________6. These are arts that utilize sounds and words as mediums of expression. ____________7. These arts take only one medium of expression. ____________8. These arts under visual arts include painting, drawing, photography, graphic process , etc., ____________9. Arts that are directed toward intellectual growth . ____________10. Arts that are directed for the satisfaction of human needs. Let’s Analyse Activity 2 Instruction: Provide a short explanation for each item at least five sentences per question and that is equivalent to 10 points each. Use a separate sheet of paper and submit it to my Gmail account. 1. What makes art and humanities related? 2. What are the functions of an art? Provide situation that applies art in each function you provided. 3. In your own word, define art and explain its importance toward our lives. 4. Discuss the origin of art Enrichment Exercise Collect and paste pictures of the following in a MS Word. All the pictures must be clearly identified by including a short background each. a. beauties in nature (plants, flowers, animals, insects, human beings, landscapes, seascapes) b. beauties in art or man – made things (paintings, sculptures, handmade crafts

Chapter 2: The Artist’s Medium Objectives: 1. To familiarize oneself of how an art work is made, put together, or organized 2. To determine the meaning conveyed by the art an how an artwork makes life more meaningful 3. To appreciate the vase of self – trust in producing art 4. To compare and contrast the different medium in art production Medium and Technique Medium which comes from the Latin word medium, denotes the means by which an artist communicates his idea. These are the materials which are used by an artist to interpret his feelings or thoughts. On the basis of medium, the arts are classified as visual and auditory. Visual arts are those mediums can be seen and which occupy space. These are group into two classes: (1) the dimensional or two – dimensional arts which include painting, drawing, printmaking, and photography and (2) the three – dimensional arts which include sculpture, architecture, landscape, community planning, industrial designs, and crafts like ceramics and furniture. The auditory arts are those mediums can be heard and which are expressed in time. These are music and literature. The combined arts are those whose mediums can be both seen and heard and which exist in both space and time. These include dance, opera, drama, and film. Technique is the manner in which the artist controls his medium to achieve the desired effect. It is the ability with which he fulfils the technical requirements of his particular work of art. It has something to do with the way he manipulates his medium to express his ideas in the artwork. The Artist and His Medium The artist thinks, feels, and gives shape to his vision in terms of his medium. When an artist chooses a particular medium, he believes that his choice can be best express the idea he wants to convey. At times, an artist employs more than one medium to give meaning to his creative production. Oftentimes, the matter of selecting the medium depends entirely on the artist himself. The Artist and His Technique Artists differ from one another in technique even if they use the same medium. A musician’s technique is his ability to make sound the way he wants it. For instance, a pianist may sound different from another pianist even as they handle the same instrument and play the same musical composition.

Mediums of the Visual Arts The most common visual arts are painting, sculpture, and architecture. Their mediums are discussed as follows. Painting - It is the art of creating meaningful effects on a flat surface by the use of pigments. 1. Watercolour – It is difficult to handle because producing warm and rich tones using this medium proves to be a challenge. On the contrary, watercolour pigments invite brilliance and a variety of hues. 2. Fresco – It is a painting method done on a moist plaster surface with colors ground in water or a limewater mixture. Fresco must be done quickly because it is an exacting medium – the moment the paint is applied to the surface, the color dry into plaster and the painting becomes an integral part of the wall. 3. Tempera – The mineral pigments are mixed with egg yolk or egg white and ore. 4. Pastel – It is a stick of dried paste made of pigment ground with chalk and compounded with gum water. 5. Encaustic – This is done by applying wax colors fixed with heat. 6. Oil – It is one of the most expensive art activities today because of the prohibitive cost of the materials. In oil painting, pigments are mixed with linseed oil and applied to canvas. One good quality of oil paint as a medium is its flexibility. 7. Acrylic – this synthetic paint is mixed with acrylic emulsion as binder for coating the surface of the artwork. Acrylic paints do not tend to break easily. 8. Mosaic – it is the art of putting together small pieces of colored stones or glass called “tesserae” to create an image. 9. Stained glass – this artwork is common in Gothic cathedrals and churches it is made by combining small pieces of colored glass, held together by bands of lead. 10.Tapestry – it is a fabric produced by hand – weaving colored threads upon a warp. Drawing – it is usually done on paper using pencil, pen, and ink or charcoal. It is the most fundamental of all skills necessary in arts. 11. Bistre – it is a brown pigment extracted from the soot of wood, and often use in pen and wash drawings. 12.Crayons – are pigments bound by wax and compressed into painted sticks used for drawing. 13.Silver point – the artist uses a silver stylus to produce a thin grayish on specially prepared paper. Print making – a print is anything printed on a surface that is direct result from the duplication process.

14.Lithography – it is a surface printing done from an almost smooth surface which has been treated chemically or mechanically so that some surface areas will print and others will not. Sculpture – in choosing a subject for sculpture, the most important thing to consider is the material. 15.Stone – it is hard and brittle substance formed from mineral and earth material. 16.Jade – it is a fine stone, usually colored green, and used widely in Ancient China. 17.Ivory – it comes from the main parts of tusks of elephants, is the hard white substance used to make carvings and billiard balls. 18.Metals – it include any of a class of elementary substances such as gold, silver, or copper, all of which are crystalline when solid and many of which are characterized by capacity, ductility conductivity, and peculiar luster when freshly fractured. a. Bronze – it is one of the oldest alloys of metal composed chiefly of copper and tin with color. Bronze as a material is strong, durable, and resistant to any atmospheric corrosion. b. Brass – an alloy of copper and zinc, is not popularity used by contemporary artists because of its limitations as a medium. One characteristic of this medium is its resistance to atmospheric corrosion. c. Gold and silver – used in casting materials for small objects like medals, coins, and pieces of jewelry. d. Lead – a bluish – gray material and used for casting and forging. It is a flexible and permanent material. 19.Plaster – It is composed of lime, sand, and water. It is worked on an armature of metal wires and rod in addition to various materials and fibers. The medium is used extensively in making manikins, models, molds, architectural decorations, and other indoor sculpture. 20.Clay – It is a natural earthly material that is plastic when wet. Clay is naturally fragile so it becomes necessary to cast it in another durable material. 21.Glass – It is a medium that is hard, brittle, non – crystalline, more or less transparent substances. It is used to make beautiful but fragile figurines. 22.Wood – It is easier to carve than any other mediums available and can be used in long pieces without breaking. Common wood used for sculpture are dapddap, white lauan, oak, walnut, mahogany, narra, and dao. Architecture – In its strictest meaning, it is the art of designing a building and supervising its construction. In its broader meaning, architecture is producing shelter to serve as protection of men in carrying out his activities – work, recreation and sleep. One of the primary ...