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Art is defined as a man-made expression of creativity that communicates ideas and emotions through various mediums. It plays a vital role in personal, social, cultural, and aesthetic functions, enhancing human experiences and intellect. The document also discusses the historical context of art, creativity, and the different categories of art forms.

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Art is defined as a man-made expression of creativity that communicates ideas and emotions through various mediums. It plays a vital role in personal, social, cultural, and aesthetic functions, enhancing human experiences and intellect. The document also discusses the historical context of art, creativity, and the different categories of art forms.

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WHAT IS ART?

WHAT IS ART?
• The word “art” is rooted in the 13th century French word art,
which means skill as a result of learning or practice, and the
Latin word ars, meaning ability or practical skills.

• The word art cover many meanings, including ability, process,


and product. As ability, art is the human capacity to make things
that stir us; it is creativity. As process, art encompasses acts,
such as drawing, painting, sculpturing, designing buildings,
singing, dancing, using camera to create images or memorable
works. As product, art is the completed work- an etching, a
sculpture, a music composition, choreography, or a tapestry.

• Art concerns itself with the communication of certain ideas and


feelings by means of sensuous medium-color, sound, bronze,
body, words and film. This medium is fashioned into a symbolic
language marked by beauty of design and coherence of form. It
appeals to our mind, arouses our emotions, kindles our
20XXimagination, and enchants our senses. (Machlis, 1963)
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WHAT IS ART?
• Many know personalities define art in various ways.

• According to Plato, “Art is that


which brings life in harmony
with the beauty of the world.”

• For John Dewey, “Art is an


attitude of spirit, a state of mind
– one that demands for its own
satisfaction and fulfilling, a
shaping of matter to a new and
more significant form.
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WHAT IS ART?

• For Oscar Wilde, “Art is the most

intense mode of individualism that

the world has known.”

• For Elbert Hubbard, “Art is not a

nothing- it is a way.”

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Four (4) common essentials of art:

1. Art has to be man-made.


2. Art must be creative, nit imitative.
3. Art must benefit and satisfy man.
4. Art is expressed through a certain
medium or material by which the artist
communicates himself to his audience.

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The Importance of Art

• These days, art plays a vital part in developing


the intellect of the younger generation to build
up a positive character and appreciate natural
aesthetics.
• Arts enhance daily experiences and has
touched everyone.
• In this period of advanced technology know-
how and modernization, art is of vital
magnitude.

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ART HISTORY
• It is the study of objects or works of art in their
historical development and stylistic contexts,
(i.e,. Genre, design, format and style). This
includes the “major” arts of painting, sculpture,
and architecture, as well as the “minor” arts of
ceramics, furniture, and any other decorative
objects.
ARTWORK

• Artworks are valuable sources of inspiration,


and aesthetic, and delightful experiences.

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CREATIVITY
• It is an artist trait developed in the course of
one’s life to solve problems or express his
feelings.
• The method of creativeness is composed of the
artist, being the prime mover, his thoughts,
communicated through the performer, and the
audiences as his judge. Each participates
ART APPRECIATION
dynamically in the artistic process.
• It is having the knowledge, background, ad
understanding of the universal and timeless
qualities that comprise all works of art.
• It deals with the learning or understanding and
creating artworks and enjoying them.

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ASSUMPTIONS OF ART
• ART IS UNIVERSAL.
Art is everywhere; It has no limit and it
rises above cultures, races, and
civilization; It is timeless.

• ART IS NOT NATURE.


Art is man-made; It can never be
natural because it is momentary in the
constant transformation of change; it
does not change by itself unless
manipulated by its creator, which is
man.
ASSUMPTIONS OF ART

• ART INVOLVES EXPERIENCE.


Art is a depiction of our experiences. It
demands taking part. We can only
appreciate art if we spend time to look
at it, listen to it, touch it, and feel its
presence.
FUNTIONS OF ART
• PERSONAL
It is being used to provide comfort,
happiness, and convenience to human
beings. The artist tries to express his
personal feelings through artwork.

• SOCIAL
Art is used for public display and
celebration; it is used to affect collective
behavior. It bridges connection among
people. Art conveys sense of family,
community or civilization.
FUNTIONS OF ART
• CULTURAL FUNCTION
Art preserve, share, and transmit
culture of people from one generation
to another.

• AESTHETIC FUNCTION
Art becomes influential for man to be
aware of the beauty of nature. Aesthetic is
when there is the real feelings of
appreciation to nature’s beauty and are
manifested through appreciation and
enjoyment when in contact with the
artwork.
FUNTIONS OF ART

• SPIRITUAL FUNCTION
An artist may create a work of art to
reinforce the religious or spiritual
support of culture.
CATEGORIES/ CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART
• VISUAL ARTS (2D,3D)

a) PAINTING • DIGITAL ARTS


b) SCULPTURE
c) ARCHITECTURE

• PERFORMING/COMBINED ARTS • APPLIED ARTS

a) MUSIC a) FASHION DESIGN


b) DANCE b) FURNITURE DESIGN
c) FILM c) INTERIOR DESIGN
d) THEATER d) GRAPHIC DESIGN
e) LITERARY
f) PERFORMANCE POETRY

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