ART

APPRECIATION

NAME: ALDRIN LAGAHIT BSCRIM BLK 1C

SCHEDULE: WS 10:00-11:30
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Lecture 1

Humanities and the art have always been part of man’s growth and
civilization. Since the dawn of time, man has always tried to express his
innermost thoughts and feelings about reality through creating art. Three
assumptions on art its universality, it’s not being nature, and its need for
experience. Art is present in every part of the globe and in every period time.
This is what is meant by its universality. Art not being nature, not even
attempting to simply mirror nature, is the second assumption about art. Art is
always a creation of the artist, not nature. Finally, without experience, there is
no art. The artist has to be foremost, a perceiver who is directly in touch with
art.

Answer the following questions as precisely yet as thoroughly as possible.

1. If you were an artist, what kind of artist would you be?

- If I were an artist, I would be an dance artist. I know myself
that I can perform different types of dance.
2. Why is art not nature?
- Art is not nature as I understand art is made by man. Art is not
natural because it is an artificial construct made by a human.
3. Why is art ageless and timeless?
- Art is ageless and timeless likewise appeal to a more
conservative audience and a classical understated aesthetic. It
is timeless because the art will be still be presentable year
after the artist dies. Art is ageless and timeless because any
age can do art but it could not be considered as a masterpiece.
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4. Why does art involve experience?

- Art involves experience because art defines as the expression
or application of human creative skill and imagination which
involves of the human experience.

Choose one artwork under given category that you are familiar with. This can be
the last artwork that you come across with or the one that made the most
impact to you. Criticize each using the guide questions provided.

Categories

1. Movie
2. Novel
3. Poem
4. Music
5. An architectural structure
6. A piece of clothing

1. What is it about? What is it for?

2. What is it made of?
3. What is its style?
4. How good is it?

I. Movie – Seven Sundays by Cathy Garcia Molina

1. The movie is all about the love is always the centered them in the family.
The movie is for the audience to appreciate every person who keeps and
loves you unconditionally.
2. The movie is made of a dramatic content to feel more emotion while
viewers watching it.
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3. The style of the movie was drama film and a bit comedy where the
characters in the film portrayed.
4. It was a good movie that after I watched it, it makes me feel sad and I
was carried by the full of emotional scene in the movie. The characters
portrayed well their each role.
II. Novel – Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal
1. The Noli Me tangere is the first novel written by Jose Rizal. The story goes
detailed with the society of the Philippine in early age during Spanish
colonial period and features aristocracy behind the poverty and abuse of
colonialist. The novel is for every Filipino that we should love own country.
2. The novel was made for the freedom of the Philippines from the Spaniard
colonization.
3. The styles of this novel is fictional, satire and tackles the Philippine History.
4. I was a good novel because it tells us that we should love our own land
and country.
III. Poem – All things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Alexander
1. The poem is about the wonderful things was made by our God. The poem
is for all people that we must appreciate beautiful things that made by our
God.
2. The made of a good lines and rhyming words to make poem more fun to
read.
3. The style of the poem was Hymn.
4. It is a good poem that its shows the all living this world must be take care
to remain it be beautiful as what God made them all.
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IV. Music – Demonyo by Juan Karlos

1. The song was all about a guy who is ready to change his life to make the
girl fell in love to him. The song was for the people that in love, it can
change everything.
2. The song made an opposite meaning of the lyrics to make it more
interesting to listen.
3. The styles of the song was slow-rock and more on instrumental.
4. The song was good that I can relate it to my own experience that I’ve
change for my girl I love.
V. Architectural Structure – Bahay Kubo
1. The bahay kubo is a traditional house structure made by early Filipinos
until now. It is for the Filipino that we must appreciate our own style and
for the other country that we our proud for our own structural design.
2. The bahay kubo was made of a nipa leaves for the roof and walls and
bamboo for the floor.
3. The bahay kubo has a unique style for the other country by its material
used to it.
4. The bahay kubo is one of the design for Filipino that everybody should be
proud of and also shows how Filipino creative is.
VI. A Piece of Clothing – Barong Tagalog
1. The barong tagalog is one of the famous clothing for men and the National
Clothing in the Philippines until now. It is for all men who wanted to wear
the national clothing and to appreciate it.
2. The clothing of barong tagalog was made of a fibers from the pineapple
leaves.
3. The styles of the cloth is for formal attire and most all Filipino wear it for
important events like wedding, fiesta, important conference and etc.
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4. The cloth is good because it show also how Filipino creative in make
unique things that all Filipino will be proud of.

Lecture 2

Art is a product of a man’s, imagination, and experience. An artwork may

be inspired by nature or other works of art, but an artist invents his own forms
and patterns due to what he perceives as beautiful and incorporates them in
creating his masterpiece. Perhaps not everyone can be considered an artist, but
surely, all are spectators of art, which gives us all role in the field of art
appreciation. Refining one’s ability to appreciate art allows him to deeply
understand the purposes of an artwork and recognized the beauty it possesses.

Creativity is what sets apart one artwork from another. A creative artist
does not simply copy or imitate another artist’s work. He does not imitate the
lines, flaws, colours and patterns in recreating nature. While through
imagination, an artist is able to craft something bold, something new, and
something better in the hopes of creating something that will stimulate change.
In the same way that imagination produces art, art also inspires imagination.
Lastly, through expression, an artist is able to explore his own emotions while at
the same time, create something beautiful out of it. Expressing emotions is
something different from describing emotions. Description actually destroys the
idea of expression, as it classifies the emotion, making it ordinary and
predictable. Expression, on the other hand, individualizes the artist.

Some forms of art expression include visual arts, films, performance art,
poetry performance, architecture, dance, literary arts, theatre arts, and applied
arts.
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Answer the following questions as precisely yet as thoroughly as possible.

1. What art field will you explore? Why?

- If I have a chance to explore more in field of arts, I will choose
in the art of filming because I want to know more about how
do cinematography works in the filming and to experience
being an actor in the film.
2. How can you utilize the arts to express yourself, your community, and your
relation to others?
- Art will help me to showoff my true self and to showcased my
talent in art of dancing. I will also utilize art as a instrument to
introduce to the community and my relation to others how do
art works and what art really means.

Using the table below,

Using the table below, write down examples of the different art forms
studies in this lesson. Provide ways on how these art forms express and unmask
creativity from the artist.

Type of Art Example How does this express How does this unmask
Expression the artist’s creativity?

Visual Arts Usbong 1 by Dante The artwork was The artist was utilize
Enage painting made in a tuba tuba as his medium and
(coconut wine on canvas) as showing his creativeness
a medium. The art shows in doing visual arts. The
recovery and resilience. It message of his artwork
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gives hope to the victims of represents the hope and

Yolanda in the Tacloban City recovery of his fellow
last year 2013. Taclobanons who suffer
the tragedy brought by
Typhoon Yolanda
happened three years
ago.
Films Seven Sundays The films shows the real The director in the films
by Cathy Garcia loves comes to the family. shows the different
Molina The cast portray their roles aspects of loves. She
excellently and touches the uses different meaning
heart of the audience. of love in the films and
the main idea of the film
is all about love.
Performance ‘Ang Huling El The musical theatre director The director of the
Arts Bimbo’ the musica; was inspired by the famous musical play shows his
by Dexter Santos song ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ creativeness as it shows
by Eraserheads as the center in the play that having
theme of the play. The two timeline events and
director shows the story of lead to tragedy.
the relationship of the
college best friends of the
main character in the play.
Literary Arts Noli Me Tangere by It was presented by the Jose Rizal’s No;I Me
Jose P. Rizal characters in the book in Tangere tell us that we
early age during the should reflect on our
Spaniards colonial period. It actions and beliefs for
shows the early culture that our country. By his
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we have and during the creativity in his art piece,

Spaniards colonization. he saved the country
from the Spaniards
colonization.
Theatre Martir sa Golgota The play was based the life Lou Velasco shows his
Arts by Lou Veloso and passion of Jesus Christ. creativity by portraying
The actor presented the life his role in the play. The
of Christ in the Golgota. dramatic and passion of
Christ when He was in
Golgota was presented
in the play excellently.
Architecture Bahay-Kubo Early Filipino built nipa hut This architecture design
or bahay kubo made by nipa shows how Filipinos
as a wall and bamboo for creative are. With the
the floor and cogon grass for use of simple materials it
roof. can make a wonderful
architecture design that
most of the Filipino
proud of.
Applied Arts Palayok The palayok is used as a The Filipinos shows the
traditional food preparation creativity because they
container in the Philippines it can make a useful ware
is made of earthenware made of the clay that we
(clay or ponous ceramic all know the kitchen
material that allows to ware used in our daily
absorbs the heat while lives in the field of
cooking. cooking.
Poetry Adik by Carlo The speaker uses rhyme The speaker shows his
Performance Hornilla words in his every lines and creativity like using his
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(monologues) uses a bit of comedy in his humour in his

line to make more fun to performance to make
listen and watch. the audience laugh at
the same time listening
to its message.
Dance Carinosa The carinosa performed by The Filipino shows the
two (male and female) creativity by this dancing
individual with having fan for style like the carinosa. It
the female and handkerchief shows the traditional
for the male. It performed way of courting a
with a romantic scenario Filipina. This type of
that the male is courting the cultural dance depicts on
female. how early Filipino
romantic when it comes
to courtship and also
shows the culture of
being conservative of
the young Filipina in
early age.

Lecture 3

Art has remained relevant in our daily lives because most of it has played
some form of function for man. Since the dawn of the civilization, art has been at
the forefront of giving color to man’s existence. The different functions of art
may be classified as personal, social, or physical. An art’s function is personal if it
depends on the artist herself or sometimes still, the audience of the art. There is
a social function in art if and when it has a particular social function, has
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something to do with direct, tangible uses of art. Not all products of art have
function. This should not disqualify them as art though. As mentioned and
elucidated by some of the most important thinkers in history, art may serve
either as imitation, representation, a disinterested judgment, or simply a
communication of emotion.

Activity 3

Answer the following questions as precisely yet as thoroughly as possible.

1. What are form,/artwork has changed something in your life? Why?

Account for the experience.
- Art of dance changed my life. Through dancing, I gain more
self-confident and express myself more. I high school days, we
won a dance competition and that day, I can say myself that I
can dance.
2. Does art always have a function? Why? Support your response. Provide
your own example.
- Art has a function that I can use in our daily lives examples of
these is the palayok. Palayok is made by art, by being creative
of the Filipino, the palayok is made and it is use a kitchen
ware. I can say that art has a specific function.

3. If an artwork ceased to have a function, will it remain an art? Why?

- Yes, even if it ceased to have a function, it will be still an art
because according to the definition of art that art is the
expression and application of our human creative skill and
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imagination. Functional art can be intended to have a fucntion

or utilitarian purpose but even it ceased to have the function,
an art as somehow be showed as another form of art already,
it will also remain as an art.

Look around your house and identify a product of art. In the box below, paste a
picture of that product of art in your household. Trace the beginnings of this
item and identify what functions it has played in history.
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Lecture 4

There is sense of panic when one is confounded with the question, what
am I seeing? Or rather, “what am I supposed to see?”. Perhaps, addressing this
stigma is the first step in inviting more Filipinos to engage with art and have a
more enduring appreciation for it.

In gaining the basics of deciphering the subject and content of art, it is

hoped that an individual’s sensitivity and perceptiveness to art will be developed.
As was discussed in the chapter, one may begin by looking at perceivable
features of the artwork. Taking note of what is apparent will provide clues as to
what the intended meaning of the artist might be. Knowing more about the
context of its creation – from the artist’s inspiration, reference or source will
provide useful in understanding the meaning of the artwork. However, one must
forget that each viewer is armed with his or her experience, background and
education. These will assist in fleshing out different levels of meaning that maybe
derived from the artwork. These might not be as evident as say, the figures
depicted on the surface; however, these alternative readings contributed to the
significance of the artwork.

The majority of the public are consumers and not producers of art, and so
ensuring the readiness of the public to not only successfully engage with the art,
but meaningfully do so, is the primary function of art appreciation and education.
Throughout this book, itt is hoped that the specialized language of art will unfold
for the learning pleasures the students, enabling the ease and encouraging the
predilection of engaging with art through its description, analysis, interpretation,
and even critique.
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1. What are the hurdles of accessing art in terms of its subject and content?
- It depends on the Inspiration of the artist. Art cannot be
explained as easy as what others think. We have different
perspective in viewing one’s opinion and it depends upon the
viewer on how they will interpret it. Inspiration helps the artist
in expressing his/her idea through artwork.
2. Where do artists source their subjects?
- Some artist use their own imaginations and experiences and
expressing it through artwork. Some also use their sense as to
source their subject and some also use their inspirations as
their subjects.
3. Name an example of an artwork and speculate on the content of the
artwork based on its factual, conventional, and subjective meanings.
- The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
The painting was all about the night in the village. The artist
uses hit sense of sight where his painting shows the view of
the night of the village. He was also uses his imaginary skills
when he add some details like the stars and the moon as it
portray that the scenrio of the painting is in the night time.
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Lecture 5

This lesson will introduce the artists who have dedicated their live to the
cultivation of the arts through the works of great creativity, imagination, and
daring throughout history. It aims to expand this into the wider world of the arts
and culture, wherein other key players and movers are testament to how the
production, consumption, and distribution of arts have changed profoundly.

1. What art form can you most relate to and appreciated? It may be
architecture, sculpture, painting, music, literature, film, dance,
performance/theatre, and living traditions.
- Art of painting, it showcase the creativity of the person and
enhancing its skills and imagination and expressing it through
a painting.
2. Name an artist whose works you really like.
-Dante Enage
3. Is there a particular work of art created by him or her that you relate to
and appreciate? What is it and why?
- Yes, his panting named Usbong 1 where it shows hope,
resilience and recovery of his fellow Taclobanon after the
typhoon Yolanda happened. In the painting it shows hope like
it has dove that resembles freedom and hope and I really
appreciate the message of the work and the medium that he
used Tuba as his medium.
4. With your seatmate, discuss and compare the items you listed.
5. Based on what you wrote, make an assumption about what the painting
means.
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Lecture 6

The evolution of the artist throughout history is one of the most interesting
progressions in the affairs of man. From the banalities of the works he created to
assist and inform the every day, he was caught in the midst of prevailing and
shifting ideologies, and utilize the power of the creativity and imagination in
attempt to grapple with the world around him. There is much responsibility
ascribed to artists. As Woodrow Wilson related, “You are not here merely to
make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with
greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to
enrich then world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget that errand.

A.
1. What do you think is the role of the artist in the 21st century society?
2. How relevant still are the awards National Artists and GAMABA, not only to
the art world, but also to the Filipino society as a whole?
3. Analyse and critique state-sponsored recognition for artists and cultural
workers. What do you think are some of the considerations that must be
addressed with regard to these?

B.

1. Identify and select one artist. He or she may Filipino or foreign; and may
be identified with any art form: architecture, sculpture, painting, music,
literature, film, dance, performance, and living traditions, among others.
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a. Research on him/her and select 5 aspects of his/her life that you think
have a substantial contribution not only to the local or foreign art
scene, but also to human history.
b. Present this class in using the Pecha Kucha format.
Pecha Kucha
This presentation format was devised by Astrid K;ein and Mark
Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture, where you show 20 images to
make a presentation. The images advance automatically (20 seconds
are allotted for each image) and you talk along to the images. This
ensures a brief presentation that packs a punch.
2. As possible artisan, make a creative interpretation of different musical
genres that you like (jazz, pop, etc.). Can you perform “gangnam style” by
fusing it with classical music? (This has been done in Asia’s Got Talent.)
Prepare for a possible performance in class.
3. The class should collate all art output so far. Coordinate with a barangay
and put up a makeshift gallery. Display all works and engage children to
talk about your work.
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Lecture 7

In any art appreciation course, the module or lesson on the elements and
principles of art considered one of the most rudimentary stages in easing the
students into a meaningful experience with art, regardless if its form. A
familiarity with these building blocks of composition and formal analysis will aid
the viewer in his or her attempt to come into terms with the intention of the
artist.

The elements and principles of art are essential to any artwork. Some of
them will be more obvious than others, becoming the anchors in which the
viewer may latch on to engage with artwork. To focal point that draw the
attention of the viewer is also interesting to note, as this provides insight as to
the interest and values that are of most weight to him or her. These perhaps will
help create a bridge in which a person, who may not normally find pleasures in
looking at art, may consider future engagements with it. In short, familiarity of
the elements and principles has the potential to break the barriers in which art
becomes ineffable.

a.
1. What are the elements of art?
2. In two-dimension artworks such as paintings, cite the elements and
principles of art that when utilize in the composition of the artwork, will
help stimulate or suggest the three-dimensional space?
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3. What is the relevance of combined arts and hybrid art in the 21 st

century?
b. Create a poster of your favourite film.
1. Using the elements and principles of art as guide, redesign, the poster
of your favourite film.
2. The poster must clearly reflect the use of the elements and principles of
art. It is not required that all elements and principles be represented in
the poster.
3. Prepare to show the poster in class. Without revealing many clues on
the film, allow you peers to guess what film is represented by your
poster.

Lecture 8

During the prehistoric period, the early humans had transitioned from a
nomadic lifestyle to that of more permanent one, which led to early civilizations.
Some of the works discovered from this period would give modern society a
glimpse of what was life during that period. One of the early civilizations where
art flourished was the Egyptian civilization. Throughout the three kingdoms all
the way to the Amarna Revolution, art has been directly used particularly in
religious and spiritual activities. Through these unearthed and discovered
artworks, the modern world could have a better understanding of the past and
how it can affect the present.

a.
1. What was the important and significance of art during the prehistoric
period?
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2. During the early Egyptian civilization, in what ways were art and religion
interconnected?
b. Make a photo journal of the three art pieces discovered during the Stone
Age or the Egyptian civilization that depict their beliefs and practices. For
each artwork, identify the key elements and features consistent with the
ones discussed in class. Share your insights as to how these pieces help
people form the modern context understand the historical past.

Lecture 9

Throughout history, Europe has seen tremendous changes in its political

landscape and social makeup, and witnessed transitions of different art
movements on different timeframes. The use of art as a medium of
communication of different cultural elements originated from the Greek and
Roman civilizations. These two civilizations have greatly influence the succeeding
periods in art history. There were movements like Realism that highlights the
primacy of individuality. Man being the focal point of most work is not new since
the Greek and even during the Renaissance Period highlighted the centrality of
man in any society. The evolution of art in Europe helped them shaped their
culture, which was reflected in their societies.

a.
1. Compare and contrast Greek and Roman artworks.
2. Discuss how Mannerism art became an offshoot of works from the
Renaissance.
3. Explain why Neoclassical served as a response or reaction to the Baroque
Period.
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b. Pretend that you are a commissioned artist you are asked to create an
artwork (any form or medium) that depicts love. Using the different
periods and art movements in Western Europe (or draw) how you will
execute and create the artwork based on the period you chose.

Lecture 10

Some of the artists and movements discussed are examples of the rich
array of works produced and are still being produced today. The twenty-first
century is steeped in promise and excitement. Although some of the movements
discussed may have waned or are no longer being practiced, new artists with
their own creative imagination and ways of producing art are changing the
landscape once again. It would not be surprising if in the future, art students like
you will be confronted with even more diverse movements that attempt to come
into terms himself, society, and the world in which he lives.

1. What do you think are the most important contributions of contemporary

art as a period and the numerous movements under it in the lives of men
today?
2. Out of all the movements mentioned and discussed, what do you think are
no longer relevant nowadays?
3. With the different art movements across history, what do you think does
the future hold for art production? Looking into the next 20 years, what do
you think are the new trends that will emerge? Create your own art
movement and describe its main tenets. Give it a name. what does this
movement attempt to do? What are the concerns or questions will it
attempt to answer? Imagine what kind of materials/media and techniques
will be based to create and realize the concepts behind artist’s works.
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Lecture 11

When an artist creates something, there is a desire for him/her to elicit a

certain kind of response from his audience. Toa certain extent, the artist is
considered as the first and primary audience of the work. There is the notion
that art should be perceived as something that would engage and enrich the
experience of the audience as the artist tries to piece together all the elements
grounded on design rules. However there have been art movements throughout
history that tried to break away from the norms of visual arts. Improvisations
have led artists to find other medium and avenues to showcase their creative
expression. The certain level of freedom and creativity experienced in art can
also lead to appropriations. When it come sto art appreciation, there seems to be
an debate whether or not something is just an appropriation of an existing work
or just plain forgery.

1. What are the important things the viewer or audience must consider to
derive meaning from the artwork?
2. How can improvisation contribute to the distinctive quality of the
artwork?
3. What is the reason why artists appropriate art?
4. Research one appropriation artist and highlight his or her new artwork.
Using the artwork, answer this essay question. To what extent is art
appropriation a form of forgery?
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Lecture 12

Asian art, particularly Chinese and Japanese arts, has helped in the
establishment of their identities as a people. A common thread between the two
cultures is the emphasis on religion and how man is an integral part of society.
China may have influenced Japan during the early part but later on, Japan
eventually welcomed Western ideas. There is a difference in terms of allowing
Western influences to be integrated in their works: China remained conventional
whereas Japan chose to let Western ideals be embodied in their artworks. The
Philippines, on the other hand, has undergone some changes when it comes to
the art scene. form the time of the early Filipinos to the contemporary times, art
has been used in a myriad of ways.

1. What are the central themes of Chinese artworks? Explain why the Chinese
focused on these themes.
2. In what ways are Chinese and Japanese art simila+r? In what ways are
they different?
3. What were some the user or roles of art during the pre-colonial period?
4. How did art become a reflection of Philippines society?
5. Write an essay answering this question: To what extent can art help in the
formation of a society’s culture.
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