Saint Joseph College of Sindangan Incorporated

National Highway, Poblacion Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte

S.Y. 2020-2021
Instructor: Edenlou Marie B. Cavan, LPT
Cp #: 09155922357
Facebook Acct: Eden Lou
Module 1 Time Duration: 1 hour
Week: 1 week
Topic: HUMANITIES AND ART APPRECIATION: AN INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW

As a branch of knowledge,
Humanities explores the
human conditions through the use
of analytical,
critical, or theoretical methods.
This lesson will give
you an introduction to what this
whole course is all
about. Art Appreciation is
primarily intended for the
Humanities course at the tertiary
level. Nevertheless,
this may also be used as a
reference material for
other courses in teaching the
meaning and
importance of art, its elements, and
its development
in the Philippines.
As a branch of knowledge,
Humanities explores the
human conditions through the use
of analytical,
critical, or theoretical methods.
This lesson will give
you an introduction to what this
whole course is all
about. Art Appreciation is
primarily intended for the
Humanities course at the tertiary
level. Nevertheless,
this may also be used as a
reference material for
other courses in teaching the
meaning and
importance of art, its elements, and
its development
in the Philippines.
As a branch of knowledge, Humanities explores the human conditions through the use of
analytical, critical, or theoretical methods. This lesson will give you an introduction to what this whole
course is all about. Art Appreciation is primarily intended for the Humanities course at the tertiary level.
Nevertheless, this may also be used as a reference material for other courses in teaching the meaning
and importance of art, its elements, and its development in the Philippines.

OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, students are expected to:
 define Art Appreciation.
 demonstrate understanding on how art is created; and
 identify and discuss the various functions and purposes of art, as well as its classification.

As a preliminary activity for the

topic, answer the following
questions in just two
sentences:
As a preliminary activity for the topic, answer the following questions in just two sentences:

1. What is Art Appreciation?

2. How do you determine whether a particular art is an original work of an artist?
3. Does art always have a purpose and a function? If it ceased its function, would it still be
considered as art?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Assigned Reading/text

Description of Art Appreciation

Description of Art Appreciation

Etymologically, the term

―Humanities
‖
is from a Latin word
humanu
s,
whi
c
h
m
ean
s
educated. It refers to the learning
of arts such as architecture, dance,
literature, music,
painting, theatre, and sculpture.
(Sanches, 2011). They are
branches of knowledge that
focuses on the human opinions,
and relationships (Machlis, 2003).
As a branch of
learning, the artwork is considered
as the material object while its
creativity and
appreciation are the formal object
(Menoy, 2009 & Marcos, et al.,
2010).
When we look around, we see a lot
of things that relate to art. Art can
come in the form
of many items such as posters,
paintings, portraits, covers, and
more. People look at art
through different ideas that they
want to know more about or may
be studying. Art can
show ideas about the past, what is
currently happening and what may
happen in the
future. It can also show meaning,
love, boredom, and creativity
(Ramos, 2012). Art can
be meaningful because of the
colors, shapes, and depictions it
can create.
Art appreciation is a way to
express ideas and allows
individuals to illustrate their
feelings when they view an
artwork. It helps develops critical
and innovative skills in
thinking and teaches essential
qualities in listening, observing,
and responding to
multiple viewpoints. It also
requires an ability to differentiate
what is apparent and what is
not (Gargaro & Jilg, 2016 and
Sanger, 2012).
Etymologically, the term ―Humanities‖ is from a Latin word humanus, which means educated. It refers
to the learning of arts such as architecture, dance, literature, music, painting, theatre, and sculpture.
(Sanches, 2011). They are branches of knowledge that focuses on the human opinions, and relationships
(Machlis, 2003). As a branch of learning, the artwork is considered as the material object while its
creativity and appreciation are the formal object (Menoy, 2009 & Marcos, et al., 2010).

When we look around, we see a lot of things that relate to art. Art can come in the form of many items
such as posters, paintings, portraits, covers, and more. People look at art through different ideas that
they want to know more about or may be studying. Art can show ideas about the past, what is currently
happening and what may happen in the future. It can also show meaning, love, boredom, and creativity
(Ramos, 2012). Art can be meaningful because of the colors, shapes, and depictions it can create.

Art appreciation is a way to express ideas and allows individuals to illustrate their feelings when they
view an artwork. It helps develops critical and innovative skills in thinking and teaches essential qualities
in listening, observing, and responding to multiple viewpoints. It also requires an ability to differentiate
what is apparent and what is not (Gargaro & Jilg, 2016 and Sanger, 2012).

Palawan State University

Taytay Campus
GE-AA: Art Appreciation
MODULE
GE_AA: Art Appreciation
1st Semester SY:2021-2022
Prepared by: Khristina D. Lafuente
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The Creation of Arts
Palawan State University
Taytay Campus
GE-AA: Art Appreciation
MODULE
GE_AA: Art Appreciation
1st Semester SY:2021-2022
Prepared by: Khristina D. Lafuente
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The Creation of Arts
The Creation of Arts
Arts In life, we experience so much fragmentation of our thoughts and feelings. But creating arts, it
brings things back together. We make art because of so many reasons, and in the process, we come to
enjoy it.

The word―arti‖ is from Latin word art, which means craftsmanship, inventiveness, mastery of form,
skill. It includes literature, music, paintings, photography, sculpture, etc. It serves as an original record of
human needs and achievements. It usually refers to these called―fine arts‖(e.g., graphics, plastic, and
building)to these-called―minor arts‖(everyday, useful, applied, and decorative arts). It is the process of
using our senses and emotions in making creative activities (Marcos, 2010). It is a human capability to
make things beautiful (e.g., buildings, illustration, designing, painting, sculpture, and photography)
through the production of his/her imagination depending on the preparation, theme, medium, and
values used.

Significantly, the word artist comes from the French word artiste and the Spanish word artista, which
means―performer.‖ It is someone who creates art that is merely trades and professions by which
different people make their livings (Goines, 2004).

Artist are usually referred to as those who create within a context of the fine arts such as acting,
dancing, drawing, filmmaking, painting, sculpture, writing, photography, and music. They are those who
use imagination and skill to construct works that may be judged to have aesthetic importance. Creativity
is a characteristic of an artist that progressed in the extent of his/her life to express feelings. These are
all processed in three significant phases namely: Creation of Forms; Creation of Ideas; and Creation of
the Materials (Sanchez, 2011).

a.
The Creations of ideas. Artists are
usually impressionable persons.
They
used their experiences as their
basis in the making of dance,
picture, a poem, or
a play or a song. For example, a
composer may write a song on the
developing
romance of a man and a woman, or
on the pants of a broken-hearted.
b.
The Creation of the Materials. The
artist uses different materials or
mediums
to give form to an idea. For
example, a painter uses pigments;
a sculptor uses
wood, metal or stone; an author
uses words; and a composer who
uses musical
sounds to determine the notes.
c.
The Creation of Forms. There are
diverse forms used by the artists in
expressing their ideas. It is a
medium of artistic expression
recognize as fine art.
This form is used to explain the
physical nature of the artwork like
in metal
sculpture, an oil painting, etc.
A. The Creations of ideas. Artists are usually impressionable persons. They used their experiences
as their basis in the making of dance, picture, a poem, or a play or a song. For example, a
composer may write a song on the developing romance of a man and a woman, or on the pants
of a broken-hearted.
B. The Creation of the Materials. The artist uses different materials or mediums to give form to an
idea. For example, a painter uses pigments; a sculptor uses wood, metal or stone; an author
uses words; and a composer who uses musical sounds to determine the notes.
C. The Creation of Forms. There are diverse forms used by the artists in expressing their ideas. It is
a medium of artistic expression recognize as fine art. This form is used to explain the physical
nature of the artwork like in metal sculpture, an oil painting, etc.

FUNCTIONS OF ARTS
From the very beginning, arts have been part of human history. It described, defined, and
deepened the human experience. In the Prehistoric period for example, peoples performed songs and
dances to gratify their ancestors. Likewise, hunters brushed different figures on the walls of caves to
depict their day to day experiences. Arts also serve several functions which are item outcome to its
purpose (Menoy, 2009), namely:

1. Individual Function – The artist perform arts because of the passion of their respective art
forms. A singer presents a concert for free because of his advocacy and the love of singing. For
example, Regine Velasquez (Asia’s Songbird) is well-known for possessing extensive vocal range.
2. Social Function – Man associates with others through his art performance that arouses social
consciousness. Example of this association are the choral singing, group dancing, public art
exhibits and other practices.
3. Economic Function – Arts are emerging as a potent force in the economic life of people assumes
an essential role as a direct and indirect contributor to state economics. Example of this is by
generating economic vitality in under-performing regions through crafts, tourism, and cultural
attractions.
4. Political Functions – Arts provides a forum for ideas that will lead to employment, prestige,
status, and power. During election period, for example, the candidates created their artworks
(poster) which expresses their propaganda, agendas and political views about making a stable
society.
5. Historical Functions – Arts is an essential technique for information to be recorded and
preserved. It serves to document or reconstruct historical figure and events. Most arts that are
in Museums, for example, are filled with amazing stories about the world most excellent and
 most creative people who brought us the treasures. By looking at a work of art’s colors,
materials and symbolism, we can learn about the story and culture that produced it in the past.
6. Cultural Functions – Art is an articulation and transmission of new information and values.
Example, when you think of Manila, you probably think of Fort Santiago, Luneta Park, and its
world-renowned churches, or the famous Intramuros.
7. Physical Functions – Buildings are artistically designed and constructed to protect their
occupants and make their life inside more meaningful. Architects, Industrial and Graphic
Designers, and Interior Decorators share responsibility in building environment that balance
forms and functions.
8. Aesthetic Functions – Any artwork means beauty. It is visual spice for gracefully adorned
interiors and can bring out the most elegant features of different décor elements. It reasonably
reproduced visual images which communicate through fantastic persuasions and meaningful
words.

PURPOSE OF ART

Creativity of Imagination is the primary basis of art. Art is created when an artist produces
mulating experience that is considered by his audience to have artistic merit.
1. Create Beauty – Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, and institutions. It is the
communication of concepts that cannot be faithfully portrayed by words alone. The Artist has
considered nature as the standard of beauty. The example of beauty can be in snowy mountain
scene, and the art is the photograph of it shown to the family.
2. Provide Decorations – Artworks are used to create a pleasing environment. It is intended to
beautify things to please and amuse the viewers through its colors and patterns.
3. Reveal Truth – Artwork helped to pursue truth and attempted to reveal about how the world
works. It is a kind of language that allows artists to send a message to the souls and the
recipients that help change their attitudes, their sensibility, and their ethics.
4. Express Values – Arts can illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world through
arts, the artist will be encouraged to develop their creativity, challenge, and communication
skills. It also promotes self-esteem and wellness.
5. Commemorate Experience- Art serves to convey the personal experiences of an artist and
record his impression in his work.
6. Create harmony – An artist makes use of the composition to put an order in the diverse content
of his work.

Classifications of Art

Many changes in the arts took place during the early modern period. Its classification can be on many
characteristics, including form, shape, function, use, or social context. Works of art are classified in many
different ways, namely:

1. Visual Arts – These arts are those forms that create works which are primarily visual (forms
perceived by the eyes). The man can take the beauty of nature through a piece of paper so that
other people may take time appreciating the image. Examples of these arts include:
a. Painting – This form of visual art aims to evoke an emotion from the viewers. It is practice
by applying colors or other media to a surface with a brush or other objects.
b. Sculpture – This form of visual arts characterized as the art of representing an imagined or
observed objects in hard materials such as glass, metals, or wood in three dimensions.
 c. Architecture – This form of art provides us the physical structure we lived. It is a profound
expression of human culture in a particular period, and it will endure and outlive us in forms
of monuments that future generations will study and strive to understand.
d. Drawings - This form of art enhances the way we see the world around and conditions us to
capture its details in a two-dimensional medium. This has been a critical element of art
throughout history and in the contemporary art world.
e. Photography – This form of art is a process of creating portraits by recording radiation on a
radiation-sensitive medium, such as electronic image sensors or photographic films.

2. Performing Arts – These arts are those forms in which the artist used his/her own body, face,
and presence as a medium. Examples of these arts are as follows:
a. Theatre (Drama) – This form of art uses performers to present experience of a real or
imagined event before a live audience in a specific place and time.
b. Music – This form of art helps to express our mood and feel the way through our emotions
and ideas. Based on a study, different types of music may be suitable to different types of
music may be suitable to different moods though classical music is still recommended as the
most calming music option.
c. Dance – This form of art is expressed through body movement which entails social
interaction, or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
d. Film – This form of art allows us to explore the complexities of the human situation. This is
used to work out our emotions, to make history comes alive, science is explained, and
literary works are brought into life.
e. Installation Art – The fundamental nature of this form of art is the participation of the
spectators. In this work of art, viewers become active and navigate the work in an
environment that they can experience visually. It also has the capacity of passing on
particular information about any significant event around the world and interactively
represents documentary issues.
f. Opera – This form of art helps to tell stories through music. This is also performed with a full
orchestra composed of the various musical instrument sections. In this art form, singers and
musicians perform a dramatic work by combining text (called a liberatto) and musical score.
g. Stagecraft – This form of art is a technical aspect of theatrical production. This includes
constructing and arranging scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, design of costumes,
makeup, and procurement of props, stage management and recording and mixing of sound.

3. Literary Arts – These arts centered on creative writing and other composition processes which
intended to read. These include prose and poetry (e.g., novels, short stories, sonnet, ballad,
epic, and essay).

LET’S DO IT…

Look around your house and identify a product of art. In the box below, paste a picture of art in
your household. Trace the beginnings of this item and identify what purpose and functions it has played
in history (e.g. a painting of the Last Supper in your dining room or a spoon)
REVIEW OF CONCEPTS
REVIEW OF CONCEPTS

Humanities – the branch of learning that includes the arts, classics, philosophy and history etc.,
but not the sciences. (Wiktionary)
Art – the application of skill to the production of the beautiful by imitation or design, or an
occupation in which skill is so employed, as in painting and sculpture; one of the fine arts; as, he prefers
art to literature. (Webster)
Stage Craft – Stagecraft is the technical aspect of theatrical, film, and video production. Creative
arts - Refers to participation in a range of activities that allow for creative and imaginative expression,
such as music, art, creative movement, and drama.

SELF EVALUATION
Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the box provided before each
item.

Column A Column B
1. It is the process of arranging elements in a way for you to use a. stone
your senses and emotions.
2. A science which is concerned of minerals and can be b. creation of ideas
transformed into material types according to how they formed.
3. It is composed of minerals and can be transformed into material c. cultural
types according to how they formed.
4. It is an artist‘s trait developed in the course of his life to express d. photography
his feelings.
5. It means―craftsmanship. e. creation of materials
6. It refers to a person who engaged in one or more of any of a f. sculpture
broad spectrum of activities related to creating art.
 7. A process of art wherein a painter paints a picture from a scene g. creation of forms
where most people do not think beauty existed.
8. A phase of creating art in which the artist uses materials to give h. creativity
form to his idea.
9. It is a means of communication to the unknown being created i. humanities
and performed by the ancient people.
10. It is where the artists have been developed different forms to j. dance
express the ideas they have worked.
11. It is a type of art that marks a two-dimensional medium. k. artiste
12. It is a type of art that signifies a three- dimensional artwork. l. drawing
13. It is an art form of rhythmic movement of the body. m. Arti
14. A function of art which expresses ideas and values. n. adoration
15. It is an art of creating images by recording radiation on a o. art
radiation-sensitive medium.

In just 3-5 sentences, briefly answer the following questions:

1. What is the importance of Humanities as a science of art?
2. How is a work of art produced by an artist? Discuss the process of production.
3. Which of the following classification of art (Visual, Performing, Literary) do you think you belong?
Why?
4. Why is art also called―High Culture?

REFERENCES
Ramos, Arnulfo B. (2018). Art Appreciation for the New General Education Curriculum. FirstEdition. 65
Arellano St., Davao City: SMKC Printshoppe