Laiza Mae Capute

BS Psychology 2
Art Appreciation

Activity 1
Way back in high school, In this world full of deception, I've been given the
chance to know God more and his greatness. And ever since then, I've been
obsessed with reading the Bible and finding proof about God's existence. I want
others, especially the non-believers to believe in God. And as usual, people will
not believe in something without concrete evidence. And so I decided to become
an archeologist.
One day, I entered a cave full not just of inscribed paintings but also a
variety of beautiful artworks. The painting that first caught my eye is the painting
which is similar of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. I also saw an imitation of
Michelangelo’s creation of Adam and Raphael's Madonna of the meadows. There
is also a perfect copy of a mural painting of Jesus from the catacomb of
Commodilla, Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci, the transfiguration by Raphael,
the last judgement by Michelangelo, Christ Carrying the Cross by El Greco, Christ
Crucified by Diego Velazquez, The Yellow Christ (1889) by Paul Gauguin and so
many more.
But what's more surprising is that when I continued to wander through the
cave, I discovered the unbelievable. The only reason why I choose to be an
archaeologist, the proof of Jesus existence. I saw the colossal ark of Noah and
entered it with surprise. Inside, I saw a cross stained with blood where Jesus could
have been crucified which has an inscription I.N.R.I. I also saw the dead sea
scrolls, the holy grail and a skeleton that could be Jesus', wrapped in cloth.
But what's more surprising is that I saw a rectangular object wrapped in
cloth, which could be the ark of the covenant. Of course, I did not unveil the cloth,
for the ark of the covenant is not for the eyes of humans. I wanted to show it to
the public but a big part of me doesn't want to because I knew Satanists and the
Illuminati's will do everything to destroy it and also it is hidden for a reason. So I
decided to just walk out of the cave and pretend that I didn't see anything.
Laiza Mae Capute
BS Psychology 2
Art Appreciation

Activity 2
1. If people nowadays use phones to record and capture their every
precious moment , people in prehistoric periods use art, particularly painting and
sculpture as an attempt to record the kind of lives they led within their period of
time. Due to climate change, people in prehistoric times would roam about from
place to place aimlessly and frequently, using caves as their safe havens. And
with every cave they settle, they create different art, which evokes naturalism.
This means that creation of art in prehistoric times emphasizes on scientific
observation of life and serves more as a realistic representation of their lifestyle,
culture and civilization. Unlike nowadays where people usually use art to
communicate a message, creating symbolisms or sometimes to simply use as a
decoration and would often use idealism and different art styles to create their
piece.
2. Egyptian art reflects religion and spiritual beliefs, as well as their way of
life, as a direct result of their need to express their culture and traditions. Much of
their art is centered on their gods and goddesses, as well as their preparation for
the afterlife. The tombs that held the mummified deceased Egyptians contained a
significant amount of these symbols and images, which formed the foundation
and influenced all other types of Egyptian art. Egyptians believed that images,
paintings, and carvings created in tombs would come to life and accompany the
mummified deceased into the afterlife.
3. One significant distinction between the two cultures is their approach to
art. The Greeks were more philosophical and idealistic in their approach to
sculpture, whereas the Romans were more realistic and extravagant. Greek artists
enhanced their sculptures to appear more beautiful, athletic, and youthful due to
the idealism of human perfection. Artistry in Rome was generally used to glorify
the Roman emperors. As a result, rather than attempting to create perfect
representations of human forms, Roman artists created real sculptures of
emperors, taking into account their flaws as human beings.
4.Where the later years of the Renaissance, known as the High
Renaissance, put a great deal of focus on symmetry and proportion to create a
mathematically perfect approximation of beauty based on classical ideals,
Mannerism instead opted to ignore proportion and instead focus on intentionally
unbalanced composition. Defined by its sophisticated and exaggerated natural
qualities, Mannerism departed from the rigidity and realism of the Renaissance
and instead focused on the beauty of disarray, often combining artistic elements
that would not traditionally have gone together in the styles that came before. It
focused largely on abstraction and incongruity rather than cementing an all
encompassing stylistic choice.
5.The rise of Neoclassicism came from the admiration for Renaissance art,
as well as from a dissatisfaction towards Rococo and towards the overwhelming
Baroque style. Rococo, with its emphasis on asymmetry, bright colors, and
ornamentation is typically considered to be the direct opposite of the Neoclassical
style. Generally speaking, Neoclassicism is defined stylistically by its use of
straight lines, minimal use of color, simplicity of form and, of course, an
adherence to classical values and techniques. The movement sought to return to
the classical beauty and magnificence of the Ancient Greece and the Roman
Empire. Restraint and simplicity, along with precise depiction and close
congruence of clear form and noble content, are the main characteristics of
Neoclassicism.
6. In my opinion, The most important contribution of contemporary art is
the turn from the additional notions of what artists from painting and sculptures
to the more experimental formats. This included film photography video
performance installations and site specific works and earthworks. In modern
society, this domain merges with technology, creating masterpieces that, not long
ago, have exceeded the limits of human thinking. It showed the world of art is
limitless, everyone can explore different styles or even create one. Lastly it
provides new opportunities and ways to reflect on society and the issues that are
important to us and the world.
7. The relevance of the different art movements might depend to each
person, just like how we differently define and interpret them. It may be relevant
to some at certain degrees or not at all. But in my opinion, all the movements can
still be relevant nowadays. It is because art in the past can still be studied and be
utilized in this present time. It can either be used traditionally or maybe
incorporated with new techniques especially with the use of technology.
8. Chinese artists started making art that focus on nature, their everyday
activities and most especially art that highlighted their very own culture. Chinese
focus on these themes because they aim to capture not only the outer
appearance of a subject but its inner essence as well—its energy, life force, spirit.
It can also be noted that Chinese artworks are infused with a lot of symbolisms.
Art becomes a venue for the artist to convey his reflection of the things he is
aware of. It became a way for them to express Confucianism, their dominant way
of life which is a belief that in order for society to work one must learn how to
sympathize to others.
9. One of the similarities of Chinese and Japanese art is that both style of
art sometimes share the same subjects and theme such as nature and their
everyday activities. Additionally, according to my research, both use brushes
made out of wood and animal fur, both also uses ink and water. The difference is
that whatever subjects the Chinese art may involve, it's almost certain that every
scene the work presents seems a bit distant from the real world, like it's in an
ideal realm. While Japanese art seems more open, closer to reality and eyes,
which means, if the work depicts something, it's just about that thing, not that
more to beread behind. Or if it's supposed to mean something more, it will
achieve this by presenting a more straightforward or complex setting.
10.Art had many uses or roles during the precolonial period. Before the
arrival of the colonizers, ethnic minorities in the Philippines used art not only for
daily activities but also for religious rituals and practices. Pottery, weaving,
carving, and the use of metalwork and jewelry are the most common art forms
used by ethnic communities. While the Spaniards used art to spread their
Christian faith while also subtly establishing their foothold in the country.
 11.Art demonstrates how diverse the cultural influences of Philippine
society are. From the art of our forefathers, which also depicts what kind of
society they lived in, it is clear that the Philippines is a country rich in cultures and
traditions, and it is still carrying the influences of the countries that colonized our
country.

Laiza Mae Capute

BS Psychology 2
Art Appreciation

Activity 3

If I were a commissioned artist asked to create an artwork about

love I will choose to create an artwork that depicts marriage in the style
of art nouveau . I choose this certain because it looks more elegant and
sophisticated than other styles which would be perfect for my artwork.
It reminds me of the movie 'Sleeping Beauty, which videography
depicts a more majestic and grandeur. My artwork will contain a man
and a woman kneeling in front of an altar which showing a traditional
catholic marriage. In the background there will be a priest holding a
holy bible on his left hand and raising his right hand with his palm
facing the couple, blessing them.
I also choose marriage as the depiction of love because I believe
that we can withstand whatever comes our way when we build on the
solid foundation of Christ. A God-centered foundation produces
steadfast faith and life, allowing us to be living examples to others.
Having a solid spiritual foundation entails investing in, inspecting, and
maintaining the foundation in good repair. It takes effort and
perseverance in the face of external forces. Having a sure foundation in
Christ and a life built on Christ is rewarded with eternal life with Christ
for all eternity.

Laiza Mae Capute

BS Psychology 2
Art Appreciation

Activity 4

If I am to represent a particular belief I would choose my belief in

the existence of God in the form of music. God for me is the most
important figurtuyyce in my life. I am not the type to share my
problems to anyone, yes I have friends but I just choose to keep it in my
self. Whenever I feel down all I do is communicate with God. Every time
I pray, I just fee morel heard and whenever problems arise God always
give me solutions to all my problems.
Singing has always been my passion and I believe God gave me
this gift for a reason. And that is to fulfill my purpose in life which is to
save souls by preaching about God. The reason why I choose music
apart from it being my passion, is because unlike other forms of art, I
believe it has a greater impact on people. Unlike poetry, literary art,
paintings and other forms of art, where you need to a lot of attention
to read and observe, while doing chores, projects and other things, you
will still be able to listen to it. And also music is so influential, it has the
power to alter one's mood, change perceptions, and inspire change.