AA MIDTERMS Flashcards
an expression of our thoughts, emotions, institutions
and desires, but it is even more personal than that; sharing
the way we experience the world, which is an extension of
personality. - it is a way of grasping the world.
ART
Plato said, it’s an imitation of imitation. Aristotle said, “Art is a reflection or a mirror of reality.”
Plato said, it’s an imitation of imitation. Aristotle said, “Art is a reflection or a mirror of reality.”
WHAT DOES ART DO?
It provokes an emotional response
NATURE OF ART
Seek to communicate beauty or ugly subjects
It is realm of pure emotion
It has an intention of giving it
It is a work capable of satisfying the aesthetic interest
IMPORTANCE OF ART
a. Timeless “preserved to be appreciated”
b. Art imitates Life and Reality “areas where human values
and a person’s creativity are celebrated”
c. Intrinsic Worth “spiritual value”
IMPORTANCE OF ART
a. Timeless “preserved to be appreciated” b. Art imitates Life and Reality “areas where human values
and a person’s creativity are celebrated” c. Intrinsic Worth “spiritual value”
LOURDES SANCHEZ ENUMERATES ART AS:
a. Aesthetic Values
b. Didactic Value - effective means to show what is moral. c. Historical Value
d. Socio-Political Value
e. Religious Value - increase awareness of man’s relationship
to God
f. Scientific Value
g. Commercial Value
h. Pragmatic Value
i. Therapeutic Value
j. Personal Value
“Art can lead to self discovery, self-development and
self-expression”
ASSUMPTIONS OF ART
- Art is Universal
- Art is Cultural
- Art is Experience
- “art” related to the Latin word “ars” meaning arts, skillsorcraft
ETHYMOLOGY
- the 1
st known use of word comes from13th
-centurymanuscripts.
ART
2 Subtexts:
2 Subtexts:
The essential nature of art
Social importance
3 CATEGORIES
- Art as Representation: Mimesis
- Art as Expression of Emotional Content
- Art as Form
- imitation or representation of reality
- Greek word “mimēsis”, meaning “imitation” or “emulation”,the concept has been central to discussions of artandaesthetic since ancient times
MIMESIS
Art as an _________________________________ centersonthe idea that art is a means of communicatingemotions,ideas, and inner experiences. This concept became especially prominent inthe19thand 20
th centuries, with Romanticism, Expressionism,and Abstract Expressionismmarking key movementsthat emphasized personal and emotional content
ART AS EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONAL CONTENT
The idea that the essence of art lies initsformalqualities—such as composition, color, line, shape,texture, and space—rather than in its representationofreality or emotional content. The concept of “Art as Form” is closely tiedtoformalisttheories, particularly in the 20th century, asartists
began to explore pure abstraction and art movements
emerged that focused solely on the aesthetic qualities
of form.
ART AS FORM
Western Culture from the 11
th
to 17
th century
Encompasses an extraordinary range of movements and
innovations that reflect major societal, religious, and
intellectual shifts of the period.
HISTORY OF ART
- primarily religious, is known for its bold, expressive forms
and monumental architecture. It was influenced by Byzantine
art and early Christian traditions.
ROMANESQUE ART
- Emerging in France, the ____ style aimed to inspire
spirituality through light-filled, soaring architecture. Art
became more naturalistic and detailed, aiming to bring
narratives and figures to life.
GOTHIC ART
- Rooted in the revival of Classical Greco-Roman ideals, the
Renaissance celebrated humanism, scientific inquiry, and
individualism
RENAISSANCE ART
In Italy, the Renaissance began with
artists like Giotto and developed through masters such as
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. They
mastered techniques like linear perspective, chiaroscuro
(light and shadow), and sfumato (soft blending).
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE
This was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement
that reacted against the order, reason, and formalism of
the Enlightenment and Neoclassicism
Emphasizing emotion, individual experience,
imagination, and the sublime aspects of nature, Romanticism placed a premium on personal expression
and the spiritual, often with an interest in the
mysterious, the exotic, and the heroic`
ROMANTIC PERIOD OF 18TH CENTURY
- describes artists, movements, and ideas that pushtheboundaries of traditional art, often challenging social normsand established aesthetics
AVANT GART MOVEMENT
“Art evokes the mystery without which the worldnot exist.”- Rene Magritte
“Art is a discovery and development of elementaryprinciplesof nature into beautiful forms suitable for humanuse.”- Franklin Lloyd Wright “All art is but imitation of nature.” – Lucius AnnaeusSeneca“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”- Edgar Degas “Art is the signature of civilizations.”- Jean Sibelius
QUOTES
“Art evokes the mystery without which the worldnot exist.”- Rene Magritte
“Art is a discovery and development of elementaryprinciplesof nature into beautiful forms suitable for humanuse.”- Franklin Lloyd Wright “All art is but imitation of nature.” – Lucius AnnaeusSeneca“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”- Edgar Degas “Art is the signature of civilizations.”- Jean Sibelius
Tell what you see (the visual facts)
Our minds naturally take notice of
the general information that is
present.
DESCRIPTION
In this step consider the most
significant art principles that
were used in the artwork.
Describe how the artist used
them to organize the elements.
ANALYSIS
seeks to
explain the meaning of the
work based on what you have
learned so far about the
artwork, what do you think
the artist was trying to say?
INTERPRETATION
This is your personal evaluation
based on the understandings of
the works(s).
JUDGEMENT
thick, thin, curved, straight, zigzag
LINES
7 ELEMENTS OF ART (LCSFVST)
LINES - thick, thin, curved, straight, zigzag
COLORS - is created when light is reflected into the
viewer’s eye. SHAPE - gepmentric, organic
FORM - encloses volume i.e. height, width as wellas
depth. VALUE - how light or dark something is. SPACE - is what lies between, around or within an
object. ex: overlapping, placement, size
TEXTURE - the way an objectfeels to the touch.
is created when light is reflected into the
viewer’s eye.
COLORS
encloses volume i.e. height, width as wellas
depth.
FORM
gepmentric, organic
SHAPE
the way an objectfeels to the touch.
TEXTURE
is what lies between, around or within an
object. ex: overlapping, placement, size
SPACE
how light or dark something is.
VALUE
- it’s a form of human expression that encompasses a wide
range or creative activities, ideas, and emotions
ART
- is the manifestation of creativity and imagination, often with the intent of evoking a response, be it emotional,
intellectual, or aesthetic, from the viewer or audience.
ART
artists usetheirworkto communicate whether about personal personalexperiences, societal issues
COMMUNICATION AND EXPRESSION
Art is often created to be
appreciated for its beauty or emotional power.
AESTHETIC BEAUTY
- art reflects the cultural, social andpolitical contexts of the time
CULTURAL REFLECTION
- art oftenchallengesboundaries and explores newideas or techniques,pushing creative and intellectual limits
INNOVATION AND EXPLORATION
creatingorexperiencing art is a deeply personal, meditative, ortherapeutic activity that provides meaning,self-reflection, or healing
THERAPEUTIC AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT
someone who engages in the creationof art, whichcan encompass a wide range of mediums andexpressions,such as painting, sculpture, music, dance, writing, film, andmore.
ARTIST
is a skilled craftsperson who creates handmade,high-quality goods using traditional methods. Unlikemass-produced items, artisan products are oftenuniqueandmade in small quantities, reflecting theartisan’scraftsmanship and attention to detail. - Artisans typically specialize in a particular craft: pottery,woodworking, textiles, jewelry making, metalworking,leatherworking
ARTISAN
- in almost all art forms － paintings, sculpture, photography, music, literature, theater, or dance －there is a subject matter that serves as the foundation of
the creation of the work of art. - The subject matter is the most obvious aspect of an art
work. - It is what the work of art depicts or represents. - It may be a person, an object, a scene, or an event. - The subject matter provides the answer tothequestion:What is the work of art all about?
SUBJECT MATTER
The subject matter is the literal, visible imageinaworkwhile content includes the connotative, symbolic, andsuggestive aspects of the image. The subject matter is the subject of the artwork, e.g.,still life, portrait, landscape, etc. while content isnotsubject or things in the work of art but it isthecommunication of ideas, feelings andreactionsconnected with the subject. When we look at an art work its content iswhatissensed rather that what can be analyzed. It istheultimate reason for creating art
SUBJECT MATTER VS CONTENT
aims to represent actual objects or subjects fromreality.
They are artworks which are based on images whichcanbe found in the objective world, or at least intheartist’simagination; images which can perhaps benamedorrecognized.
Subcategories under representational art include,Realism, Impressionism, Idealismand Stylization.
All of these forms of representational artspresentactual subjects from reality, they still fall underthecategory of representation.
It is perhaps the oldest of the three types of art
It is also the easiest to identify fromaviewer’sperspective.
REPRESENTATIONAL/FIGURATIVE ART
Essentially, the artwork does not represent or depictaperson, place, or thing in the natural world. Usually, the content of the work is its color, shapes,brushstrokes, size, scale, and in some cases its process. The clear difference lies in the subject matter chosen. If the artist begins with a subject fromreality, theartwork is considered to be abstract.
If the artist is creating with no reference to reality, then
the work is considered to be non-objective.
NON-REPRESENTATIONAL/NON-OBJECTIVE ART
3 FUNCTIONS OF ART
PHYSICAL
SOCIAL
PERSONAL
refers to the direct and practical usefulness of the
arts. - Architecture is directly and almost entirely functional
because buildings and other structures are always built for
some special purpose
FUNCTION
- art are most easily dealt with. - Works of art that are created to perform some service have
physical functions. Ex. Architecture, Craftworks, and Industrial designs.
Architectural Art - Murals, mosaics, stained glass
windows, and relief sculptures integrated into buildings
Ceremonial and Religious Objects - This includes altars, statues, ritual masks, and sacred vessels, each designed
with specific materials
Functional Objects with artistic Design - Example: The
Ming Dynasty porcelain vases from China serve as
vessels but are also elaborately decorated, embodying
artistic skill and cultural aesthetics
PHYSICAL FUNCTION
n it address aspects of
collective life, as opposed to one person’s point of view or
experience. Ex. Political Art
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage-serves as a cultural
repository, preserving traditions, beliefs, and stories for
future generations
- Communication of Shared Values and Beliefs- Example:
Indigenous art, like Australian Aboriginal paintings, often uses
symbols and patterns to convey stories of creation and
ancestral spirits
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
8 PRINCIPLES OF ART
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RHYTHM
BALANCE
EMPHASIS
PROPORTION
GRADATION
HARMONY
VARIETY
MOVEMENT
are the most difficulttoexplain in any great detail. There are many of them, andtheyvary from person to person. - An artist may create out of a need for self-expression, orgratification. - She/He might have wanted to communicateathoughtorpoint to the viewer . - Perhaps the artist was trying to provide anaestheticexperience, both for self and viewers. Self-Expression
Meditation and Reflection
Personal Growth and Learning
Coping Mechanism and Healing
PERSONAL FUNCTIONS
A principle of design that indicates movement,created by the careful placement of repeatedelementsinawork of art to cause a visual tempo or beat
RHYTHM
A way of combining elements toaddafeelingof equilibrium or stability to a work of art. Majortypesare symmetrical and asymmetrical.
BALANCE
- a way of combining elements tostressthedifferences between those elements.
EMPHASIS
a principles of design that referstotherelationship of certain elements to the wholeandtoeachother.
PROPORTION
- a way of combining elements byusingaseries of gradual changes in those elements. (largeshapestosmall shapes, dark hue to light hue, etc.)
GRADATION
- a principle of design concerned with diversity or
contrast. ________ is achieved by using different shapes, sizes, and/or colors in a work of art
VARIETY
- a way of combining similar elementsinanartwork to accent their similarities (achieved throughuseofrepitition and subtle gradual changes)
HARMONY
- a principle of design used to create the look
and feeling of action and to guide the viewer’s eye
throughout the work of art.
MOVEMENT
an element of art defined by a point moving in
space. ____ may be two- or three-dimensional, descriptive,
implied, or abstract.
LINE
- is two-dimensional, flat, or limted to height and
width.
SHAPE
is three-dimensional and encloses volume;
includes height, width AND depth (as in a cube, sphere, a
pyramid, or a cylinder). _____ may also be free flowing
FORM
- The lightness or darkness of tones or colors. White is the lightest value; black is the darkest. The value
halfway between these extremes is called middle gray.
VALUE
- by which positive and negative areas are defined
or a sense of depth achieved in a work of art.
SPACE
- An element of art made up of three properties:
hue, value, and intensity. * Hue: name of color * Value: hue’s lightness and darkness (a color’s value changes
when white or black is added) * Intensity: quality of brightness and purity (high intensity =
color is strong and bright; low intensity = color is faint and
dull)
COLOR
- refers to the materials which are used by the artist to create
works of art to interpret his feelings or thoughts.
MEDIUM
- is the manner in which the artist controls themediumtoachieve the desired effect. - it is the ability with which the artist fulfills thetechnicalrequirements of his particular work of art. - the way he manipulates his mediumto express hisideasinthe artwork.
TECHNIQUE
- Medium denotes the means by which an artist
communicates his idea. - The plural of medium us media - Without a medium, there is no art. - Many materials have been used in creating different works
of art thus, the medium is very essential in the arts. - The artist thinks, feels, and gives shape to his visionintermsof his medium. - When an artist chooses his medium, he believes hecanbestexpress the idea he wants to convey. - The distinctive character of the mediumdeterminesthewayit can be worked on and turned into a work of art. - The medium an artist chooses for a givenworkhasanimportant bearing on how is going to look, andnot all medialend themselves to the same expressive ends.
use a variety of materialstocreate their art. These include: hand materials, soundand light
SCULPTURE
media refers to both the typeof paintusedand the base or ground to which it is applied. A paint’s medium refers to what carries apaint’spigments, and is also called a “vehicle” or a“base”. A painter can mix a mediumwithsolvents,pigments, and other substances in order tomakepaint and control consistency.
PAINTING
The most recognizableandmostpopular sculpture has been created with hardmaterials.- Also the oldest form of sculpture. - Statues kinetic sculpture, and environmental sculptureare all examples of sculptures that use hardmaterialsas a medium.
HAND MATERIALS
Some experimental artists create _______ sculptures, meaning the three dimensional structuresalso produce sounds. - Some famous artist who are known for theirsoundsculptures are Alexander Calder, Hugh Davies, andNigelHelyer
- Sound sculpture differ from musical instruments in
that they are not manipulated by a human player to
make a sound; - They simply make a sound on their own due to their
design. - This medium that make this type of sculpture unique is
the element of music.
SOUND
- Some ______ sculptures produce light due to the
hard materials in a sculpture while others are nothing
but light. - The most famous light sculptors are Olafur Eliasson
and Dan Flavin (the creator of light sculptures made) - Apart form naturally occurring materials, many
mad-made products are in use, some more and some
less synthetic. - A man-made material is a material that is
manufactured through human effort often using natural
raw materials.
LIGHT
- Interior Design
- Abstract
- Immanuel Kant
- GAMABA
- Description
- Technique
- Architecture
- Landscape
- Subject
- Paint Media
- Personal Feelings
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- Social Function
- Artisan
- Interpretation
- Sculpture
- Valued Places
- Emotions
- Gawad Sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
21.Opera - Latin Function
23.Functions
24.Mimesis
25.Principles of Art - Media
- Abstract
- Functional Art
- Representational Art
- Medium
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- Landscape
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- Artisan
- Interpretation
- Sculpture
- Valued Places
- Emotions
- Gawad Sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
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- Representational Art
- Medium
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- Landscape
- Subject
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- Artisan
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- Sculpture
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- Gawad Sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
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- Medium
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- Landscape
- Subject
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- Artisan
- Interpretation
- Sculpture
- Valued Places
- Emotions
- Gawad Sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
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25.Principles of Art - Media
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- Representational Art
- Medium
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- Landscape
- Subject
- Paint Media
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- Social Function
- Artisan
- Interpretation
- Sculpture
- Valued Places
- Emotions
- Gawad Sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
21.Opera - Latin Function
23.Functions
24.Mimesis
25.Principles of Art - Media
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- Representational Art
- Medium
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- Architecture
- Landscape
- Subject
- Paint Media
- Personal Feelings
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- Social Function
- Artisan
- Interpretation
- Sculpture
- Valued Places
- Emotions
- Gawad Sa Manlilikha ng Bayan Award
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24.Mimesis
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