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At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify various planes in art
- Categorize and organize information from different sources

Definition of Plane: A plane is a flat surface area within space.
Picture Plane: In two-dimensional art, the picture plane refers to the actual surface (e.g. paper, canvas, wood) upon which artwork is created, where no third-dimensional illusion exists.

It is impossible to accurately depict three-dimensional reality on a two-dimensional plane, leading artists to utilize distortion to create visual depth.
Example: Giotto’s artwork demonstrates this distortion technique on two-dimensional surfaces.

Art should be interpreted as texts conveying complex ideas influenced by ideologies and worldviews.
Important questions to consider when evaluating art:
- What emotional response does the work provoke?
- How do specific elements contribute to this response?

To analyze a work of art, gather the following:

Title of the Work: Links the title to the overall meaning of the art piece.
Name of the Artist: Include biographical information such as the artist's generation, dominant trends during their active years, and personal background which may influence their artwork.
Medium and Technique: Identify the medium (academic vs non-academic) and the specific techniques used (e.g., mixed media).
Date of Work: Provides historical context and situates the artwork within the art history timeline.
Dimensions or Measurements: The format and size of the artwork which contributes to its interpretation.
Provenance: Research ownership history for additional context and meanings associated with the art piece.

Considers elements, technical aspects, and materials as symbols conveying deeper meanings.
Example: Pablo Picasso’s "The Old Guitarist" features a guitarist representing the spirit of music and perseverance.

Focuses on the subject's socio-political implications and the visual representation of figures.
Questions to explore:
- How does the positioning of figures affect interpretation? (frontal, profile, etc.)
- What does cropping or gaze orientation imply?

Examines historical and cultural influences on a piece of art and its thematic content.
Example: "The Old Guitarist" reflects the struggles during the early 20th century in Spain.

Art history studies artistic objects considering their historical and stylistic contexts, involving the examination of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and decorative arts.
Artists’ works are evaluated based on their stylistic similarities and relevance to their periods.

Western Art spans numerous stylistic periods from prehistoric times to modern ones.
Significant influences on art include:
- Prehistoric depictions in rock art
- Influence of the Christian Church on artistic themes
- Shift to secular themes in the post-1800 era reflecting political influences
Major historical classifications: Classical, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance, and so forth.

Eastern Art (Asian Art) has historical developments parallel to Western art but often precedes them in evolution.
Major influences include religious, cultural, and philosophical themes encompassing Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and Korean art.

Reflects the society's aspects influenced by religion, politics, and philosophy from Neolithic times onwards.

Evolved from early pottery to ink painting shaped by foreign influences (particularly Buddhism) over time.

Flourished significantly during historical milestones (e.g., the Goryeo Dynasty) showing strong Buddhist influences alongside a later shift to Neo-Confucian secular themes.

Various forms including painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, dance, and cinema, have evolved reflecting cultural changes and the influence of colonial periods.