Introduction to Art Appreciation Flashcards
Believes that a man should be humanized, socialized and educated to respond positively to rapid
changes.
Humanities
Derived from the Latin word “ars” meaning ability or skills
Art
A creative or imaginative activity, especially the expressive arrangement of elements with a medium and technique.
Art
Simplest definition is BEING ABLE to look at a Work of Art and then being able to form an OPINION of the work.
Art Appreciation
Having the knowledge, background and understanding of the universal and timeless qualities that comprise ALL WORK of ART.
Art Appreciation
An activity that involves both imagination and skills. It creates aesthetic feelings or experiences.
Work of Art
It is a record of a particular artist’s view.
Work of Art
It is a product of the artist’s unique personality influenced consciously or unconsciously by factors.
Work of Art
Factors that influence the evolution of Arts
Environment
Traditions
National traits
Religious beliefs
Economic conditions
His ideals (artist opinion)
Climate and geography
Classification of Arts
An artwork that are perceived by our eyes.
Visual Arts
Classification of Visual Arts
It includes painting, drawing, photography, printing industry such as design of books, advertisements, signs, posters and other display of advertisement.
Graphic Arts
Guess the Artist (through the title of artwork)
Primavera
Botticelli
Guess the Artist (through the title of artwork)
Baroque Painting
Velasques
Classification of Visual Arts
An artwork which have three dimensional forms.
Plastic Arts
Classification of Visual Arts
Includes:
- Architectural designs
- Landscape
- Interior design
- Industrial design
- Sculpture
Plastic Arts
Classification of Arts
Involved movement, speaking and gestures.
Performing Arts
Classification of Arts
Includes theater, play, dance and music.
Performing Arts
Classification of Arts
Includes the short stories, novels, poetry and dramas.
Literary Arts
Classification of Arts
Includes the film, newspaper,
magazine, radio and television.
Popular Arts
Classification of Arts
Involves skills in food preparation.
Gustatory Art of the Cuisine
Classification of Arts
Visual objects produced for beautifying houses, offices, cars and other structures.
Decorative Arts
Values and Reasons for Art
• Create things to serve our PRACTICAL PURPOSES.
• Make things that are PLEASING to the EYE or EAR.
• Valuable sources of INSPIRATION and AESTHETIC EXPERIENCE.
• A glimpse of the THOUGHTS, FEELINGS
and BELIEFS of the people in their time.
• Forces in their ENVIRONMENT
that INFLUENCED their artwork.
• Transform us into HIGHLY CULTURED, DIGNIFIED and
RESPECTABLE human beings.
• May BEAUTIFY our
HUMANITY.
Basic Assumption About Arts
• Art has been created by VARIOUS PEOPLE, at all places and time.
• Art exist because it is LIKED and ENJOYED.
• Art does NOT GROW OLD.
• Art is something to be SEEN or HEARD.
• Art is the product of MAN’S IMAGINATION, GOOD TASTE and SKILLS in doing things.
• NATURE is artful. Its beauty and artistry could be enhanced.
