ART APPRECIATION

“Appreciation of works of art requires

organized effort and systematic study”
-Dr. Arbert C. Barnes
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, you should be able to:

a.appreciate the importance of Humanities and Arts

Appreciation in every individuals’ life;

b.recognize the certain purpose of arts as well as its

classification and discuss their characteristics; and

c.gain a general knowledge of creation and function of

 Meaning and Importance of Humanities

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).
ART WORK is considered as the material object
while its creativity and appreciation is the formal
object (Menoy, 2009 & Marcos, et al., 2010).
Humanities is more concerned on how a
person expresses his/her feelings. These feelings
can be in facial manifestations or body movements.
Laughing, crying, clenching our fists, curling our
toes, stretching out our fingers, and crossing our
arms are representations of humanities (Menoy,
Functions of Arts
-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)
Individual Function- The artists 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 Velaquez (Asia’s Songbird) is well-

known for possessing extensive vocal range.
 Social function- Man associates with others
through his art performance that arouses social
consciousness.

Examples of this association are the choral singing,

group dancing, public art exhibits and other practices.
Economic Functions- 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
economies.

Example of this is by generating economic vitality in under-

performing regions through crafts, tourism, and cultural
attractions.
Political Functions- Art 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.
Historical Functions -Art 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.
Those examples 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.
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.
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.
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 or imagination is the primary
basis of art. Art is created when an artist produces a stimulating
experience that is considered by his audience to have artistic merit. The
artwork is the visual expression of an idea or experience of an artist,
through the use of a medium (Frank, 2011). It allows expression of the
individuality of the artist. Through artistic endeavors, we can share what
is important to us with others and can learn about the values of feelings
of those sharing art with us. Some purposes of art are the following
(Marcos et al., 2011).
 1. Create Beauty- Art is an expression of
our thoughts, emotions, and intuitions. 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 a snowy mountain scene, and the
art is the photograph of it shown to the family.
 2.Provide Decoration- 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 of 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 and refers to the
use of colors, shapes snd other elements to
create a pleasing or balanced effect.
 TASK 1

Directions: Given the picture below, observe and come up with inference by
writing a 2-3 sentences. Identify what function of art and purpose of art may
apply below and discuss why?
 Classification of Art
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. Mona Lisa b.The Thinker c. Philippine International

d. Drawings e. Photography
(Painting) (Sculpture) Convention Center (PICC)
(Sculpture)
a. Painting – form of visual art aims to evoke an emotion from the viewers. It is
practiced 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, wood, and ice
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 particular period.
d. Drawings – this form of art enhances the way we see the world around and
condition us to capture its details in a two dimensions medium.
e. Photography – this form of arts are arts is a process of creating portrait by
recording radiation on a radiation-sensitive medium, such as electronic image
sensor or photographic films and sensor.
2. Performing Arts - these arts are those form in which the artistic
used his/her own body face, and presence as a medium. Example of these are:

Moro-moro Music Streaming Application(Music) Hip Hop (Dance) Indie Film (Lola Igna)
Film
(Theatre)
a. Theatre (Drama) -This form of art are uses performers to
present experiences of a real or imagined events in a specific time and place.

b. Music- This form of art helps to express our mood and feel the way
through our emotions and ideas.

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 situations. This is used to work out our emotions, to make history
 Junyee, 1st 'Bantayog-Wika', public monument installed in Antique, Junyee, 'Wood Things', 1981, installation view.

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. Above is an example of installation art in the
Philippines.
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
libretto) and musical score.

f. La Scala, Milan, Italy

g. Stagecraft- This form of art is a
technical aspect of theatrical production.
This includes constructing and arranging
scenery, hanging and focusing of lighting, the
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).

Literary Art Genres

 The Value of Arts in the Educational System
Knowing and practicing the arts disciplines are fundamental to the development of the minds and spirits of
the students (National Art Education Association, 1994). Arts are inseparable from education. When early
humans drew images on the walls of the caves, the artworks have been the means of recording human
experiences and of making sense of the world. It educates us on how early people lived and survived. Thus,
without the skills in the arts, no one can claim that he/she is professionally trained.

There are several reasons for the arts to be included in an educational system. It is evident that involvement
in the arts has been shown to help students in their academic, personal, and social development. Listed
below are other details for this assertion.
1. Arts are integral to every person’s daily life because it helps shape our spiritual, political, economic,
cultural, and social environments.
2. Arts are refreshing because it offers unique sources of enjoyment and it investigates relationships
between thought and actions.
3. Arts develop students’ attitudes because it teaches self-discipline, reinforces self-esteem, fosters the
thinking skills and creativity and values the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
 IV.ASSESSMENT
Direction: Answer the following question with your utmost
knowledge.
1. Which of the following classification of art (Visual,
Performing, Literary arts) do you think you belong? Why?
(Minimum of 8 sentences maximum of 10 sentences)

2. Prior to “The Value of Arts in the Educational System”, What

is the significance of art in education society and in life? (3-5
sentences).
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Custodiosa A. Sanchez & Paz F. Abad. (2012.). General Overview of the Humanities (6th ed.).
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