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Benguet State University-Bokod Campus

Ambangeg, Daclan, Bokod, Benguet
Second Semester, SY 2020-2021

ART APPRECIATION
(ART 21)

A Learning Packet
(Week 5)

Cherry S. Tolano
Course Instructor

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PRE-TEST

Name: ELIO, GLINDA C. Score:

Course/Year: BTVETED I Date:
Time Schedule:

Identification: Identify the following items listed below. Write your answer in the box
provided before each number.

line 1. It is a continuous marking made by a moving point.

carving 2. It is a subtractive process whereby the material
systematically eliminated from the outside.

wood cutting 3. It is a form of working wood using cutting tools.

sculpture 4. It is a human-made object that venerated for the spirit it re

resented.
3D art 5. It is a sculpture in the round depicting one or more people
or animals.
Replica 6. It refers to the exact copy or reproduction of an artwork.

Bust 7. It is a sculpted or cast representation of the upper part of a

human figure depicting a person’s head and neck.
Mobile 8. It is a type of sculpture in which objects are suspended and
balanced in the air.
Base 9. It refers to the portion of the work on which the sculpture
rests.
sculpt 10. It is the Latin word of sculpture which means "to carve."

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Chapter 5
PAINTING
The subject matter we are drawn to paint and how we ultimately portray it is as
diverse as the human experience itself. We are each drawn to specific subject
matter and even when two of us work from the same subject, we bring our own
perspective to the portrayal. This is what makes painting so exciting.
"Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature inro his own nature into his
pictures
-Henry Wards Beecher

LET’S GET STARTED!

Painting Analysis: Analyze the painting below and answer the following questions:

The Accidental Artist (Raquel Diokno)

Photo Credit from: https://www.artpal.com

1. What does the painting say to you personally?

Indigenous knowledge-practices are eroding, disintegrating at a rapid pace with the
dominant rule of greed, individualism and apathy in the current social order at both
the macro and micro-levels. Indigenous peoples are already being integrated with the
wider world and are not living in isolation. But can positive Indigenous knowledge
and practices be revived and reinforced? This must be an act of self-determination, a
collective political will and action. 

2. What connection do you see between the subject matter and the technique used?
The subject matter we are drawn to paint and how we ultimately portray it is as
diverse as the human experience itself. We are each drawn to specific subject matter
and even when two of us work from the same subject, we bring our own perspective
to the portrayal. This is what makes painting so exciting.

3. What is your subjective reaction to this work of art?

My opinion is simple. Art is art.

What I find quite offensive is abstract artists claiming that traditional art isn't art (and
yes, I've seen this happen way too often). I keep hearing things like, traditional art,
such as landscapes are just ways of capturing the "now" because photography wasn't a
thing back then, and therefore isn't truly art because there isn't any "aesthetic feeling."

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However, what I also find very offensive is traditional artists calling abstract art, not
art (which I've heard as well). They claim that just because there is one dot of paint in
the middle of the canvas, it doesn't require skill and is too simple.

What I'm trying to get at here is, art is about interpretation. Traditional art can be
interpreted too, and art doesn't always necessarily require skill. People have different
opinions on art because each piece of art appeals to everyone differently.

So like that slab of white paint on canvas...yes it was "easy" to paint that (skill-wise),
but through interpretation...it could have lots of meanings. So in the end, some people
might consider that art, some might not, and I think the debate to determine whether
that piece of work is "art" holds aesthetic value...and that is truly art.

4. What do you think is the cultural meaning and context of the work of art?

Context consists of all of the things about the artwork that might have influenced the artwork
or the maker (artist). These would include when the work was made; where it was made
(both culturally and geographically); why it was made; and possibly some other details or
information. Contextualism—looking at the cultural context of an artwork—can deepen
and/or improve our understanding of an artwork, but it may or may not change our first
impressions; and it doesn’t really have an effect on formal analysis. With some additional
contextual information about the time, the culture, and the maker/artist of an artwork, we can
become more informed. All artworks exist in a context—more accurately, all artworks exist
in multiple contexts.

Activity: Why are elements of art important?

The Elements of Art that are all important in what makes a work of art interesting. Line,
Color, Shape, and Texture can be used individually, or combined together to create more
impact. It is the artist's decision in how they want to use them according to their style of
art.

Find me Activity:

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How many human faces do you see in the picture? _____8___

Count the legs of this elephants. How many are legs did you find? __6_____

Evaluation
Essay: Answer briefly the following questions below. (5 points each)

1. What are the differences between oil and acrylic paints?

There are some key differences between acrylic and oil paints. Oil paints have much
slower drying times than acrylic paints. You will have more flexibility with oil paints due
to longer the drying times. ... With acrylic paints you must be decisive with your strokes,
as the paint quickly dries once applied.
2. What do you think are the benefits of paintings in our lives?
I have been on two painting holidays with Flavours and the experience was unforgettable.
It was great to be with people who shared the same passion as I have for painting. From a
personal point of view I found it very relaxing and so beneficial to one’s wellbeing.
Through painting you can immerse yourself and forget what’s going on in the world
around you. A kind of mental escape which all of us need from this hectic and unsettled
world we live in. I can only highly recommend Flavours and the excellent tuition and
can’t wait to travel with them again in the near future.
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3. What are the secondary colors? How are they formed?

The secondary colors—orange, green, and violet (purple)—are created by mixing two of
the primary colors together in equal measure. Orange consists of red plus yellow. Green
consists of yellow plus blue.
4. What is the real goal of perspective in art? Explain.
Perspective in art is what gives our work a 3D look rather than a flat painting or drawing.
It sounds complicated and boring but it is actually quite simple and is probably something
we already understand but just haven’t applied it to our work.Understanding perspective
in art makes our work look real and in proportion. Learning how to use perspective to add
distance will give depth to our painting or drawing and make it so much more interesting
and realistic
5. Why line is considered the most important element in painting? Support your answer.
In terms of art, line is considered to be a moving dot. It has an endless number of uses in
the creation of art.Line can control an viewer's eye. It can describe edges. It can indicate
form as well as movement. It can also indicate value and a light source in drawing.When
line is used for value or shading, we most typically see it used in the form of hatching or
cross hatching. Although these are arguably the most common forms of using line for
adding value, there is an endless number of ways that it can be used.A simple way of
thinking of a line is to imagine a point that moves.

Painting Project
For your Midterm Art Project, choose one of the Painting Styles (Modern or Western
Styles) discussed in this chapter. Paint any subject that you wish to paint in a canvass,
preferably using ¼ cardboard. Use different element of painting, mediums and colors. Give
your painting a title and provide a brief write-up (maximum of 100 words) explaining the
significance and meaning of your art project.

You will find the rubric that will be used to grade your art project on the next page.

Name: ____________________ Painting Title: ________________________________

Explanation of the painting: (20 points)

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Rate Teacher
Painting Rubric
Yourself Rating
Composition and Design:
0-1 Art exhibits lack of planning in the design and composition
2-Ideas are expressed with no unity in composition
3-Composition demonstrates limited knowledge of the Principles and
Elements of Design
4-Artwork exhibits good composition and design elements
5-Artwork exhibits masterful execution of the Principles and Elements
of Design (Line, composition, space, movement balance, emphasis,
pattern, unity, color, contrast, rhythm, texture, value, form)

Color:
0-1 Color choices do not represent the idea and application is poorly
done
2-Ideas could have been expressed better with other color choices and
better application.
3-Color choices and application shows some knowledge of color
theory and relationships.
4-Artwork exhibits good color choice. Color is effective in expressing
the idea
5-Color choice and application enhances the idea bong expressed.
Advanced color theory is demonstrated. The use of colors is attractive
and appealing.

Technique:
1.1 Work exhibits critical errors in the use of materials or skills
specific to the task.
2-Work exhibits the use of materials or skills with a few errors.
3-Work exhibits appropriate use of materials and skills with no errors.
4-Work exhibits some level of understanding in use of materials,
techniques, and skill.
5-Work exhibits mastery of the materials techniques and skill.

Creativity and Originality:

0-1 Artwork shows no evidence of creativity or originality.
2-Artwork includes an idea but lacks originality of idea or technique
3-Artwork includes unique ideas.
4-Artwork includes several unique ideas and an exploration of multiple
ideas
5-Artwork includes many unique ideas creative execution of ideas.
Student has taken the instruction being studied and applied it in his/her
own way. The student's personality/voice comes through.

Craftsmanship and Presentation:

0-1 Artwork is Incomplete.
2-Artwork is completed with minimal effort and carelessly lacking in
neatness.
3-Artwork is completed with minimal effort, little craftsmanship, and
few finishing touches.
4-Artwork is completed with good effort, displaying craftsmanship,
and meeting requirements
5-Artwork 's completed substantial evidence of effort, finishing
touches, and good presentation and craftsmanship.
Final Rating

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