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Lesson 2 - Some Basic Assumptions About Art

The document discusses various assumptions about art. It begins by describing the duck-rabbit illusion and how those who can see both images are more creative. It then lists top 10 questions about assumptions of art, such as why art must be collectible or impress others. Next, it provides 5 themes of art including the sacred, politics, stories, human nature, and nature. It gives examples of each theme. The document concludes that there is no single standard to judge art and that themes are implied rather than stated.

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Lesson 2 - Some Basic Assumptions About Art

The document discusses various assumptions about art. It begins by describing the duck-rabbit illusion and how those who can see both images are more creative. It then lists top 10 questions about assumptions of art, such as why art must be collectible or impress others. Next, it provides 5 themes of art including the sacred, politics, stories, human nature, and nature. It gives examples of each theme. The document concludes that there is no single standard to judge art and that themes are implied rather than stated.

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Lesson 2 - Some Basic

Assumptions about Art


What do you see in this picture?
The meaning of the rabbit duck illusion says
that people who are able to see both animals
easily are more creative in general. Most people
can see the duck, but have difficulty seeing the
rabbit — so if you can see both, congratulations!
You probably have a greater sense of creativity
than most people.
The duck-rabbit drawing was first used by
American psychologist Joseph Jastrow in 1899
to make the point that perception is not only
what one sees but also a mental activity and it is
called the duck or rabbit theory
Top 10 Questions on Our Assumptions
about Art
10. Why do we assume that art is always something
intended for public display?
9.Why do we assume that art should be collectible?
8.Why do we assume that art should be intelligent or
explainable or intended to impress?
7.Why should we assume that art has any particular
consistent & persistent qualities at all?
6.Why do we assume that art should be interpreted
without content?
5. Why do we assume that serious art has more significance
of greater value than a doddle which only you seem to
appreciate?
4. Why do we assume that art is something that can be
defined?
3. Why do we assume that popularity is the ultimate
indicator of good art when it is in conflict with your own
taste in art?
2. Why do we assume that art should be art?
1. Why do you assume that this list of questions about
some basic assumptions of art has to have a coherent
message and a sound ending?
“And Yet Another Reason Why We Shouldn't Assume” Stacey Neil (2014)
What is assumption about art?

The basic assumption of art is that there is


enough commonality between our perceptions
and appreciations to feel confident that what I
perceive and what I find beautiful will have the
same effect on you.
Do you appreciate these…
What is the standard of art?
Art is very much a personal experience for
both the creator and the observer. There is no
single standard by which any particular piece
of art may be judged. Judges can look for
certain things …. composition, color, balance,
brushstrokes, rhythm, melody, etc.
Standards of Art
What is art theme?
• What is art theme?
In art, theme is usually about life, society, or human nature, but
can be any other subject. Themes are the fundamental and often
universal ideas explored in a work. Themes are usually implied
rather than explicitly stated.
In art, theme is usually about life, society or human nature, but
can be any other subject. Themes are the fundamental and often
universal ideas explored in a work. Themes are usually implied
rather than explicitly stated. Deep thematic content is not
required in a work, but the great majority of works have thematic
content, not always intended by the author. Analysis of changes
(or implied change) in dynamic characteristics of the work can
provide insight into a theme.
A theme is not the same as the subject of a work. For
example, the subject of Star Wars is "the battle for
control of the galaxy between the Galactic Empire and
the Rebel Alliance". The themes explored in the films
might be "moral ambiguity" or "the conflict between
technology and nature".
Quotes About ART
8 Themes of Art
1. The Sacred Realm
2. Politics and the Social Order
3. Stories and Histories
4. Looking Outward: The Here and Now
5. Looking Inward: The Human Experience
6. Invention and Fantasy
7. The Natural World
8. Art and Art
Examples of The Sacred Realm
Examples of Politics & Social Order
Examples of Stories &
Histories
Examples of Looking Outward: The Here and Now
Examples of Looking Inward:
The Human Experience
Examples of Invention & Fantasy
Examples of The
Natural World
Examples of Art & Art
Activity Worksheets # 1
Assumptions about Art
Directions: Written on the left column are some assumptions about
Art. In this activity worksheet you will use this template to plan
writing about the possible meanings of these assumptions. Write
down your ideas or interpretations on the right side of the chart.
Assumptions about Art Interpretation

Can art be universal or is it always


grounded in its time and place?

Is art timeless or transient?


Art is not nature, nature is not art

Art is not just a recording of human


experience, but it is an involvement
of human experience?
What does art express? Why does
art express? How does it express?
Does art reflect culture? How does
art reflect culture?
Art isn’t creativity and creativity is
not art
Is art a product of imagination or
experience?

Are some works of art better than


others?
References
•Solmerano, ETM, 2019, Art Appreciation, Books
Atbp.Publishing, Corp
• www.dictionary.com
• goole.com/search
• www.quroa.com
• en.wikipedia.org
• www.studyblue.com
• www.arteducators.org
Thank you very much
MA. VICTORIA A. CABIGAN, Ed.D.
Subject Professor

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