Gec 6 Module 1
Gec 6 Module 1
Gec 6 Module 1
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Art Appreciation will introduce students to the visual arts and the variety of art mediums and techniques
used to create two and three dimensional works of art. The purpose of this module is to build a context for
understanding the arts; structurally, socially, culturally and historically with the intention of making art meaningful
to the student’s everyday life.
Learning Outcomes
LECTURE NOTES
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Art is often associated with the visual arts paintings and sculpture but in modern sense it is extended to
other creative and expressive human activities which include even those that employ digital and highly technical
creative works like cinema and photography. Art is something that is perennially around us. Some people may
deny having to do with the arts but it is indisputable that life presents us with many forms of and opportunities
for communion with the arts.
A bank manager choosing what tie to wear together with his shirt and shoes, a politician shuffling her
music track while comfortably seated on her car looking for her favorite song, a student marveling at the intricate
designs of medieval cathedral during his field trip, and a market vendor cheering for her bet in a dance competition
on a noontime TV program all manifest concern for values that are undeniably, despite tangentially, artistic.
Despite the seemingly overflowing instances of arts around people, one still finds the need to see more and
experience more, whether consciously or unconsciously.
ETYMOLOGY
The word “at” is rooted from the 13th century French word “art” which means skills. The same
root of the following words that is equivalent to human creativeness:
PHILOSOPHY OF ART
The definition of art has been debated for centuries among philosophers. “What is art?” is the
most basic question in the philosophy of aesthetics which really means “how do we determine what is
defined as art?” This implies two subtexts: the essential nature of art, and its social importance. The
definition of art has generally fallen into three categories: representation, expression, and form.
Art as Representation: Mimesis. Plato first developed the idea of art as “mimesis”, which, in
Greek, means copying or imitation. It is defined as the representation or replication of something
that is beautiful or meaningful. Until roughly the end of the 18th century, a work of art was valued
on the basis of how faithfully it replicated its subject.
Art as Expression of Emotional Content. Expression became important during the Romantic
Movement with artwork expressing a definite feeling, as in the sublime or dramatic.
Art as Form. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was one of the most influential of the early theorists
toward the end of the 18th century. He believed that art should not have a concept but should be
judged only on its formal qualities because the content of a work of art is not an aesthetic interest.
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Anthropological- artworks are defined and categorized according to the culture or country they
originated, thus we have:
1. Pre-historic artwork which most of the times is highlighted for its archeological value
more than its aesthetics.
2. Pre-communal or tribal artworks which are creative creation of indigenous and tribal
communities.
3. Asian, Western, Arabian, Mediterranean, French, Italian and etc. and all these categories
refers to the particular regional setting or country they originated.
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Thematic- some reference would consider the philosophy, the principle, the medium and
technique employed by the artists.
According to Critique and Patrons- critique and patron of the arts come from the elite sector of
the society thus the categories marginalize or discriminate other works that they don’t
patronage.
1. High Art and Low Arts- the former of the powerful and the latter is culture of the less
powerful
2. Art and Popular Culture- culture of the elite has aesthetic appeal while the culture of
masses is popular and less appealing
3. High Priced and Low Priced- works of geniuses and popular artist are priced higher while
others struggle to have their work exhibited and bought for the commercial value is less
and it is not then considered as a good investment.
Deconstruction of the aesthetic and real value of Art.
C. PURPOSE OF ART
Recording Appearances
Making the Invisible Visible
Communicating
Delighting
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VISUAL ARTS
Technically are human’s creative activity that can be seen and delight the eyes. It is the element that
maximizes the potent quality of lines, forms, colors, shadows, lights and texture to represent realities in either
distorted, abstract or realist form. These elements of art are generally produced when something is done to the
medium after the technique is carried out.
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1. LINES- refers to a point moving at an identifiable path- it has length and direction. It also has width. It
is one-dimensional, however, it has the capacity to either define perimeters of the artwork (edges)
and/or become a substantial component of the composition.
Straight Lines: Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal
VERTICAL LINES and HORIZONTAL LINES- refers to the orientation of the line.
Horizontal Lines- are normally associated with rest or calm.
Vertical Lines- connote elevation or height, which is usually taken to exaltation or aspiration for action.
Diagonal and crooked Lines- it conveys movement and instability, although the progression can be seen.
Curved Lines- these are lines that bend or coil. They allude to softness, grace, flexibility, or even sensuality.
FIGURE 9: Known for using lines to provide the outline or contour of the figures he portrays in his work, KEITH
HARING first executed the public mural “TODOS JUNTOS PODEMOS PARAR EL SIDA” (Together We Can Stop
AIDS) in Barcelona in 1989.
FIGURE 11. Lines may not necessarily be explicit or literally shown. As what many examples will portray, implied
lines may be just as powerful, if not more. In “The Raft of Medusa” the position and orientation of the bodies
are aboard the raft are predominantly diagonal in direction.
4 SPACE
It is usually inferred from a sense of depth, whether it is real or simulated. Real space is three-dimensional.
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6 TEXTURE
Visual appearance of things
Characteristics of the surface of the art work
Sense perception
Significant in artworks like sculpture and painting
Commercially important in skin, clothes, jewelry and other objects
7 PERSPECTIVE
To adjust and express the distance and depth of the object of the art work
Distant appearance of the object
Let’s Wrap It Up
Art is a product of man’s creativity, imagination, and expression. An artwork may be inspired by nature
or other works of art, but an artist invents his own forms and patterns due to what perceives as beautiful and
incorporates them in creating his masterpiece.
In any art appreciation course, the module or lesson on the elements and principles of art are
considered one of the most rudimentary stages in easing the student into a meaningful experience with art,
regardless of its form. The focal point(s) that draw the attention of the viewer is also interesting to note, as this
provides insight as to the interest and values that are of most weight to him or her. These perhaps will help
create a bridge in which a person, who may not normally find pleasure in looking at art, may consider future
engagement with it.