ART APP PRELIMINARY

Humanities

The study of man's expression of feelings, thoughts, intuition, values, and ideas.

Art

A medium of expression where ideas, emotions, and feelings are conveyed without words.

Intellectual activity

A focus on the products of man such as literature, art, music, language, religion, law, philosophy, and artifacts of past civilizations.

Creativity

A key element that differentiates artworks; it involves original ideas and imagination.

Imagination

The ability to create bold, innovative ideas that can stimulate change.

Art Appreciation

A three-unit course that teaches students to analyze, critique, and appreciate art.

Performance Art

Live art using the human body, props, and sound.

Graphic Arts

Visual arts that include painting, drawing, and photography, typically in 2D forms.

Plastic Arts

3D visual arts including sculpture, architecture, and crafts.

Fine Arts

Art forms such as painting, sculpture, and architecture that are created for aesthetic value.

Applied Arts

Design and decoration of functional objects, integrating artistic principles.

Cultural Function of Art

Art used in rituals, celebrations, and worship, expressing cultural beliefs.

Subjective Evaluation

The understanding of art based on individual experience and perception.

Robin George Collingwood's View

Art expresses rather than induces emotion.

Purpose of Visual Arts

To communicate emotions and ideas, tell stories, and document events.

Common Visual Art Forms

Includes painting, sculpture, photography, design, and craft.