ART APP
Art
Appreciation
[General Education Course]
Art is the desire of a man
to express himself,
to record the action of his personality
in the world he lives in.
– Amy Lowell, American Poet
Chapter 2:
Assumptions
of Ar t
Art is Universal
• Art exists in every country in the world
because it is important to people’s lives
• Art is the oldest and most important means of
expression developed by man in any culture
• Art has been created by all people of the
world at all times – liked and enjoyed
• Art elements and art forms apply to all arts
everywhere
Art is Cultural
• Art contributes to the understanding of past
and present cultures
• Through art, people learn about their culture’s
values and it strengthens their culture’s identity
• People feel proud of their customs, traditions, and
beliefs because they give a sense of belonging
• Artists’ work like painting, sculpture, music,
dances, ceramics, prints, etc. are records
of society’s culture
Art is Not Nature
• Art is not nature because it is man-made
• Art is man’s interpretation of what he
perceives as art
• Nature – mountains, volcanoes, lakes,
rivers, land terrain – are made by God
and not by man
• Art, not nature, is made by man by all times
Art is an Expression of the Mind
• Art is a form of expression of the
deepest emotion of the minds.
• The egoic mind (conscious mind) and
the echoic mind (unconscious mind)
together making up the totality of
thinking.
- Jeff Lee, 2016
Art is an Expression of the Mind
• Artistic expression may be expressed
100% in conscious mind
• But those who are extremely artistic or right-
brained individuals, they may be more
creative and are able to recognize the
value of linking seemingly unrelated
thoughts or ideas, methods, and concepts
because of their frequent practice
Art is a Form of Creativity
• Art is a product of the imagination that
entertains, pleases, and inspires people
• The artists’ artworks reflect their power
of creativity as artists
• Artists create artwork by using their imagination
• Thus, art is creative, not imitative;
• Artworks are produced by human creative
skill and imagination
Art Involves Experience
• Experience occurs when a work is
finished in a satisfactory manner
• Fulfillment and of an act conclude the
experience
• Artists use their experiences to
ventilate their feelings through the
works they make
Art Involves Experience
• Ang Kiukok, a famous Filipino-Chinese
painter, likes to dwell on subject matters
showing the “harsh, disturbing, morbid”
realities happening in the Philippines
• Because of his experiences, he expresses
anger and frustration in his paintings
• Emotion is the moving and cementing
force of his artwork
Art Involves Experience
• Vincent Van Gogh’s painting the “Starry
Night” is an expression of feelings
based from his experiences
• In his artwork, he displayed stars
swirling in the sky
• The artists’ expression are shown in the
way they express their feelings
towards their artwork
Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”
Chapter 3:
Functions and
Philosophy of
Art
The Functions of Art
• Every art form has a definite function
• Art satisfies a particular need
• Some find meaning in art in its ability
to serve the purpose for which it
was designed
• Thus, art is made and created for
specific use
The Seven Functions of Art
Political function
Cultural function
Aesthetic function
Utilitarian function
Social function
Educational function
Spiritual function
Philosophy of Art
• Philosophy of art refers to the study
of nature of arts, its concept,
interpretation, representation,
expression, and form
• Philosophy or art is closely related
to aesthetics (the study of
beauty and taste)
Five Philosophical
Perspectives of Art
Art… 1. as Mimesis
2. as Representation
3. for Art’s Sake
4. as an Escape
5. as Functional
Reference:
Ariola, M. (2018). Art appreciation. Intramuros, Manila:
Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing, Inc.
Photos Retrieved from:
http://www.ayearofbeinghere.com/2015/09/amy-lowell-
september-1918.html
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-
profile/national-artists-of-the-philippines/ang-kiukok/
https://www.vangoghgallery.com/painting/starry-night.html
