Improvisation
Improvisation
Soulmaking (Artmaking)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
1. Explain how meanings can be derived from art;
2. Discuss how soul-making make an artwork distinctive; and,
3. Apply description, analyze, interpretation of selected artworks can arise
because of crafting.
Introduction
Throughout history, art has played an integral role in capturing, recording, and
communicating events, activities, traditions, and even belief systems of various groups
of people. Paleolithic societies have found ways to record events despite limited access
to multiple tools. In essence, art has been an instrument to reflect the things and events
that transpired in the past so that future generations can have a glimpse. With the
advent of technological advancements, societies have improved the ways and means
through which art can be a communicative tool. If artwork is an avenue for an artist to
express narratives through symbols, then follows that the artist is the author of the work.
But during the twentieth century, issues in ownership and authorship have merged
primarily because of the value ascribed to the viewer’s position.
This module aims to help you understand an alternative venue for knowing ourselves
and looking into the depths and the real meaning of our everyday life. Moreover, you will
have to visit links indicated in this module to download and view afterward. These sites
you are visiting will have ample and comprehensive information to increase your
knowledge on the topic.
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Activity
Like any visual art, the viewer has to understand the qualities of art design art
crafts to appreciate it. It would help if you learned that art emerges from culture. "In their
culture and society, (artists) gather experiences to which the artist is a part." This theory
will guide you in your appreciation of the soul art expression based on the craft arts:
textile; fabrics and clothing; bags and accessories; footwear; home-use products;
lampshades; decors, and masks.
Appreciation of soul art is guidance by looking into the soul art craft references,
cultural significance, and artistic design and function.
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Assessment
Directions: Answer the following questions below. Write it on an 8.5 x 11 paper in
Microsoft Word (Left indent, Arial 12, Sentence case, Double space, Justify (alignment).
Upload your document in our Google classroom.
1. Look for an example of soul-making art in your home or surroundings that has
been inspired by a craft art. Describe the innovations in design, material, and
technique. Then explain how this soul-making art has benefitted the
artist/craftsman or your home.
2. Make a Double Entry Notebook. Create a two-column table. Use the left column
to write down five soul-making craft arts found in your home or surrounding. Use
the right column to describe each one.
Reflection
Directions: Answer the following questions as precisely as yet as thoroughly as
possible. Write it on an 8.5 x 11 paper in Microsoft Word (Left indent, Arial 12, Sentence
case, Double space, Justify (alignment). Upload your document in our Google
classroom.
1. If you were an artist, what kind of artist would you be?
2. What soul-making art will you explore? Why?
3. How can you utilize the arts to express yourself, your community, and your
relation to others?
Assignment
Get a sheet of bond paper or sketch pad and choose soulmaking art to sketch.
Design your art soul showing some elements based on the crafting image, stories,
performance on the art soul, dream, and imagination. Color the artwork with crayons,
acrylic, or any coloring materials available. Be prepared to show and talk about your
artwork in class.
References
Caslib, Garing, Casual (2018) Art Appreciation. First Edition. Rex Publishing Company,
Manila
Fichner-Rathus, L. (2017). Understanding art. 11th Ed. Boston: Cengage Learning.
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Molina-Doria, Rotor. (2012). Humanities Today: An Experiential Approach. C & E
Publishing, Inc.