Art App documents and processes
his/her experiences, particularly
1st lesson
in connecting to others.
HUMANITIES AND ART Imparting humanities as an
APPRECIATION: AN INTRODUCTION academic science is designed to
let the learners (particularly the
MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF new generations) become
HUMANITIES creative & artistic individuals.
Etymologically, the term of Humanities help the students to
“Humanities” is a from a Latin connect with the community
word humanus which means through art exposure like
educated. It refers to the learning museum outings, concerts,
of arts such as architecture, theatre performances, etc.
dance, literature, music, Description of Arts
painting, theatre, and sculpture. Appreciation
They are branches of knowledge
that focuses on the human When we look around, we see a
opinions, and relationship. As lot of things that relate to art. Art
branch of learning, the artwork is can come from many items, such
considered as the material object as posters, paintings, portraits,
while its creativity and covers, and more. People look at
appreciation is the formal object. art through different ideas they
want to know more about or
maybe study.
Likewise, Humanities is more
concerned on how a person Art can show ideas about the
expresses his/her feelings. past, what is currently happening,
These feelings can be in facial and what may happen in the
manifestations or body future. It can also show meaning,
movements. Laughing, crying, love, boredom, and creativity
clenching our fist, curling our (Ramos, 2012).
toes, stretching out our fingers,
Art can be meaningful because of
and crossing our arms are
the colors, shapes, and
representation of humanities.
depictions it can create.
As a branch of knowledge,
Art Appreciation is a way to
humanities explores human
express ideas and allows
conditions through analytical,
individuals to illustrate their
critical, or theoretical methods.
feelings when they view an
These methods are in the form of
artwork. It helps develop critical
ideas and words that help make
and innovative thinking skills and
our lives more meaningful.
teaches essential qualities in
Moreover, humanities can also
listening, observing, and
be the study of how an individual
responding to multiple viewpoints. which different people make their
It also requires an ability to living (Goines, 2004).
differentiate what is apparent
Artists are usually referred to as those
from what is not (Gargaro & Jilg,
who create within the context of the fine
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arts, such as acting, dancing, drawing,
The Creation of ARTS filmmaking, painting, sculpture, writing,
photography, and music.
In life, we experience so much
fragmentation of our thoughts and They use imagination and skill to
feelings. But by creating art, it construct works that may be
brings things back together. We judged to have aesthetic
make art for many reasons, and importance.
in the process, we enjoy it. Creativity is a characteristic of an
artist who progresses to the
The word “art” is from the Latin
extent of his/her life to express
word arti, which means
feelings. These are all processed
craftsmanship, inventiveness,
in three significant phases:
mastery of form, skill. It includes
Creation of Forms, creation of
literature, music, paintings,
Ideas, and Creation of the
photography, sculpture, etc. It
Materials (Sanchez, 2011).
serves as an original record of
human needs and achievements. THE CREATION IDEAS
It usually refers to the so-called
Artists are usually impressionable
“fine arts,” e.g., graphics, plastics,
persons. They used their
and building.) to the so-called
experiences to make dances,
“minor arts” (everyday, useful,
pictures, poems, plays, or songs.
applied, and decorative). It is the
process of using our senses and For example, a composer may
emotions in making creative write a song about the
activities. It is the human development of romance
capability to create beautiful between a man and a woman or
things (e.g., buildings, illustration, about the pains of a
designing, painting, sculpture, brokenhearted person.
and photography) by producing
their imagination depending on THE CREATION OF THE MATERIALS
the preparation, theme, medium, The artist uses different
and values used. materials or mediums to give
Significantly, the word artist form to an idea.
comes from the French word For example, a painter uses
artiste and Spanish artist, which pigments; a sculptor uses wood,
means. “performer.” It is metal, or stone; an author uses
someone who creates art, which words; and a composer uses
is merely a trade or profession by
musical sounds to determine the art forms. A singer presents a
notes. concert for free because of his
advocacy and the love of singing.
THE CREATION OF FORMS
For example, Regine Velasquez
There are diverse forms used by
(Asia’s Songbird) is well-known
the artists in expressing their
for possessing extensive vocal
ideas. It is a medium or artistic
range.
expression recognized as fine art.
This form explains the physical SOCIAL FUNCTION
nature of artwork, such as metal
Man associates with others
sculptures, oil paintings, etc.
through his art performance,
Abstract Art (Wassily Kandinsky) which arouses social
consciousness.
• Example: Kandinsky’s painting
"Composition VII" (1913). Examples of this association are
choral singing, group dancing,
• Explanation: Kandinsky created
public art exhibits, and other
forms using abstract shapes,
practices.
lines, and colors that don’t
represent anything specific in the ECONOMIC FUNCTION
real world but evoke emotions
The arts are emerging as a
and concepts. His works are
potent force in people's economic
often seen as visual
lives, assuming an essential role
representations of music and
as direct and indirect contributors
spirituality.
to state economies.
FUNCTION OF ARTS
An example of this is generating
The arts have been part of human economic vitality in
history from the very beginning. They underperforming regions through
describe, define, and deepen the human crafts, tourism, and cultural
experience. In the Prehistoric period, for attractions.
example, people performed songs and
POLITICAL FUNCTIONS
dances to gratify their ancestors.
Likewise, hunters brushed different Art provides a forum for ideas for
figures on the walls of caves to depict employment, prestige, status, and
their daily experiences. Art also serves power during elections.
several functions, which are item
outcomes to its purpose (Menoy, 2009), For example, the candidates
namely: created artwork (posters)
expressing their propaganda,
INDIVIDUAL FUNCTION agendas, and political views
about making a stable society.
The artists perform arts because
of the passion of their respective HISTORICAL FUNCTIONS
Art is an essential technique for adorned interiors and can bring
recording and preserving out the most elegant features of
information. It documents or different décor elements. It
reconstructs historical figures or reasonably reproduced visual
events. Most arts are in images, communicating through
Museums. fantastic persuasions and
meaningful words.
For example, we are filled with
amazing stories about the world's PURPOSE OF ART
most excellent and most creative
Creativity or imagination is the
people who brought us treasures.
primary basis of art. Art is created
By looking at a work of art’s
when an artist produces a
colors, materials, and symbolism,
stimulating experience that his
we can learn about the story and
audience considers to have
culture that produced it in the
artistic merit.
past.
The artwork is the visual
CULTURAL FUNCTIONS
expression of an artist’s idea or
Art is an articulation and experience through a medium
transmission of new information (Frank, 2011). It allows the
and values. expression of the individuality of
the artist. Through artistic
For Example, when you think of
endeavors, we can share what is
Manila, you probably think of Fort
important to us with others and
Santiago, Luneta Park, its world-
can learn about the values and
renowned churches, or the
feelings of those sharing art with
famous Intramuros.
us. Some art purposes are the
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS following (Marcos et al., 2011).
Buildings are artistically designed CREATE BEAUTY
and constructed to protect
Art is an expression of our
occupants and make their lives
thoughts, emotions, and
more meaningful.
intuitions. The communication of
concepts cannot be faithfully
Architects, industrial and graphic portrayed by words alone. The
designers, and interior decorators artist has considered nature as
share responsibility for creating the standard of beauty.
balanced and functional
An example of beauty can be in
environments.
a snowy mountain scene, and the
AESTHETIC FUNCTIONS art is the photograph of it shown
to the family.
Any artwork means beauty. It is a
visual spice for gracefully PROVIDE DECORATION
Artworks are used to create a including form, shape, function,
pleasing environment. use, or social context. Works of
art are classified in many different
They are intended to beautify
ways, namely:
things and please and amuse
viewers through their color and 1. VISUAL ARTS – These arts
patterns. are those forms that create works
which are primarily visual (forms
REVEAL TRUTH
perceived by the eyes). The man
Artwork helped to pursue truth can take the beauty of nature
and attempted to reveal how the through a piece of paper so that
world works. It is a kind of other people may take time to
language that allows an artist to appreciate the captured image.
send a message to the souls of Examples of these arts include.
the recipients that helps change
A. Painting – This form of visual
their attitudes, sensibility, and
art aims to evoke an emotion
ethics.
from the viewers. It is practiced
EXPRESS VALUES by applying colors or other media
to a surface with a brush or other
Art can illuminate our inner lives objects.
and enrich our emotional world.
Through the arts, artists are B. Sculpture—This form of visual
encouraged to develop their art is characterized as the art of
creativity, challenge, and representing an imagined or
communication skills. It also observed object in three
promotes self-esteem and dimensions in hard materials
wellness. such as glass, metals, or wood.
COMMEMORATE EXPERIENCE
Arts serves to convey an artist’s C. Architecture—This form of art
personal experiences and record provides us with the physical
his impression in his work. structure we live in. It is a
profound expression of human
CREATE HARMONY culture in a particular period, and
An artist uses the composition to it will endure and outlive us as a
put order in the diverse content of monument that future generations
his work. will study and strive to
understand.
CLASSIFICATION OF ART
D. Drawing—This art form
Many changes in the arts took enhances how we see the world
place during the early modern and permits us to capture its
period. Its classification can be details in a two-dimensional
based on many characteristics, medium. It has been a critical
element of art throughout history E. Installation art—The
and in the contemporary art fundamental nature of this form of
world. art is the participation of the
spectators. In this work, viewers
E. Photography – This art form
become active and navigate the
creates portraits by recording
work in an environment that they
radiation on a radiation-sensitive
can experience visually. It also
medium, such as an electronic
has the capacity to pass on
image sensor or photographic
particular information about any
film.
significant event around the world
2. PERFORMING ARTS – These and interactively represents
are those forms in which the artist documentary issues.
used his/her own body, face, and
presence as a medium.
Examples of these arts are as
follows:
A. Theatre (Drama) – This form
of art uses performers to present
the experience of a real or
imagined event before a live
audience in a specific place and
time.
B. Music – This form of art helps
to express our emotions and
ideas. Based on a study, different
types of music may be suitable to
different moods through classical
music is till recommended as the
most calming music option.
C. Dance- This form of arts is
expressed through body
movement, which entails social
interaction, or presented in a
spiritual or performance setting.
D. Film – This form of art allows
us to explore the complexities of
human situation. This us used to
work out our emotions, to make
history comes alive, science is
explained, and a literary works
are brought into life.
