ART

APPRECIATION
FINDING ART
 LESSON 1:
WHAT IS ART?
 WAYS OF
DEFINING ART BY
LISA MARDER
 GENERAL CONSUS
Art is the conscious creation of
something beautiful or meaningful
using skill and imagination.
 ETYMOLOGY
The term "art" is related to the
Latin word "ars" meaning, art,
skill, or craft.
 PHILOSOPHY
OF ART
"HOW DO WE
DETERMINE WHAT IS
DEFINED AS ART?"
HISTORY OF HOW ART IS
DEFINED
According to H.W Janson, author of the
classic art textbook, The History of Art.
“We cannot escape viewing works of art in
the context of time and circumstance, whether
past or present. How indeed could it be
otherwise, so long as art is still being created
all around us, opening our eyes almost daily
to new experiences and thus forcing us to
adjust our sights?"
B. BASIC ASSUMPTIONS OF
ARTS
TOP 10 QUESTIONS ON OUR ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT
ART
10. WHY DO WE ASSUME THAT ART IS ALWAYS SOMETHING
INTENDED FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY?
9. WHY DO WE ASSUME THAT ART SHOULD BE COLLECTIBLE?
8. WHY DO WE ASSUME THAT ART SHOULD BE INTELLIGENT OR
EXPLAINABLE OR INTENDED TO IMPRESS?
7. WHY SHOULD WE ASSUME THAT ART HAS ANY PARTICULAR
CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT QUALITIES AT ALL?
6. WHY DO WE ASSUME THAT ART SHOULD BE INTERPRETED WITHOUT
CONTEXT?
5. Why do we assume that serious art has more significance or
greater value than a doodle which only you seem to appreciate?
4. Why do we assume that art is something that can be defined?
3. Why do we assume that popularity is the ultimate indicator of
good art when it is in conflict with your own taste in art?
2. Why do we assume that art should be art?
1. Why do you assume that this list of questions about some
basic assumptions of art has to have a coherent message and a
sound end?
C. WHY STUDY ART
APPRECIATION
Art Appreciation equips you with the
vocabulary to understand and discuss the visual
arts, while introducing you to various mediums.
Art helps create understanding of the
world around us. It is an essential part of
cultures across the globe because it allows us
to be open to new ideas and experiences.
Art appreciation is extremely relevant for
multiple reasons.
HERE ARE TEN REASONS
WHY
WE NEED TO STUDY ART
APPRECIATION.
 1. It’s an important part of the human experience
Art creates a way to experience a very particular way of looking at the
world. All humans have visual receptors but are different in the way
we use them. Some art is very appealing to one person and not to the
next. Different artists display their visions in different ways. It is this
beautiful diversity that enables artists to experience and convey their
point of view. There are so many different styles of art that are all
appreciated by different people. Art is a vehicle for trying to
understand what is going on in the world.
2. Art appreciation is an important skill for communication
Without knowing how to engage with art there would be
no meaningful interactions with other human beings. Art is
our perception of reality through the use of our
imagination. By knowing how to engage with art, we also
learn how to deal with other aspects of reality such as
language and literature.
 3. It gives you an entrance into another world
There is nothing quite like being in a gallery or museum and
appreciating the artwork on display. It is a unique and
different kind of activity that is both educative and enjoyable.
People of all ages can experience the beauty and magic of
an art museum. It is easy to appreciate art because there is
much that can be learned by observing, contemplating,
thinking and physically moving around an artwork.
 4. The art world is a bit like a family
At the most basic level, the art world has its family, which is
composed of galleries and collectors. They are like extended
families and you are always welcome to go visit them. The
galleries and collectors are natural advocates for their artists
and they have access to the latest and greatest works of art. If
you are interested in a particular artist, they can help introduce
you to the person themselves.
 5. It could help you become an artist
To become an artist you just need to find your own way of
expressing your vision through creating something. It is a
gift that allows humans to develop the skills to deal with the
complexities of the world. By following your creativity, you
can become more aware and aware is an empowering
quality.
 6. Art can give us a reason to live
The patterns of sound and colors on a canvas are completely
unrelated to the forces of the air. Yet a beautiful painting can
make us feel a certain way. It can reach us at our most deep
and subtle levels. Different paintings can awaken the senses
in all of us. Some music can make us feel energized or calm.
Others can help us understand society and express our
culture. It can connect us with each other and also with the
infinite. Art is worldwide, international, intergenerational.
 7. Art can be used as a metaphor for communication
Art offers a unique way to deal with the most powerful issues of the
human experience. It is not always easy to articulate why something
is a metaphor, but it is important to ask yourself what the purpose of
the art is. If it helps you to solve a problem, then it is a good example
of how art can be used to problem-solve. Art offers us ways to deal
with things that are difficult and challenging. Since art is a form of
expression, it is easy to create something out of emotion. Some of the
most famous works of art were prompted by emotion.
 8. A wide knowledge of art gives you access to history
By studying art all over the world you can get a glimpse into
the historic human condition. Art dates back to the earliest
time of human existence. It is truly amazing to analyze early
art. History is usually told as a bunch of facts, and it can be
difficult to connect with these stories. Art gives us a real
chance to connect with someone from another time period,
another era, another culture.
 9. Art can help you get more out of yourself
Trying a new activity has a similar effect on your mind and
body. Not only are you creating new neural pathways to do the
activity, you are enriching your mind’s network. Studying art or
participating in art is a tool to facilitate change in the way you
view the world and who you are. It is important to
acknowledge that art has a powerful impact on your life, but
not to believe that it is the only way to get something from it.
 10. Art is more than a means of communication
Art is a beautiful form of communication that reveals our
perception of the world. It shows us how different we all are
and it is important to understand the variety of ways that
different people perceive and think about the world. At times it
is also good to question how our own interpretation of the world
affects our beliefs and actions. Art offers a way to expand our
ideas and perceptions.
D. DEFINITION OF TERMS
 ART
Appreciation
Appreciation of the visual arts goes
beyond staring at a painting
hanging on the wall of a museum—
art is in everything and everywhere
you look.
 Art Appreciation is:
• Gaining the knowledge to understand the art.
• Acquire the art methods and materials to discuss
art verbally or by the written word.
• Ability to identify the movements from ancient
cultures to today's contemporary art.
 Art appreciation also involves
recognizing and analyzing the elements
of art such as color, form, line, texture,
and composition, as well as the
principles of design.
Art appreciation can be cultivated
through education, exposure to
various forms of art, and critical
observation of artistic works.
Art appreciation centers on the ability to view
art throughout history, focusing on the cultures
and the people, and how art developed in the
specific periods. It is difficult to understand art
without understanding the culture, their use of
materials, and a sense of beauty.
 Art brings an
understanding of diversity,
how people lived in the
past, and connects the
issues concerning
contemporary life and art
THE FUNDAMENTAL
REASONS WHY ART
APPRECIATION IS
SIGNIFICANT
 CULTURAL
UNDERSTANDING
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
PERSONAL GROWTH
2. HUMANITIES
HUMANITIES
 Art Appreciation
● The term art appreciation is referred to the knowledge of the
general and everlasting
qualities that classify all great art. It is seen used to refer to the
exploration of visual art
forms or the introduction of basic principles of visual literacy.
● All things considered, developing an appreciation
for art can be a great way to broaden
one's cultural horizons and increase one's
awareness of the expressive and intellectually
stimulating potential of art.
HUMANITIES
The word humanity is from the Latin
humanitas for "human nature,
kindness.” Humanity includes all the
humans, but it can also refer to the
kind feelings humans often have for
each other
HUMANITIES
Humanities is the study of
humans in the individual,
cultural, societal and
experiential sense
HUMANITIES
Humanities courses on art appreciation
usually concentrate on the meanings and
messages that the art conveys, as well as
the historical, cultural, and societal
circumstances in which the art is
produced.
HUMANITIES These courses frequently teach
students about the various styles
and techniques employed in
various art genres, as well as the
artists and movements who
created them.
HUMANITIES They frequently research the
philosophical and sociological topics
that are represented in the artwork
as well as how it represents,
challenges, or upholds social norms
and attitudes.
ARTIST
ARTISAN
Artisan is a skilled craft worker or craftsman who makes things
using his hands. It is derived from the French word “artisan”
and Italian “artigiano” meaning, skilled workers who create
things by hand which can be functional or decorative. is a
skilled craft worker or craftsman who makes things using his
hands. It is derived from the
French word “artisan” and Italian “artigiano” meaning, skilled
workers who create things by hand which
can be functional or decorative.
Artisans, like any other artists
consider aesthetic function to
their products like decorative
arts and furniture. Most artisan
products are directly functional
since it satisfies our needs.
Artisan skills were developed through the
influence of their family or of their
community as well.
Artisans consider themselves
as business people because
their products are involved in
the business market or from
the very start, in the
entrepreneurship world.