Art Appreciation - Prelims

Art appreciation

emphasizes the subjective experience and personal interpretation of artworks

Basic Assumption of Arts

Art is Universal, Cultural, involves Experience

Visual Art

uses colors, shapes, lines, and textures to evoke ideas, emotions, experience

2D Visual Arts

only the dimensions of height and width

Painting

it uses pigments on surfaces like canvas or paper

Drawing

it creates images with pencils, pens, charcoal

Printmaking

uses techniques like etching, woodcut, screen printing

3d Visual Arts

uses height, width, depth

Sculpture

it transforms stone, metal, wood, clay into intricate figures

Architecture

it involves designing and constrcuting buildings and structures

Installation Art

it refers to large-scale artworks designed for specific spaces

Functions of Art and Philosophy

Physical Function, Social Function, Personal Function

Physical Function

It provides tangible value.

Social Function

It addresses public issues and perspectives

Personal Function

offers subjective self-expression and introspection

Basic Philosophical Perspectives

Art as Imitation, Art as Representation, Art as Disinterested Judgment, Art as Communication of Emotion

Art as Imitation

Plato viewed art as imitation. Represents imperfect copies of ideal forms from the World of Forms

Art as Representation

Aristotle agreed with Plato that art imitates. Art shows different realities and explores various possibilities

Art as Disinterested Judgment

Kant's idea of assessing beauty in artworks involves an objective approach, distinct from personal preferences.

Art as Communication of Emotion

Leo Tolstoy believed that art communicates emotions from the artist to the audience, similar to how language conveys information.

Subject types

refer to what the artist portrays, such as people, objects, scenes, or events.

Representational art

recognizable objects, scenes, or figures

Non-representational art

uses shapes, colors, forms, and textures, it focuses on artistic expression rather than depicting specific subjects.

Source of Subject

refer to the diverse inspirations and themes artists draw

Personal Experiences

emotions, memories, and life events from the artist's perspective.

Nature

natural landscapes, elements, and organisms

History

represents events, periods, or themes

Content in Art

refers to the ideas, emotions, and narratives depicted in artworks.

Levels of Meaning

various layers of interpretation beyond its surface appearance

Literal

straightforward depiction or narrative content

Symbolic

symbols to represent deeper abstract ideas or concepts.

Personal

viewer's personal experiences

ARTISTS AND ARTISANS

act as magicians, transforming raw materials into fascinating creations

Artists

create original works of art, expressing personal ideas and emotions

Artisans

skilled craftspeople who create functional or decorative objects

Production Process

not necessarily linear.

Pre-production

pertains to the ideation process of the artist

Production

refers to the execution of the artwork

Post-production

involves setting up, tweaking, and preparing for transport, display, and promotion of the artwork

Medium

refers to the material or means that the artist uses t

Technique

refers to the method and process

Medium

refers to the materials artists use

Technique

refers to the method artists employ to manipulate the chosen medium

GAMABA

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, also known as the "National Living Treasures Award"

Lang Dulay

She was a renowned T'boli Dreamweaver known for her intricate T'nalak designs

Estelita Bantilan

She is a master of the Banig weaving art from Basey, Samar

Alonzo Saclag

He is a master of dance and music from Lubuagan, Kalinga province

Yabing Masalon Dulo

She was a master B'laan ikat weaver from Polomolok, South Cotabato

Art Events

showcase their work, connect with art enthusiasts, spark conversations, and enrich cultural experiences.

Art Exhibitions

curated displays of artwork in galleries or museums

Art Fairs

commercial events where galleries and dealers gather to exhibit and sell artworks

Open Studios

open their workspaces to the public

Art Auctions

artworks are sold to the highest bidder

Art Managers

administrative and operational aspects

Art Curators

select, present, and explain artworks

Art Collectors

create extensive collections

Art Dealers

buying and selling of artworks