Week 1-2 - Introduction to Art Appreciation PDF

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Module 1-2 Introduction of Art Welcome to the first module on the Visual Arts It is believed that life is how you make it and that the quality of one’s life can be developed, enriched and made productive through finer things in life is limitless and that we only to exert time and effort for the arts to work for us. At the end of this module you are expected to: 1) Define what Art is. 2) Identify the purposes of art. 3) Recognize and analyze the role of humanities in man’s life and the general view of the arts

What is Art? It refers to arts- visual arts such as architecture, painting, and sculpture; music, dance, theater or drama and literature. They are branches of learning concerned with human thoughts, feelings and relations and how they are expressed. Art is not, as the metaphysicians say, the manifestation of some mysterious idea of beauty or God; it is not, as the aesthetical physiologists say, a game in which man lets off his excess of stored up energy; it is not the expression of man’s emotions by external signs; it is not the production of pleasing objects. According to Wikipedia Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the sense or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression including music and literature.

Purposes of Art Many philosophers have argued that art serves no function and that is existing for its own sake. In fact, several Filipino artists like Jose Garcia Villa shared in this belief. On the other hand, some have asserted that there is something about the essence of art that transcends the human occupation with usefulness. Others have held that there is the tendency to lose sight of art’s beauty and wonderment if one analyzes it too closely. It provides us with the opportunity to examine what it takes and what it means to be human. It reminds us how inadequate it is to understand Course Module

ourselves as automous beings and subjects separate and independent from all others. It helps us recognize fundamental values and principles such as beauty, truth, love, justice, and faith It develops our capacity for critical thinking and appreciation for cultural heritage as reflected in different Filipino works of art. It fosters understanding across barriers of race, class, gender, or ethnicity. The vision of an artist, a philosopher, or a historian is a special one that helps us to better understand who we are and what sort of life might be a good life to lead. It helps us address the challenges we face together in our families, our communities and our nation and it emphasizes the dignity and worthiness of every human being.

Role of Humanities in Man’s Life Humanities can regulate the type of behavior that is considered appropriate to an individual thus the teaching of humanities is essential in order for one to gain the knowledge to achieve the status of a cultured man. A cultured man is perceived as one who is well versed in the arts, in philosophy and the language. Humanities of our time or the humanistic education of our youth must deal with the interface between social personhood and personal politics so that humanities will make art a condition of possibility, like a sword and plowshare, a spear and pruning hook. It is an active force as we pursue our life goals.

General View of the Arts Arts are defined by historical process. The aesthetic standards of art vary from one culture to another since an ideal beauty is a construct created and agreed upon people in society so much so that art activities grow out of a social cultural order. There is no set of aesthetics principles which is good for all people for all the times. Art was derived from the Aryan root word “AR” which means to put together, while still another, while still another origin of the word art came from Latin “ars” which means ability or skill. Hence, when we try to create dance steps to a given music or song we are trying to apply our skill and that when it comes out beautifully because it has unity, balance, evolution, and hierarchy then it has aesthetic value. A work of art is the product of the imagination of the artist dependent on the following factors like the material/ medium, subject, theme, values, influences period, belief inspiration, preparation and other.

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References and Supplementary Materials Books and Journals 1. Fernandez, Steven Patrick (2010) Making Theatre; The Craft of the Stage. Iligan City: MSU – Iligan City: MSU Iligan Institute of Technology, Mindanao State University 2. Lucivila L. Marcos,Ph.D, Marilyn B. Ferianiza, Pedrito Jose V. Bermudo,Ph.D, Antonio Jan Yango,Ph.D (2010) Introduction to the Humanities Visual and Performing Arts: Mindshapers Co.,Inc. 3. Linda R. Bascara, Ph.D, Adela T. Avillanoza,M.A- Rex Bookstore Inc. .Online Supplementary Reading Materials 1. http://www.saylor.org/courses/arth101b 2. http://www.sbctc.edu 3. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sac-artappreciation/part/context-andperspectives/

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