Chapter 1 Meaning and Importance of Art Flashcards
refers to a group of cultural subjects
presenting the total experiences of man
as expressed in his arts
HUMANITIES
The term humanities comes from
the Latin word _____ which
means civilized, refined, cultured or
disciplined.
humanus
The humanities or the arts are records of man’s experiences, his values, his sentiments, his ideals, and his goals
ZULUETA (1994)
are focused on the outside or external world of man which can
be experimented, measured and manipulated.
The sciences
deal with man’s inner or internal world that cannot be exactly
observed, dissected , and experimented
humanities
The word _________ is derived from
the Latin word Ars which means
“ ability” or “skill”.
Art
Art is that which brings life in harmony with
the beauty of the world.
Plato
There are 3 essential TRUTHS about Art.
Art is made by man.
Art is not nature
Art creation and appreciation involve
experience
ART CREATION IS A
PROCESS
Creation starts with something ____ that result from one’s experiences through
his ______
Then, the artist translates the abstract idea into
something concrete through the use of a _______ which he manipulates to form into a tangible
output.
_____ is the result of the creative process. The _________
is the thing to behold.
abstract (thoughts and
feelings), senses
medium or
materials
Form
artwork
role of an artist
To preserve his
experiences
through his art
Open people’s
eyes and ears
to new visions
of life
TWO CATEGORIES
OF ARTISTS
creators and performers
They interpret another artist’s work.
PERFORMERS
They handle their medium to concretize
their own concepts.
CREATORS
Things to consider in evaluating and appreciating an artwork
SPACE AND
TIME USED
THE SUBJECT AND
HOW IT IS
PRESENTED
ARTIST’S
SINCERITY,
UNIVERSALITY,
AND
CRAFTSMANSHIP
MEDIUM OR
MATERIALS
USED
ELEMENTS AND HOW
THEY ARE
ORGANIZED
