REVIEWER – ART APPRECIATION Can be classified as:

I. INTRODUCTION TO ART APPRECIATION  Motivated (Functional) - have other purpose

therefore classified as functional (Architecture,
Art - is related to the Latin word “ars” meaning, art, weaving, furniture-making)
skill, or craft. Art is a man-made invention  Non-Motivated (Non- functional) - serve only
Nature - is related to the Latin word “natura” meaning, to amuse or provide a pleasant escape from
birth. all the naturally occurring things on this planet. daily's problem (Painting, sculpture, literature)

Kinds of Function of Arts:

Art Nature
created by humans with exists independently and Personal Function of Arts - refers to the ways in which
intention and skill. is a natural phenomenon. art impacts and serves individuals on a personal level.

 Self-expression - Art helps us show our

Artistic Expression - is a type of expression wherein the thoughts, feelings, or identity when words
creator or artist uses their ideas, imagination, emotions, aren't enough.
and experiences to communicate through their art.  Emotional Release - this helps us let out
 Elements of artistic expression: emotions that seem too hard to deal with.
 Creativity - involves original ideas and  Inspiration and Motivation - Art can spark new
innovative techniques that set apart one ideas or encourage us to move forward, fight,
artwork from another. and strive.
 Imagination - goes beyond reality to create new Social Function of Arts - The social function of art is the
forms, allowing artists to transform ideas into way art communicates ideas and feelings to others, and
creations that inspire or challenge set how it affects society.
standards.
 Expression - reflects personal or collective  Communication - Art can convey complex ideas
emotions through various art forms, such as and emotions, and it can be used to comment
painting, literature, and performance. on social issues.
 Cultural identity - Art can preserve traditions,
Purpose of artistic expression: strengthen social bonds, and promote cultural
 Emotional Impact - the audience often continuity.
encounters emotions such as joy, sadness, or  Expression - Art can be a way to express the
reflecting because of artistic performance. imagination, and it can provide a platform for
 Aesthetic Value - a focus on harmony, balance, underrepresented voices.
beauty, and form whether communicated Physical Function of Arts- The physical function of art
through art, music, or visual arts. can be found of art can be found in artworks that are
 Interpretation - art encourages people to think crafted in order to serve some physical purpose.
about more ideas or concepts and promotes a
variety of interpretations. (Architecture, jewelry- making, interior design all serve
physical function)
Nature of art preliminary expressions - refers to the
initial stages of creative work in various artistic
disciplines. Key aspects of preliminary expressions:
Philosophical Perspective on Art
 Exploration of Ideas
Art is an imitation (Plato)
 Experimentation with Mediums
 Emotional Expression  In Plato’s The Republic, paints as a picture of
 Continuous Process artists as imitations and art as mere imitations.
 Feedback and Reflection  In Plato’s metaphysics of view of reality, the
 Considerations and Assessment things in this world are just copies of the
original, the eternal, the true entities that can
only be found in the World of Forms.
II. FUNCTIONS AND PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE  Art is just imitation of imitation.
ON ARTS
Plato was deeply suspicious of arts and artists for two
Functions of art - is an inquiry on what art is for. The reasons:
role or purpose for which something is designed or
 They appeal to the emotion rather to the
created.
rational faculty of men.
 They imitate rather than lead one to Reality.

Art as a Representation (Aristotle)

  Aristotle considered art as an aid to philosophy  Abstract – an abstract is a non-objective
in revealing the truth. piece of art.
Art forms improve our experiences, feelings, and
Content of an Artwork
relationships in a variety of ways throughout our daily
lives. refers to the message, meaning, or theme that the
 Entertainment and Relaxation artwork conveys.
 Aesthetics Key Components of Content:
Art as a Disinterested Judgement (Immanuel Kant)  Themes – the concept of an artwork.
 This critique of judgment considered the Example: love, conflict or social issue
judgement of beauty, the cornerstone of art as  Symbolism – use of symbols or metaphor to
something that can be universal despite its convey deep and broad meanings.
subjectivity.  Emotional impact – the feelings or moods
the put up in the mind of the viewers of the
Art as a Communication of Emotions (Leo Tolstoy) artwork. Example: joy, sadness, fear
 Art plays a huge role in communication to its The Difference between Subject and Content
audience emotions that the artist previously Subject Content
experienced. refers to the actual refers to the deeper
 In the same that language communicates things that are shown in meaning, message, or
information to other people, Art communicates a piece, such as people, concept that the artist is
emotions. things, scenes, or events, attempting to express
 Art is central to man’s existence because it whereas through the artwork.
makes accessible feelings and emotions of
people from the past and present. Artwork’s Subject and its Content in Specific Time
Periods
III. SUBJECT AND CONTENT

Representational Art - Representational art simply  Prehistoric Art (30,000 BCE – 2,000 BCE) – rock
depicts real objects. “Figurative Art” carvings, pictorial imagery, sculptures, and
stone arrangements.
Non-representational Art - art is art that doesn't depict  Ancient Art (3,000 BCE – 400 CE) – religious and
a real-world object, person, or place. “non-objective”, symbolic imagery, decorations for utilitarian
“complete abstraction”, or “non-figurative art” objects, mythological stories.
 Medieval Art (400 CE – 1400 CE) – dark
The Difference Between Representational Art and
imagery, biblical subjects, Classical mythology,
Non-Representational Art:
Gothic architecture.
Representational Non-representational  Renaissance (1400–1600) – natural elements,
called figurative art for has no subjects unlike individualism, realism, attention to detail,
the particular reason that the representational art precision of human anatomy.
its sources are derived and they are also known  Modern Art (1900-1970) - explored abstraction,
from areal thing or as the non-objective art self-expression, and the breaking of traditional
physical objects forms.
has a specific subject as this art is difficult to  Contemporary Art (1970–present) –
well as an objective one define and at the same
exploration of Postmodernism, Feminist art,
time understand.
Neo-Expressionism, Street art, Appropriation
art, Digital art, and other emerging forms.
Subject of an Artwork
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The Subject in art is the main idea or focus of an History
artwork. It's the "what" of the piece, or the topic,
 Portrait – is an artistic representation, typically
image, or essence.
a painting. photograph, or other visual
Types of Subject: depiction, that portrays the likeness and often
the personality of an individual.
 Portrait – a portrait depicts a specific  History – The study of past events, particularly
person, either in part or in full. in human affairs. The whole series of past
 Landscape – a landscape focuses on nature, events connected with someone or something.
such as mountains, water, or woods.  Abstract Art – is an art that does not attempt to
 Still life – a still life depicts an arrangement represent an accurate depiction of a visual
of objects.
 reality but instead uses shapes, colors, forms Art collectors - an art collector is someone who seeks
and gestural marks to achieve its effect. out and acquires artworks, either for personal
 Figure – is a work of fine art in any of the enjoyment or as a means of investment.
painting media with the primary subject being
the human figure. Audience and enthusiast / public – they are the general
 Everyday Life – everyday life comprises the audience of art world. They are the one who appreciate,
ways in which people typically act, think, and support and engage with art and the culture.
feel on a daily basis.
 Nature – Nature can be a simple add on to a Arts through the ages: (edit in a chronologically style)
painting to convey a sense of depth, or
perspective.  Greek Period- Techniques
 Roman Period- Skills
 Christian Period- Craftsmanship
IV. ARTISTS AND ARTISAN  Renaissance Period- Genius and Design
 Modern Period- Fine arts
Artist Artisan  Romantic Period- Self Expression
who produces or creates who produce directly  Contemporary Era- New Art Forms
indirectly functional arts functional and/or
with aesthetic value decorative arts. Contemporary art - is the art that springs out of the
using imagination. present-day events and passions of the society.

By definition, the term "Contemporary Art" refers to

Artists – Producers of artwork any work created by a living artist. It has changed
dramatically through the 20th into the 21st century
Curator - The word ‘curator’ originally came from the
period.
Latin word cura, which means to care. Curators are
employed to take care of collections. Various Art Forms:
Art institutions – are organizations or establishments  Visual art - Drawing, Painting, Sculpture,
dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and Calligraphy, Photography
exhibition of art and cultural heritage.  Applied art - Architecture, Fashion, Pottery,
 Art academe Jewelry Design, Interior Design
 Museum  Performing art and others - Dancing, Music,
Theater Arts, Film Productions, Literature
 Galleries
The 7 Major Contemporary Art Forms
 Cultural centers
1. Music - Art form that appeals to the sense of
Art dealer - is a professional who buys, sells, and hearing, composed by combining notes into
promotes art. They act as a middleman between artists harmony.
and buyers, such as collectors, museums, or galleries. Pop Music: This genre is characterized by catchy
They are experts in art history, market trends, and melodies, simple song structures, and a focus on
business skills commercial appeal.
Art educator - an art educator, also known as an art
Rock and Roll: Originating in the 1940s and 1950s, rock
teacher, is a professional who teaches art to students of
and roll is known for its energetic rhythms, electric
all ages. They help students develop their creativity,
guitar riffs, and often rebellious lyrics
artistic skills, and critical thinking.
Country Music: With roots in folk music and blues,
Art writer – they are the one who write about art known for its storytelling lyrics, use of instruments like
the guitar, banjo, and fiddle, and themes of rural life
Art critics – they analyze, interpret and evaluate and love
art. They write reviews of art works and
exhibitions for the public, which are published
in newspapers, magazine and online.
2. Literature - Art form of language through the
 Art historians - study and write about works of
combined use of words, creating meaning and
art. They also deliver lectures on art history,
experience.
advise on art, look after historical and
Types of Literature:
contemporary art collections and conduct
research and present exhibitions.
 Poetry Literature - a type of literature that
Museum directors – a museum director is equivalent to
conveys a thought, describes a scene or tells a
the chief executive officer of a corporation. The
story in a concentrated, lyrical arrangement of
museum director is responsible for the daily operations
words.
of the museum, for long-term planning, policies, any
 Fiction Literature - literature created from the
research conducted within the museum, and for the
imagination, not presented as fact, though it
museums fiscal health.
may be based on a true story or situation
  Non-Fiction Literature genre of literature based  Mural Painting - is any piece of artwork painted
on facts, actual events, or real people. or applied directly on a wall ceiling permanent
 Drama Literature - literature composition that surface.
tells a story, usually of human conflict, by  Telon Painting - stage back drop for komedya,
means of dialogue and action, to be performed sarswela, and senakulo
by actors.  Jeepney Painting and Calesa - the calesa is
painted in a single color and its border is
3. Theater- Artform of performance. It is a form of decorated with thin lines, geometric patterns,
art in which artists use their voices and /or their or repetitive designs.
bodies, often in relation to other objects, to  Jeepney Painting and Calesa - the calesa is
convey art. painted in a single color and its border is
decorated with thin lines, geometric patterns,
4. Film - A technological translation of theater, or repetitive designs.
special effects are utilized to enhance the story
telling. Sculptures can be defined as a three-dimensional art
Types of Film: form that uses materials like clay, stone or wood for its
 Drama films - Films that focus on emotional, execution. Types of Sculpture:
character-driven stories often explore deep
personal or societal issues.  Free Standing
 Action films - Films that emphasize physical  Use of glass
feats, energetic sequences, and high-stakes  Welded Sculpture
situations.  Assemblage
 Documentary films - Non-fiction films that aim  Kinetic Sculpture
to inform or educate the audience about real- The Most Renowned Artist of All Time.
world subjects, events, or people.
1. Michelangelo (Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti
5. Dance - Art of the human form, body is used, Simoni)
mobilized and choreographed in a specific time,  He is an Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter,
form and space. architect, and poet who exerted an
Contemporary Dancing Style: unparalleled influence on the development of
 Disco Dancing - A retro form of dancing Western art.
style
 Hip hop - Street dance performed to hip  Born: March 6, 1475 - Died: 18 February 1564
hop music.
2. Leonardo da Vinci
6. Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts -
Structure that meant to be used as shelter, its
 An Italian polymath of the High Renaissance,
art relies on the design and purpose of the
renowned for his dramatic and expressive
structure.
artwork. He is considered one of history's most
Types of Architecture:
famous artists.
 Gothic Architecture - style of architecture that
 Born: April 15, 1452 – Died: May 2, 1519
features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and
flying buttresses. It is commonly associated with
3. Vincent Willem van Gogh
cathedrals and churches.
 Modernist Architecture - emphasizes simplicity,
 was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is
functionality, and the use of modern materials
among the most famous and influential figures
such as a steel and glass. It focuses on clean
in the history of Western art.
lines and open spaces.
 Born: March 30 1853 - Died: July 29 1890
 Sustainable Architecture - design approach that
4. Pablo Picasso (Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula
emphasizes energy efficiency, environmental
Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la
sustainability, and the use of renewable
Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso)
resources.
7. Visual Arts- Artworks, such as painting,  He was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker,
photography, or sculpture, that appeals and one of the most influential artists of the
primarily to the visual sense and typically exists 20th century
in permanent form.
Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color  Born: October 25, 1881 - Died: April 8, 1973
or other medium to a solid surface (called the matrix or
support)
types of painting:
 Easel Painting - is a term in art history for the
type of mid-size painting that would have been
painted on an easel.