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ART
APPR
ECIA
TION

TOPIC 1: The Importance, Meaning, Nature and Assumption of Art

Introduction
This topic introduces the importance of art as part or component of our
dynamic civilization and art as an essential form of expression and communication in
our daily existence. The meaning of art covers its etymological to modern definition
and how man sees it variably and relatively from person, time and place. The
Assumptions tackle the principles and sources of appreciating art and establish the
margin and boundary of the responsibility and duty in fulfilling what man is capable
of doing (Panison, 2018).
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Learning Outcome
At the end of this chapter the learners should be able to:
a. characterize artistic expression based on personal experience with art;
b. discuss the nature of art;
c. categorize works of arts by citing personal experiences; and
d. elaborate the assumptions of arts

Learning Content

What is Art?
Art as a term is taken from the Italian word artis, which means craftsmanship,
skill, mastery of form, inventiveness and the association that exist between form and
ideas between material and techniques. From the Aryan root ar, this means to join or
put together; from the Greek words artezein, which means to prepare, and
arkiskein, meaning to put together.
In addition, Art is derived from Latin word ars, meaning ability or skill. (J.V.
Estolas)

AS A PROCESS--Is
the arrangement of
aesthetic elements
in an appealing and
interesting matter.
AS A PRODUCT--It
includes human
creation , different IS EXPRESSION--
activities and froms Expresses the feeling s
of expression like
painting, music,
ART and ideas shared by all
individuals regardless of
culture.
literature, and
dance etc.

IS IMITATION-- A
representation of
reality.

According to Plato,”Art is that which brings life in harmony with the beauty of
the world.” While for F. Zulueta, “Art is the product of man’s need to express
himself.” And for John Dewey, “Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-one
which demand for each own satisfaction and fulfilling, a shaping of matter to
new and more significant from.”

What are the Common Essentials of Art?

1. Art must be man-made.
2. Art must be creative, not 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 audiences.

What is Art Appreciation?

It is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either
through actual and work-experience with art tools and materials or possession of these
works of art for one’s admiration and satisfaction. It also centers on the ability to view
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art throughout history, focusing on the cultures and the people, and how art developed
in the specific periods. Thus, it is difficult to understand the art without understanding
the culture because the connections to the context of art and the interaction of
societies help us to analyze and appreciate a piece of art.

What are the Natures of Arts?

1. Art is everywhere.

VALLEY OF COLORS (LA ARTS & CRAFTS

T’ BOLI’s OF
necklace
TRINIDAD) IFUGAOS

2. Art is a means of expression and communication.

KUNDIMAN, ALCHETRON STREET ART, ANG GERILYA

3. Art as a creation—It is the act of combining or re-ordering existing materials to

form a new object.

La Création d'Adam Michel- Art Display using Recycled Scrap Metal Art
Ange. Materials
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4. Art and experience—It must be heard or seen to be appreciated and involve

intellectualunderstanding.

5.

Art and beauty-- It gives pleasure when perceived.

ART DOWNTOWN AT THE GALLERY
ART COLLECTIVE
CRAWL TEAMLAB

Magritte Art Pablo Picasso, «Guernica», 1937

6. Art and nature

What are the differences between art and nature?

ART NATURE
1. It is man-made 1. It is nature’s creation.
2. It is artificial. 2. It is natural.
3. It is non-repeatable, or unchanging 3. Evanescent (fleeting) and recreating
itself.
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4. It is not nature. 5. It needs art to improve it.
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ACTIVITY:
DIRECTIONS: Analyze ______________________________________________
the following painting by
Edvard Munch. What can ______________________________________________
you infer about the
painting? Write your ______________________________________________
answer on the space
provided. ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

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ASSESSMENT:
1. Directions: Base on your own understanding, what is art? Write your answer
inside the graph.

ART
2. What is the significance of art in our lives?

REFERENCES:
Keiran, E. (1992). Imagination in Teaching and Learning, pp. 12-37
Panisan, W.K et,al. (2018). Art appreciation. Mutya Publishing house Inc., pp. 1-7
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Ortiz et. al, (1976). Art perception and appreciation, pp. 5-12
https://sites.psu.edu/civicissueswithsm/2017/04/20/why-we-need-art-in-our-lives/