What is Art?
At is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals
to the senses or emotions. f encompasses a diverse range of human activities,
creations, and modes of expression including music and literature.- Wikipedia
Art is not, as the metaphysicians say, the manifestation of some mysterious idea of
beauty or God; it is not, as the aesthetica 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; and, above all, it is not
pleasure; but it is a means of union among men, joining them together in the same
feelings, and indispensable for the life and progress toward well-being of individuals
and of humanity. - Leo Tolstoy
Art is an expression of thought through a visible medium. It is about looks and
appearance. It is about pleasing or displeasing the eye. - Anne Airaudi
Art is form and content. Form means (1) the elements of art, (2) the principles of
design and (3) the actual, physical materials that the artist has used. Form, in this
context, is concrete and fairly easily described - no matter which piece of art is under
scrutiny. "Content" is idea-based and means (1) what the artist meant to portray, (2)
what the artist actually did portray and (3) how We react, as individuals, to both the
intended and actual messages. It also includes ways in which a work was influenced
- by religion, or politics, or society in general, or even the artist's use of
hallucinogenic substances - at the time it was created. - Shelley Esaak
Art is a cognitive process of realizing a "true idea'' in an external form and is
generated out of the natural pleasure humans fake in their innate ability to imitate
and imagine as well as the pleasure humans feel in recognizing likenesses. - Aristotle
Art is essentially an imitation of nature, therefore, it is at best (1) useless and (2)
potentially dangerous. - Plato
Types of Art
A. Major Arts B. Minor Arts
1. Architecture is the art or science of 1. Decorative Art is concerned
building; specifically: the art or practice with the design and
of designing and building structures and decoration of object that is
especially habitable ones. chiefly prized for its utility,
rather than for its purely
aesthetic qualities like
ceramics, glassware,
basketry, jewelry, metalware,
furniture, textiles, clothing,
and others.
2. Dance is a sport and art form that 2. Graphic Art refers to the art
generally refers to movement of the of drawing or painting or
body, usually rhythmic, and used as printmaking which focuses on
a form of expression, social interaction visual communication and
or presented in a spiritual or presentation
performance setting.
3. Fashion design is the 3. industrial Art is tantamount to
applied art dedicated to practical arts, such as engineering,
clothing and lifestyle metalworking or carpentry.
3. Industrial Art is tantamount
to practical arts, such as
engineering, metalworking or carpentry
accessories created within
the cultural and social
influences of a specific time.
4. Literature comes from the 4. Plastic Art includes those
Latin word littera which visual arts that involve the
means letter. In a broad use of materials that can ba
sense, it means any written molded or modulated in
work some way, often in three
dimensions. Examples are
clay, paint and plaster.
5. Music is an art form whose
medium is sound organized in 5. Popular Art refers to any
time. Common elements of dance, literature, music,
music are pitch (which governs theatre, or other art form
melody and harmony), rhythm intended to be received and
(and its associated concepts appreciated by ordinary
tempo, meter, and people in a literate and
articulation), dynamics, and technologically-advanced
the sonic qualities of timbre and society dominated by urban
texture. culture.
6. Painting is the practice of
applying paint, pigment,
color or other medium to a
surface like wall, paper, canvas, wood,
and glass.
7. Sculpture comes from the
Latin word sculpere, which
means "to carve". It can be
defined as the art or practice
of creating three-dimensional
forms or figures through
carving, modeling, and
casting.
The importance of art
10 reasons why art is indispensable
1. art communicates feelings and emotions expressively and forcefully
2. it connects people around the world
3. it stimulates our thoughts when re-creating the message of the artist.
4. It is a great tool for learning
5. It reminds us of people's selfless action and nationalism.
6. it serves as a source of inspiration and aesthetic pleasure;
7. it makes the surroundingLook better and complete;
8. it commemorates certain occasions;
9. transforms us into highly cultured and respectable human beings;
10. it makes us human.
The Process of Creation
Great art words don't just happen by accident. They take planning, patience, and
knowledge of carefully selecting, combining Or contrasting all the visualElements
that would carry the artist's intended meaning. With that in mind, here are the nine
steps to begin an artwork.
1.Conceptualize a good subject
The first step in making good art is to conceptualize what you want to communicate
with your intended audience. This would serve as your starting point.
2. Choose the size you want
How big do you want to portray your subject? The skill of an art can change its entire
feel, so it is essential to have a purpose for making an artwork larger or smaller than
life. Remember, size Matters.
3. Create your own crop
Often the most powerful lines in a work of art are the four that most artists don't
even think to control. The edges of your canvas or paper are responsible for
containing and shaping your final work of art. Why settle for drawing inside
somebody else's lines? Make your own! If you are planning on going east sMake your
own! If you are planning on drawing a Skyscraper, cut your paper to the height and
width necessary for your subject. Painting a landscape? Why not make your canvas
wider, for a Panoramic view? This can be used to enhance practically every work of
art, so make sure to think about it before choosing to use standard canvas or paper.
4 Think about basement
The way you play shapes on a two dimensional surface and levels of importance,
meaning, and balance to a peace. Centering your subject vertically, horizontally, or
both will always give a greater sense of stability to do your work, but might end up
feeling a little boring or typical as well.
Letting part of your subject get cRopped Off by the sides, top, Or bottom will usually
add more visual interest, as well making a single object fill the entire space. Do you
watch out for objects that barely touch edges, or for objects that just burly Brush the
borders of your artwork. This type of placement is awkward and should be avoided.
5 Control your lines
Any subject you choose will have at least an outline as well as other lines to give in
depth, Texture and detail. Our eyes naturally follow lines, so use that to your
advantage in capturing the viewers gaze. Let your lines flow to the center of your
work, or to the sports that you want the viewer to look at.
Angled or curved lines generally add more visual interest and movement, but too
much can be a Chaotic. Horizontals and verticals land strength, solidarity, and
impressiveness but can be boring.
Avoiding letting lines divide your art exactly in half; like with a horizontal line running
through the middle, or vertically with a tRee. This pulls the viewers out of the space
you've created and will distract from the image.
6 Balance positive and negative space
Positive space in any object or shape that stands out from the background and
registers as “Something”. Negative space in the background, or space around objects.
Usually it is suggested that you keep approximately equal amounts of positive and
negative space to make a work feel more balanced if you don't have enough negative
space, your art makes me feel dizzy and find it, but too much negative space can
cause your work to fill empty and Subdued.
On the other hand, a busy Crowded painting may be your intent, and using a lot of
negative space often works well at focusing attention on the positive space that is
there. You get to choose how you want your art to Feel, so pick a balance that is right
for your subject matter And style.
7 Add contrast
Visual art should have a full range of values from dark to light. Without bright light
and dark shadows, an image will often feel great and washed Out,And will be less
interesting. Darker areas in a predominantly light section will stand out and draw the
eye, And the same is true for the reverse. Use this to focus attention but watch out
for unintentionally doing so. Make sure you are not adding emphasis to a corner or
degree of painting if your focus is meant to be in the center.
8. Simplify distracting elements
Too many shapes, lines, or colors can distract or confuse viewers. If you want the
viewers to notice or return consistently 21 parts of the painting, simplify the rest of
it. Decide what the focus should be and if your eye Gets distracted, change it!
Another way to simplify your art is to get closer to a single object. Living out the
peripherals and zooming in until the whole frame is filled with only one thing Always
brings Attention where you want it. Of course, doing so will change your first. Of
course, doing so will change your positive/Negative balance drastically.
9. Choose your color is deliberately
Bold color will catch attention to use them for Purposefully where you want people
to look. Any color that is not all alone surrounded by another color always stands
out. Just like with contrast, this can happen and intentionally, so check for it in the
composition.
Also be aware that warm colors (yellow, orange, and red) Will make objects appear
closer to the viewer, so use them to create depth and space. Cold colors (blue purple,
and some green) will cause objects to recede Into the distance. When an object is
the "back" Of your painting it's too warm, It will distract from your overall
composition and pull attention to where you don't.
