1. Meaning & Importance Of Art Flashcards
Refers to the arts such as visual arts or performing arts
Humanities
Whst word does art come from
Artis (italian word); Artizein/Arkiskein (Greek)
Means craftmanship, skill, mastery of form, inventiveness, and association that exist between form & ideas, and between material & techniques
Artis (Italian word)
Means to “prepare” & “put together”
Greek
Artizein = prepare
Arkiskein = put together
T OR F: all arts have functions for people since they satisfy particular needs of people
TRUE
Type of art that we perceive with our eyes & occupy space
Visual arts or Space arts
Type of art that can be heard or expressed in time
Auditory or time arts
Type of art that can be both seen and heard and exist in both space and time
Combined arts
T OR F: a true work of art is made by man himself imitatively and creatively
FALSE: a true work of art is made by man himself NOT imitatively, BUT creatively
T OR F: a true artist finds inspiration in nature and imitates it in their works of art.
FALSE: A true artist does not imitate natre but rather inteprets it in his own way
What does ars (Latin) mean?
Ability or skill
4 common essentials of art
- Man-made
- Creative, not imitative
- Must benefit & satisfy man — man must make use of art practically
- Expressed through a certain medium/material
T OR F: arts is called humanities because it brings out the good and noble in us
TRUE
ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either rhrough actual and work experience
Art appreciation
Usually anything represented in the artwork
Subject of art
Artworks that depict something easily recognizable by most people
Representational or objective arts
Artworks that have no resemblance to any real subject
Non-representational or non-objective arts
T OR F: Non-representational arts do not represent anything and they are what they are; rather appeal directly to the intellects primarily because of the satisfying organization of elements
FALSE: appeal directly to the SENSES
T OR F: traditional sculptures have subjects whereas contemporary paintings have shifted their interest to work of art as an object itself
TRUE
4 main functions of art
- Aesthetic
- Utilitarian
- Cultural
- Social
Function: man becomes conscious of beauty of nature; benefits from his own work & from those done by fellowman
Aesthetic function
Function: man lives in comfort & happiness; provided with necessities & conveniences of life; also improves nature
Utilitarian function
Function: Via printed matter, art transmits & preserves skills and knowledge from one generation to another; makes man aware of his cultural background
Cultural function
Function: man learns to love and help others; internation understanding and cooperation are fostered
social function
Manaois: 2 general dimensions of art
- Fine arts or independent arts
- Practical/useful/utilitarian arts
made primarily for aesthetic enjoyment through the senses, especially visual and auditory
Fine arts or independent arts
intended for practical use; development of raw materials for utilitarian purposes
Practical/useful/utilitarian arts
Custodia Sanchez: 2 groups of arts
- graphic arts
- plastic arts
include painting, drawing, photography, graphic process (printing), commercial art (designing of books, advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays), and mechanical process, in which portrayals of forms and symbols are recorded on a two-dimensional surface
graphic arts
include all fields of visual arts for which materials are organized into three-dimensional forms such as structural architecture, landscape architecture (gardens, parks, playgrounds, golf course beautification), city physical planning and interior arranging (design of wallpaper, furniture), sculpture, crafts, industrial design, dress and costume design, and theatre design
plastic arts
Josefina Estolas: 2 types of arts
- major
- minor
Josefina Estolas: include painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, and dance
major art
Josefina Estolas: include decorative arts, popular arts, graphic arts, plastic arts, and industrial arts.
minor arts
Josefina Estolas: 6 more types of art
- visual
- performing
- literary
- popular
- gustatory art of the cuisine
- decorative art or applied arts
Panizo & Rustia: 2 major divisions of art
- according to purpose
- according to media & forms
Arts that are classified according to purpose fall into 5 categories
- practical/useful
- liberal
- fine
- major
- minor
are directed to produce artifacts and utensils for the satisfaction of human needs; Handicrafts (basket weaving, mat weaving, etc.), embroidery, ceramics, iron and metal crafts, and tin can manufacturing are examples of these arts.
practical/useful arts
are directed toward intellectual growth, such as in the study of philosophy, psychology, literature, mathematics, and sciences.
liberal arts
focused towards creative activity for the contemplation of the mind and the upliftment of the spirit. Painting, sculpture, and architecture are examples of these arts.
fine arts
characterized by actual and potential expressiveness such as music, poetry, and sculpture
major arts
concerned with practical uses and purposes, such as interior decoration and porcelain art.
minor arts
Arts that are classified according to media and forms are divided into five
- plastic
- phonetic
- kinetic
- pure
- mixed
are works which exist in a physical space and perceived by the sense of sight. Such arts include sculpture and decorative materials
plastic arts
utilize sounds and words as mediums of expression. Examples are music, drama, and literature.
phonetic arts
involve the element of rhythm. Dance is a popular type
kinetic arts
take only one medium of expression like sound in music and color in painting.
pure art
take more than one medium such as the opera which combines music, poetry, and drama.
mixed art
T OR F: Cave paintings and drawings are believed to reflect ancient religious beliefs and visions.
TRUE
When did the history of art began?
began with that of humanity
T OR F: Artworks made from the more durable materials like metal, stone, clay, bone, and glass survive longer than those made from materials that are more prone to decay like wood. This is why most of sculptures made in wood had been lost through time.
TRUE
