Characteristics-of-Visual-Arts

Characteristics of Visual Arts and Performing Arts

• Visual Arts: Includes various forms like painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. It engages viewers through visual stimuli.

• Performing Arts: Encompasses forms such as theater, dance, and music,

  

  Assumptions and Nature of Art

  • Humanities studies how people process and document the human experience through art, literature, music, architecture, dance, and theater.

  • Art is defined as "human ingenuity in adapting natural things to man's use" and originates from the Latin word "ars," meaning skill or craft.

  • Studying humanities connects us to unfamiliar places, helps us understand history, fosters cultural connections, and increases respect for cultural differences.

  Why Study Art?

  • Studying art helps us understand individual differences.

  • Art enhances decision-making and problem-solving skills.

  • It nurtures imagination, originality, and innovativeness.

  Assumptions of Art

  • Art is universal as exemplified by works like Spolarium by Juan Luna, Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, Great Wave of Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, and The Scream by Edvard Munch.

  • Art is not good because it is old, but old because it is good.

  • Art involves experience.

  Nature of Art

  • Art is everywhere and serves as a form of expression and communication of emotions.

  • Art involves skill in handling materials to create new and meaningful units.

  • Art involves experience, requiring appreciation through communication, self-expression, and gratifying experiences.

  Art and Nature

  • Art is not nature, as it is created by human beings, even when inspired by nature.

  • Artists use nature as a medium, but art itself is not nature.

  Art and Culture

  • Art is cultural; every culture possesses its own unique art forms like dance, song, design, or tattoos.

  • Art is considered the epitome of human life. performers communicate ideas and emotions through their performances.

Subjects

• Definition: Refers to the main idea expressed in an artwork.

• Importance: Answers the question, "What is the artwork about?" It helps to understand the narrative or intention behind the piece.

Theme

• Definition: Refers to the learning focus of a particular discipline taught within a specific period.

• Relevance: Establishes a central idea or message that guides the learning and understanding of a subject.

Concepts

• Definition: A visual representation that tells a story or conveys a certain look.

• Application: Commonly used in film and video games to convey a vision and set the tone for an entire production.

Medium

• Definition: Refers to any material used to create an artwork.

• Examples: Could include oil paint, clay, digital media, and more, impacting the overall expression and style of the artwork.

Processes

• Definition: A series of actions, steps, and procedures taken to achieve a particular output.

• Importance: Highlights the journey of creation, emphasizing the methods and organization in artistic production.

Techniques

• Definition: Refers to the tools and methods used to bring about a desired outcome in the creation of artwork.

• Relevance: Plays a crucial role in how the final piece of art is perceived and affects the overall quality and effectiveness of the work.