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MODULE 1
HUMANITIES 112
ART APPRECIATION: AN INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
As a branch of knowledge, Humanities explores the
human conditions through the use of analytical, critical, or
theoretical methods. This lesson will give
you an introduction to what this whole course is all about.
Art Appreciation is primarily intended for the Humanities
course at the tertiary level. Nevertheless, this may also
be used as a reference material for other courses in
teaching the meaning and importance of art, its elements,
and its development in the Philippines.
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of this chapter, the students should be able to:
• understand the importance of Humanities and Art Appreciation in every individual’s life;
• gain a general knowledge of the creation and functions of arts; and
• recognize the certain purpose of art as well as its classification and discuss their
characteristics.
PRETEST
As a preliminary activity for the topic, kindly reflect on the following questions:
1. Do you think of yourself as a creative person? If you do,
why? If you don’t, why not?
2. Are you more creative and most productive when feeling
happy? Do you suffer if you are not?
3. How do you determine whether a particular art is an
original work of an artist?
4. What talent/s would you like to improve as a person? Why?
CONTENT
Meaning and Importance of Humanities
Etymologically, the term “Humanities” is from a Latin word humanus which means
educated. It refers to the learning of arts such as architecture, dance, literature, music,
painting, theatre, and sculpture (Sanches, 2011).They are branches of knowledge that
focuses on the human opinions, and relationships (Machlis, 2003). As a branch of learning,
the artwork is considered as the material object while its creativity and appreciation is the
formal object (Menoy, 2009& Marcos, et al., 2010).
Likewise, Humanities is more concerned on how a person expresses his/her
feelings. These feelings can be in facial manifestations or body movements. Laughing,
crying, clenching our fists, curling our toes, stretching out our fingers, and crossing our
arms are representations of humanities (Menoy, 2009).
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As a branch of knowledge, Humanities explores on human conditions through the
use of analytical, critical, or theoretical methods. These methods are in the form of ideas
and words that help makes our life more meaningful. Moreover, Humanities can also be
as the study on how an individual documented and processed his/her experiences
particularly in connecting to others (Stanford University, 2016).Imparting humanities as an
academic science is designed to let our learners (particularly the new generations) become
creative and artistic individuals. Humanities help the students to connect with the
community through art exposure like museum outings, concerts, theatre performance, etc.
(Marcos, 2010).
Description of Art Appreciation
When we look around, we see a lot of things that relate to art. Art can come in the
form of many items such as posters, paintings, portraits, covers, and more. People look at
art in different ideas that they want to know more about or may be studying. Art can shows
ideas about the past, what is currently happening and what may happen in the future. It
can also show meaning, love, boredom, and creativity (Ramos, 2012). Art can be
meaningful because of the colors, shapes, and depictions it can create.
Art Appreciation is a way to motivate ideas and allows individuals to illustrate their
feelings when they viewed an artwork. It helps develops critical and innovative skills in
thinking and teaches essential qualities in listening, observing, and responding to multiple
viewpoints It also requires an ability to differentiate what is apparent and what is not
(Gargaro & Jilg, 2016 and Sanger, 2012).
The Creation of Arts
In our life, we experience so much fragmentation of our thoughts and feelings. But,
by creating arts, it brings things back together. We merely make art because of so many
reasons, and we enjoy the process of it.
The word “art” is from a Latin arti, which means craftsmanship, inventiveness,
mastery of form, skill. It includes literature, music, paintings, photography, sculpture, etc.
It serves as an original record of human needs and achievements. It usually refers to the
so-called “fine arts” (e.g., graphics, plastic, and building) and to the so-called “minor arts”
(everyday, useful, applied, and decorative arts). It is the process of using our senses and
emotions in making creative activities (Marcos, 2010). It is a human capability to make
things beautiful (e.g., buildings, illustration, designing, painting, sculpture, and
Photography) through the production of his/her imagination depending on the preparation,
theme, medium, and values used.
Significantly, the word artist comes from the French word artiste and the Spanish
artista, which means “performer.” It is someone who creates art that is merely trades and
professions by which different people make their livings (Goines, 2004).
Artist is most often refers to those who create within a context of the fine arts such
as acting, dancing, drawing, filmmaking, painting, sculpture, writing, photography, and
music. They are those who use imagination, and a skill to construct works that may be
judged to have aesthetic importance. Creativity is a characteristic of an artist that
progressed in the extent of his/her life to express feelings. These are all processed in three
significant phases namely: Creation of Forms; Creation of Ideas; and Creation of the
Materials (Sanchez, 2011).
a. The Creations of ideas. Artists are usually impressionable persons. They used
their experiences as their basis in the making of dance, picture, a poem, or a
play or a song. For example, a composer may write a song on the developing
romance between a man and a woman, or on the pains of a broken-hearted.
b. The Creations of the Materials. The artist uses different materials or mediums
to give form to an idea. For example, a painter uses pigments; a sculptor uses
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wood, metal or stone; an author uses words; and a composer who uses musical
sounds to determine the notes.
c. The Creations of Forms. There are diverse forms used by the artists in
expressing their ideas. It is a medium of artistic expression recognized as fine
art. This form is used to explain the physical nature of the artwork like in metal
sculpture, an oil painting, etc.
Functions of Arts
From the very beginning, arts have been part of human history. It described,
defined, and deepened the human experience. In the Prehistoric period for example,
peoples performed songs and dances to gratify their ancestors. Likewise, hunters brushed
different figures on the walls of caves to depict their day to day experiences. Arts also serve
several functions which are item outcome to its purpose (Menoy, 2009), namely:
1. Individual Function- The artists perform arts because of the passion of their
respective art forms. A singer presents a concert for free because of his
advocacy and the love of singing. For example, Performing Arts- These arts
are those forms in which the artists used his/her own body, face, and presence
as a medium.
2. Social Function- Man associates with others through his art performance that
arouses social consciousness. Examples of this association are the choral
singing, group dancing, public art exhibits and other practices.
3. Economic Functions- Arts are emerging as a potent force in the economic life
of people assumes an essential role as a direct and indirect contributor to state
economies. Example of this is by generating economic vitality in under-
performing regions through crafts, tourism, and cultural attractions.
4. Political Functions- Art provides a forum for ideas that will lead to employment,
prestige, status, and power. During election period, for example, the candidates
created their artworks (poster) which expresses their propaganda, agendas
and political views about making a stable society.
5. Historical Functions- Art is an essential technique for information to be recorded
and preserved. It serves to document or reconstruct historical figure and
events. Most arts that are in Museums, for example, are filled with amazing
stories about the world most excellent and most creative people who brought
us the treasures. By looking at a work of art’s colors, materials, and symbolism,
we can learn about the story and culture that produced it in the past.
6. Cultural Functions- Art is an articulation and transmission of new information
and values. Example, when you think of Manila, you probably think of Fort
Santiago, Luneta Park, and its world-renowned churches, or the famous
Intramuros.
7. Physical Functions- Buildings are artistically designed and constructed to
protect their occupants and make their life inside more meaningful. Architects,
Industrial and Graphic Designers, and Interior Decorators share responsibility
in building environment that balance forms and functions.
8. Aesthetic Functions- Any artwork means beauty. It is visual spice for gracefully
adorned interiors and can bring out the most elegant features of different décor
elements. It reasonably reproduced visual images which communicate through
fantastic persuasions and meaningful words.
Purpose of Art
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Creativity or imagination is the primary basis of art. Art is created when an artist
produces a stimulating experience that is considered by his audience to have artistic merit.
The artwork is the visual expression of an idea or experience of an artist, through the use
of a medium (Frank, 2011). It allows expression of the individuality of the artist. Through
artistic endeavors, we can share what is important to us with others and can learn about
the values of feelings of those sharing art with us. Some purposes of art are the following
(Marcos et al., 2011).
1. Create Beauty- Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, and intuitions. It
is the communication of concepts that cannot be faithfully portrayed by words alone. The Artist
has considered nature as the standard of beauty. The example of beauty can be in a snowy
mountain scene, and the art is the photograph of it shown to the family.
2. Performing Arts- These arts are those forms in which the artists used his/her own
body, face, and presence as a medium. It is intended to beautify things to please and amuse
the viewers through its colors and patterns.
3. Reveal Truth- Artwork helped to pursue truth and attempted to reveal about how
the world works. It is a kind of language that allows artists to send a message to the souls of the
recipients that help change their attitudes, their sensibility, and their ethics.
4. Express Values- Arts can illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional
world. Through arts, the artist will be encouraged to develop their creativity, challenge, and
communication skills. It also promotes self- esteem and wellness.
5. Commemorate Experience- Art serves to convey the personal experiences of an
artist and record his impression in his work.
6. Create Harmony- An artist makes use of the composition to put an order in the
diverse content of his work.
Classifications of Art
Many changes in the arts took place during the early modern period. Its classification can be on
many characteristics, including form, shape, function, use, or social context. Works of art are
classified in many different ways, namely:
1. Visual Arts- These arts are those forms
that create works which are primarily
visual (forms perceived by the eyes).
The man can take the beauty of nature
through a piece of paper so that other
people may take time appreciating the
captured image. Examples of these arts
include:
a. Painting- This form of visual art
aims to evoke an emotion from the
viewers. It is practice by applying
colors or other media to a surface
with a brush or other objects.
b. Sculpture- This form of
visual arts characterized as the art of representing an imagined or
observed objects in hard materials such as glass, metals, or wood in three
dimensions.
c. Architecture- This form of art provides us the physical structure we lived. It is a
profound expression of human culture in a particular period, and it will endure and
outlive us in forms of monuments that future generations will study and strive to
understand.
d. Drawing- This form of art enhances the way we see the world around and
conditions us to capture its details in a two-dimensional medium. This has been a
critical element of art throughout history and in the contemporary art world.
e. Photography- This form of art is a process of creating portraits by recording
radiation on a radiation-sensitive medium, such as electronic image sensors or
photographic films.
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2. Performing Arts- These arts are
those forms in which the artists
used his/her own body, face, and
presence as a medium. Examples
of these arts are as follows:
a. Theatre (Drama) - This form of
art uses performers to present
the experience of a real or
imagined event before a live
audience in a specific place and
time.
b. Music- This form of art helps to express our mood and feel the way through our
emotions and ideas. Based on a study, different types of music may be suitable to
different moods though classical music is still recommended as the most calming
music option.
c. Dance- This form of art is expressed through body movement which entails social
interaction, or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
d. Film- This form of art allows us to explore the complexities of the human situation.
This is used to work out our emotions, to make history comes alive, science is
explained, and literary works are brought into life.
e. Installation Art- The fundamental nature of this form of art is the participation of the
spectators. In this work of art, viewers become active and navigate the work in an
environment that they can experience visually. It also has the capacity of passing
on particular information about any significant event around the world and
interactively represents documentary issues.
f. Opera- This form of art helps to tell stories through music. This is also performed
with a full orchestra composed of the various musical instrument sections. In this
art form, singers and musicians perform a dramatic work by combining text (called
a libretto) and musical score.
g. Stagecraft- This form of art is a technical aspect of theatrical production. This
includes constructing and arranging scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, the
design of costumes, makeup, and procurement of props, stage management and
recording and mixing of sound.
3. Literary Arts- These arts centered on
creative writing and other composition
processes which intended to read. These
include prose and poetry (e.g., novels, short
stories, sonnet, ballad, epic, and essay).
The Value of Arts in the Educational System
Knowing and practicing the arts disciplines are fundamental to the development of the
minds and spirits of the students (National Art Education Association, 1994). Arts are inseparable
from education. When early humans drew images on the walls of the caves, the artworks have
been the means of recording human experiences and of making sense of the world. It educates
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us on how early people lived and survived. Thus, without the skills in the arts, no one can claim
that he/she is professionally trained.
There are several reasons for the arts to be included in an educational system. It is evident
that involvement in the arts has been shown to help students in their academic, personal, and
social development. Listed below are other details for this assertion.
1. Arts are worth studying because it served to connect our imaginations with the most profound
questions of human existence.
2. Arts are always used because it helps to present issues and ideas to teach, persuade, and
entertain people.
3. Arts are integral to every person’s daily life because it helps shape our spiritual, political,
economic, cultural, and social environments.
4. Arts are refreshing because it offers unique sources of enjoyment and it investigates
relationships between thought and actions.
5. Arts develop students attitudes because it teaches self-discipline, reinforces self- esteem,
fosters the thinking skills and creativity and values the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY No. 1
THE VALUE OF ARTS:
A REFLECTION
Directions: Write a reflective essay on the importance of Arts and try to capsulize your
understanding of the lesson.
ASSESSMENT
In just 2-5 sentences, discuss the following concepts listed below.
1. Humanities
2. Stagecraft
3. Creation of Art
4. Purpose of Art
5. Art
QUIZ
Identification: Identify the following.
1. Art provides a forum for ideas that will lead to employment, prestige, status,
and power.
2. It is created when an artist produces a stimulating experience that is
considered by his audience to have artistic merit.
3. The fundamental nature of this form of art is the participation of the spectators.
4. This form of art helps to express our mood and feel the way through our
emotions and ideas.
5. This form of art is expressed through body movement which entails social
interaction, or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
6. These arts are those forms in which the artists used his/her own body, face,
and presence as a medium.
7. This form of art is a process of creating portraits by recording radiation on a
radiation-sensitive medium, such as electronic image sensors or photographic
films.
8. It explores on human conditions through the use of analytical, critical, or
theoretical methods.
9. Fort Santiago, Luneta Park, churches or the famous Intramuros is an example
of.
10. Characteristics of an artist that progressed in the extent of his/her life to
express feelings.
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3. Sanchez, C.A. et al (2012), Introduction to the Humanities, Rex Book Store
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Appreciaiton
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Website
https://sites.google.com > humanities
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https://southern.libguides.com/c.php?g=569485&p=3924526
RUBRIC
Answer Key
1. Political function
2. Art
3. Installation art
4. Music
5. Dance
6. Performing arts
7. Photography
8. Humanities
9. Cultural function
10. Creativity
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