ART APPRECIATION

MODULE 1
PRE-TEST
1. D 5. I 9. E
2. G 6. K 10. H
3. A 7. F
4. C 8. B

LET’S ENGAGE
1. How many figures can you see?
I can only see one figure which is a figure of a woman.
2. How many animals do you see in the image? Name the animals that you
were able to see.
There are two animals in the image, a rabbit and a duck.
3. In this illusion you can see the word Teach and its reflection. Can you
read the reflection too? What does it say?
The reflection of the word Teach in the image is Learn.
IT’S YOUR TURN
1. If you were an artist, what kind of artist would you be? Why?
I am definitely not a good dancer, but if I were an artist, I would
like to be a dancer. Watching people dance is entertaining, but what
fascinates me about dancing is the way of how it tells a story. Dancing
captivates me because it is a unique way of how people expresses their
emotion, mood, language, and culture.

2. How can you utilize the arts to express yourself, your community, your
relation to others and the world?
Artists express themselves through different kind of arts like
poetry, painting, and film. Personally, I utilize arts to express myself by
playing guitar and singing even though if I’m not great at it. Aside from
this, I also utilize arts to express my community by using the cultural
dance or cultural music of my community.
 3. Why is art not nature?
Art is not nature because in many ways, art is not a natural
occurrence, it is an artificial construct of the imagination of a man which
undergoes process and planning.

POST ASSESSMENT
The difference between art history and art appreciation is that art history is the
study of the history and development of arts, its purpose is to place art in a
social and historical context; whereas; art appreciation is the application of
basic tools of visual literacy in order to understand and appreciate works of
art.

MODULE 2
PRE-TEST
1.

 Portraits  Hourglass
 Bubbles  Scrolls
 Sculptures  Book
 Extinguished Candle  Pearl necklaces
 Skull  Knife
 Wilted flower  Coins
 Tipped-over glass  Pipe
 Flute glass

2.
The objects in this painting all point to the finiteness of human
existence. Life on earth is as brief and transitory as an extinguished
candle, a fragile bubble, a toppled glass or a faded flower. The hourglass
and skull are reminders of death, which is always close by. And once
you’re dead, any riches are insignificant, regardless of how many strings
of pearls or gold coins you may own.
LET’S ENGAGE
1. Representational art
 2. Non-representational art
3. Non-representational art
4. Abstract
5. Abstract
IT’S YOUR TURN 1
Masterpiece Artist/s Subject Kind Storyline
Ang Abstract Portrait Ang Kiukok’s
Fishermen(1994) Kiukok Fishermen
painting depicts
hope and
struggle. Working
together as they
haul a net of
plenty, the
struggle in the
attenuated limbs
and determined
visages of the two
human figures is
palpable,
emphasized by
the diagonal
action lines that
meet at the
center of the
canvas. A
crimson sun, a
favored
modernist
compositional
device, takes on
added meaning
as it hovers
above this scene
- an emphatic
symbol of
constancy and
perpetual energy.
 Fernando Represen Landsca Fernando
Planting Rice(1947) Amorsolo -tational pes Amorsolo’s
art Planting rice
painting reflects
the arrival of the
Americans in the
Philippines and
the idealism
Amorsolo to the
Philippine
society. The
painting reflected
the people's
desire to escape
from a
complicated
reality into
simplicity
Madonna of the Slums(1950) Vicente Represen Portrait Vicente
Manansal -tational Manansala’s
a Art Madonna of the
Slums is a
portrayal of a
mother and child
from the
countryside who
became urban
shanty residents
once in the city.

Juan Represen Belief Juan Luna’s

Spoliarium (1884) Luna -tational Spoliarium
Art features a
glimpse of
Roman history
centered on the
bloody carnage
brought by
gladiatorial
matches.

Victorio Represen Portrait Victorio Edades’

 The Builders (1928) Edades -tational The Builders
Art emphasized
linear and
structural
composition
above other
pictorial
elements,
conveying the
essence of men
engaged in labor
through the
contortion of the
bodies.

IT’S YOUR TURN 2

1. What are the hurdles of accessing art in terms of its subject and
content?
The hurdles in accessing art in terms of its subject and content is
that, art is very unpredictable. Art cannot be explained as easy as what
others think. It has a deep meaning in every art or it portrays a lot of
meanings. Even the subject of the painting portrays an undetermined or
very unusual meaning as well as the content on why it is considered as
art. We have different perspective in viewing one's opinion and it depends
upon the viewer on how they will interpret it.
2. Where do artist source their subject?
Art is product of our mind, and also our emotions. Hence, artists source
their subject based on their imaginations, ideas and experiences.
3. Name one example of an artwork and speculate on the content of the
artwork based on its factual and subjective meanings.
Café Terrace at Night
Factual meaning:
Café Terrace at Night is an 1888 oil painting by the Dutch artist
Vincent van Gogh. It is also known as The Cafe Terrace on the Place du
Forum, and, when first exhibited in 1891, was entitled Coffeehouse, in
the evening (Café, le soir). Van Gogh painted Café Terrace at Night in
Arles, France, in mid-September 1888. The painting is not signed, but
described and mentioned by the artist in three letters. The painting is set
on a canvas with dimensions of 31.8 inches by 25.7 inches. The painting
depicts the terrace of the Place du Forum with several people seated on
tables seen in the background. The painting’s foreground depicts empty
tables and chairs and the entrance to the coffee house. The green
 windows on the café’s first floor are open. The atmosphere in the painting
is a nocturnal setting with the sky being star-lit and the tables are lit by
overhanging lanterns. On the right side of the painting, several buildings
as well as branches of a tree are depicted.
Subjective meaning:
It is believed that the painting is based on Van Gogh’s life at the
time. The left part of the painting is extravagantly lit from the numerous
lanterns with further lighting emanating from the café’s opened windows.
This well-lit area of the painting is thought to symbolize the positive
mood the painter had at the time. The opened green windows symbolize
the painter’s open mind and joyful mood. The empty seats on the
foreground are thought to symbolize the painter’s empty past. The right
section of the painting is poorly lit and is thought to represent Van
Gogh’s dark and depressed past. This poorly lit section contrasts the left
section which is a representation of Van Gogh's periods of positive and
joyous moods contrasted with the depression he felt. The painting’s
foreground features dried leaves emanating from the poorly-lit right
section of the painting.
POST ASSESSMENT
Picture Subject (what) Content (why)
Biblical Art  Endowment of
intellect to man
from God
 Man was created
in the image and
likeness of God

Night Landscape  Hope being

present amidst
the dark

MODULE 3
PRE-TEST
 1. B 5. A 9. A
2. D 6. A 10. C
3. D 7. C
4. C 8. B

IT’S YOUR TURN

Elaborate
1. What is the difference between national artist and Gawad Manlilikha ng
Bayan?
Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan acknowledges folk and indigenous
artists, who despite the modern times, remain true to their traditions. It
support and motivate artists to preserve their artistic heritage for the
present and future genrations. Artists given by this award is recognized
as the country's National Living Treasures. National Artists on the other
hand, promotes creative expression as significant to the development of a
national cultural identity. It gives credit to those who dedicated their
lives to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino
artist. And it is the highest form of recognition to Filipino artists.
2. What is the difference between Gamaba and National Artist?
Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan acknowledges folk and indigenous
artists, who despite the modern times, remain true to their traditions. It
support and motivate artists to preserve their artistic heritage for the
present and future genrations. Artists given by this award is recognized
as the country's National Living Treasures. National Artists on the other
hand, promotes creative expression as significant to the development of a
national cultural identity. It gives credit to those who dedicated their
lives to forge new paths and directions for future generations of Filipino
artist. And it is the highest form of recognition to Filipino artists.
3. How does art help the community in the 21st century?
Art contribute to economic opportunity and community vitality for
it can open dialogue among diverse groups by creating safe spaces for
engagement, thus allowing new relationships to take root. It help us
understand and bridge cultural distinctions, hence, art enhance our
quality of life.
4. How do artist help the community?
There are many roles that an artist fills. But, in smaller places,
having local artists brings a sense of pride to the community. It also sets
examples for young people who might be considering careers in the arts.
Artists support their communities by teaching art and craft.
5. Why is public art important to the community?
 Public art adds enormous value to the cultural, aesthetic and
economic vitality of a community. It is now a well-accepted principle of
urban design that public art contributes to a community's identity,
fosters community pride and a sense of belonging, and enhances the
quality of life for its residents and visitors.
6. How is artwork powerful?
Through its creative imagination and ingenious rebirth, art tells a
story that has the power to alter and positively influence people's
perspectives and opinions while also instilling values that benefit all, no
matter how our backgrounds or beliefs may differ.
7. Which is more important, the artist or the artwork?
The relationship between an art and the artist is personal to the
artist. An individual may form an entirely different relationship with the
same art. This relationship defines the art for the individual. The
experience of the individual towards a piece or creation makes it an art.
It's not limited to the artist's creation. Hence, the artwork is more
important.
Evaluate
1. Define an artist’s or an artisan’s medium and technique.
An artist’s or artisan’s medium refers to the materials that are
used by an artist/artisan to create a work of an art. Without it, an idea
remains a concept. Technique on the other hand, refers to the artist/
artisan’s ability and knowledge in manipulating the medium.
2. In tabular form, describe the role of managers, curators, buyers,
collectors, and art dealers in the art world.
Managers Curators Buyers Collectors Art Dealers
A manager’s A curator is Buyers are A person An art
role is to in charge of people who who loves dealer is a
present a collection work to certain person or
artworks in of exhibits in select stock pieced of art company
a way that it a museum for stores. and collects that buys
will target or art it not and sells
an audience. gallery, and necessarily works of art
They could is to sell. with aim of
also be the responsible making a
one who for profit.
hire, train assembling,
and cataloguing,
supervise managing,
the artist. presenting
and
displaying
 artworks,
cultural
collections
and
artifacts.

3. Create on graphic organizer selected that would give a visual

representation of the chosen artist/artisan.
4. In tabular form, identify national and GAMABA artists’ notable works
and their contribution to the society.
5. Explain the three stages in the creative process.
The creative process consist three stages- Germination,
Assimilation, and Completion. Germination is the initial moment when
you conceive a new project in life. It is the stage where you choose what
you want to do. Assimilation is the stage where you internalize and
incorporate the idea you want to create. And the last stage is completion
where it is the final shape of your project before you present it to your
audience.
POST ASSESSMENT
Activity 1
1. Fernando Amorsolo 6. Roberto Chabet
2. Eduardo Masferre 7. Ang Kiukok
3. Jose Joya 8. Napoleon Abueva
4. Kidlat Tahimik 9. Agnes Arellano
5. Pacita Abad 10. Benedicto Cabrera
Activity 2
Work or Form Artist Artisan
Painting 
Sculpture 
Furniture 
Poem 
Building 
Cakes/pastries 
Dance 
Music 
Clothes 
Shoes 
Wall decors 
Film 
Tattoos 

MODULE 4
PRE-TEST
1. B 5. D 9. C
2. D 6. B 10. B
3. B 7. D
4. A 8. A

POST ASSESSMENT
1. Timbre 6. Line
2. Color 7. Scale and Proportion
3. Intensity 8. Surface Texture
4. Radial 9. Space
5. Pattern 10. Form
MODULE 5
PRE-TEST
1. A 5. D 9. A
2. C 6. C 10. B
3. A 7. D
4. A 8. B

LESSON 1: IT’S YOUR TURN

1. What was the importance and significance of art during the prehistoric
period?
Prehistoric art shows the everyday lives of early human beings. It
was the basis and pattern of life during their ages. For example, many of
the images painted on the walls of the cave were of various animals, such
as horses, bison, hyenas, wolves and deer .This indicates these early
people were valuing these animals. Without these creatures early
humans would not have survived. The Venus figurines often suggest that
these early people may have had rituals and spiritual beliefs. Such
figurines, which accentuate female anatomy, may have been created with
the intention that they would help increase fertility.
2. During the early Egyptian civilization, in what ways were art and religion
interconnected?
 Egyptian religion was about beliefs, rituals with non-human like
god. It centered on Pharaoh who was believed to be a descendant from
gods, while their art was related to message and drawings to help those
that passed away to live forever by providing them with instructions
when they meet their gods.
LESSON 2: IT’S YOUR TURN
1. The art of the Stone Age represents the first accomplishments in human
creativity, preceding the invention of writing. It illustrates early human
creativity through small portable objects, cave paintings, and early
sculpture and architecture. The first period in Stone Age is the
Paleolithic period, which is characterized by the emergence of basic stone
tools and stone art in the archaeological record. For the first time,
humans began to create durable products of self-expression that served
no function for survival. The diagnostic art of this period appears in two
main forms: small sculptures and large paintings and engravings on cave
walls. There are also various examples of carved bone and ivory flutes in
the Paleolithic era, indicating another art form utilized by prehistoric
humans. From the Paleolithic through the Mesolithic, cave paintings and
portable art such as figurines, statuettes, and beads predominated, with
decorative figured workings also seen on some utilitarian objects. Venus
figurines were very popular at the time. These figurines were carved from
soft stone, bone or ivory, or formed of clay and fired. The latter are
among the oldest ceramics known. Also in this period, personal
accessories and adornments were made from shell and bone. All the
examples mentioned above fall under the category of portable art: small
for easy transport. The Neolithic saw the transformation of nomad
human settlements into agrarian societies in need of permanent shelter.
From this period there is evidence of early pottery, as well as sculpture,
architecture, and the construction of megaliths. Early rock art also first
appeared in the Neolithic period.
2. Personally speaking, expressionism stands out the most among the other
art movements. An artist’s desire to create comes from their emotions,
both positive and negative. Expressionist artists bring those emotions
into their depictions, elevating their emotional interpretations over any
sense of trying to convey the objective “truth” of their subjects. By
pushing back at centuries of artistic tradition, Expressionism changed
the entire landscape of modern art and inspired numerous 21st-century
artists to let their emotions take the reins. After all, without emotion, art
as we know it wouldn’t exist. Artists are driven to create as a way to
grapple with their feelings and viewers are drawn to their works because
these emotions are universal.
 appreciate art for this can help us develop and understand ourselves and
POST ASSESSMENT
so us the society and the people. We can appreciate art through feeling,
absorbing, depicting its message or providing interest and context about
it.
2. Discuss the difference between an artist and artisan and the artist’s
subject and their content.
As what we have discussed in module 3, an artist is an art
practitioner who produces or creates indirectly functional arts with
aesthetic value using imagination. Painter, sculptor, choreographer,
dancer, writer, poet, and musicians are what can be considered as an
artist. Artisan, on the other hand, is a craftsman who produces directly
functional and/or decorative arts. For instance, carpenter, carver,
plumber, blacksmith, weaver, and embroiderer.
3. Explain the relevance of the elements and principles of art in the study of
art and its products.
The element and principles of art provides a better understanding
and systematic process in making and providing a better and exquisite
art.
LESSON 2: LET’S ENGAGE
1. Schindler
2. Schindler
3. Schindler
4. Schindler
5. Schindler