Module 1: Unit 1 and Unit 2 Flashcards
Art is derived from the Latin word
ars meaning talent, skill, ability
This is the process of transforming imaginative ideas and concepts into tangible and
meaningful forms. It involves the ability to think divergently, combine disparate elements,
and generate novel solutions.
Creativity
This refers to the ability of the mind to generate mental images, ideas, concepts, and
scenarios that are not immediately present in the external world.
Imagination
This refers to the communication of emotions, thoughts, and ideas through
various artistic mediums and forms.
Expression
This category of art involves poetry, drama, theater arts.
Literature
This category of art includes painting, drawing, sculpture.
Visual art
This is art on a flat surface.
Graphic arts
This involves the abilities of malleability, plasticity, and the forming and molding of shape.
Plastic arts
The purpose of this art is for beautification.
Decorative Art
The audience is involved in this type of art.
Performing Arts
This involves composition, notation, arrangement.
Music
This includes construction and interior design.
Architecture
This refers to a premise, belief, or foundational idea that underlies how
individuals perceive, understand, and engage with art.
Art assumption
Explain: Art is Universal
art has the ability to
transcend cultural, geographical, and temporal boundaries, appealing to human
emotions, experiences, and senses on a global scale. This assumption implies that
certain artistic themes, emotions, and aesthetics are shared among diverse cultures
and can evoke similar responses and meanings regardless of the cultural context.
Explain: Art is not Nature
It asserts that art is a product of human
intention, imagination, and creative manipulation, separate from the unaltered
aspects of the natural environment.
Explain: Art is Cultural
This assumption
recognizes that art is not created in isolation but is deeply influenced by the beliefs,
values, traditions, historical circumstances, and social dynamics of a particular
culture. Art serves as a reflection of cultural identity, a medium for cultural
expression, and a vehicle for conveying cultural messages and meanings.
Explain: Art involves experience
art is not
just an object or artifact; it is a process that engages the viewer’s senses, emotions,
thoughts, and perceptions. This assumption emphasizes that the full appreciation
and understanding of art often require a personal and subjective engagement with
the artwork, creating a unique and meaningful experience for each individual.
Explain: Art is an expression
art
serves as a means for artists to communicate their thoughts, emotions, perspectives,
and inner experiences to an audience. Art is often viewed as a form of self-expression,
allowing artists to convey ideas and feelings that may be difficult or impossible to
articulate through other forms of communication.
Explain the beauty in art.
BEAUTY in art is a complex and subjective concept that refers to qualities or
attributes that are visually pleasing, aesthetically appealing, and evoke a sense of
admiration or delight in the viewer. However, the meaning of beauty in art is not
universally fixed, as it can vary across cultures, historical periods, and individual
perspectives. It is shaped by cultural, social, personal, and artistic contexts, making
it a dynamic and evolving concept.
What are the values of art?
The value of creating
Material value
Historical value
Religious value
Patriotic value
Symbolic value
Societal value
This value talks about the act of creating as a reward in itself.
The value of creating
This value of art talks about the valuable materials that art is created from.
Material value
This value of art says that artwork is a record of cultural history.
Historical value
This value of art talks about the illustration of beliefs and how artwork has been believed to contain the spirits of gods or ancestors.
Religious value
This value talks about how art is a national pride, both as an example of the skill and dedication of a country’s artisans and as expressions of national accomplishments and history.
Patriotic value
This value of art talks about communicating ideas and concepts that can be understood across language barriers and cultures.
Symbolic Value
This value of art talks about how art is a window into the human struggles and stories of all people.
Societal Value
What are the functions of art?
Personal Function
Social Function
Spiritual function
Cultural function
Utilitarian function
This function of art says that Art serves as a means for individuals to express their emotions, thoughts, and personal
experiences. It’s a way for artists to communicate their inner world and create a
connection with their audience on a personal level.
Personal function
Art has the power to comment on and engage with societal issues, spark conversations,
and influence social change. It can serve as a platform to address political, cultural, and
ethical topics that impact a larger community.
Social function
This function of art says that art has been a vehicle for expressing and exploring spiritual beliefs, rituals, and
experiences. It often serves as a bridge between the human and divine, helping
individuals connect with the sacred or the transcendent.
Spiritual function of art
This function of art says that art reflects the cultural identity, values, and traditions of a society. It captures the
essence of a particular time and place, preserving and transmitting cultural heritage to
future generations.
Cultural function
This function of art says that art can be functional, serving practical purposes in daily life while also embodying
aesthetic qualities.
Utilitarian function
This refers to the canvas, paper, or any medium an artist uses to create their work. It involves the arrangement of visual elements such as lines, shapes, colors, and textures within that confines of that space.
Physical Art
This refers to the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual realm that an artist delves into during the creative process. It is the mental landscape where an artist explores their thoughts, feelings, memories, and personal experiences. This space is deeply connected tot her artist’s inner world, and their soul.
Metaphorical Space
