INTRODUCTION TO ART • Art and Nature - Has beauty/aesthetics.

Humanities Galloping Wild Boar - found in the care of Altamira

- Came from the Latin word humanus meaning refined, Spain
cultured and human.
- study of the different cultural aspect of man, his frailties Lesson2
in life and how it can be improved POPULAR ART EXPRESSION
- records man’s quest for answers to the • Visual Arts
fundamental questions he asks about himself and about life - form that the population is most likely more exposed to,
Importance of Humanities: but its variations are so diverse they range from sculptures
1. Man needs an image of himself that you see in art galleries to the last movie you saw.
2. Understanding of his natures - Paintings, drawings, lettering, printing, sculptures, digital
3. Necessary for the development of a complete, social imaging, and more.
man • Film
4. Provides man with a measure of his own passion and - putting together successions of still images in order to
desire create an illusion of movement.
5. Regulate man’s behavior - focuses on its aesthetic, cultural, and social value and is
Art considered as both an art and an industry.
• comes from the Aryan root word AR which means to put • Performance art
together - a live art and the artist’s medium is mainly the human
• Latin word ARS which means skills/ability body which he or she uses to perform, but also employs
• cover those areas of artistic creativity embraces the visual other kind of art such as visual art, props, or sound.
arts, literature, music and dance • Poetry Performance
• expresses aesthetic ideas by use of skill & imagination - the artist expresses his emotion not by using paint,
Division of the Arts charcoal, or camera, but expresses them through words.
Visual arts - primarily seen, occupies space. • Architecture
e.g: paintings, sculptures and architectures - designing and constructing buildings and other types of
Auditory arts - heard, timed arts; exist in time structures.
e.g: music and poetry - the “mother of the arts” because it houses, serves as
Combined/performing arts - combines visual & auditory background for,
elements - used include stone, concrete, brick, wood, steel, glass,
e.g: drama & theatre, dancing, cinema & TV, opera and plaster.
Purposes of the Arts • Dance
1. Create beauty - series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music
2. Provide decoration accompaniment.
3. Reveal truth -Dance (French dancier,) refers to human movement either
4. Immortalize used as a form of expression or presented in a social,
5. Express religious values spiritual or performance setting.
6. Record and commemorate experience - Choreography is the art of making dances, and the person
7. Create order and harmony who does this is called a choreographer.
Assumptions of Art • Literary Art
• Art is Universal - goes beyond the usual professional, academic, journalistic,
• Art is timeless and other technical form of writing.
• Art is ageless - focuses on writing using a unique style, not following a
NATURE AND ARTS specific form or norm.
• Art is not nature - include both fiction and nonfiction such as novels,
- Art is made by human beings. Artists frequently find their biographies and poems.
inspiration and subject in matter in nature, and artist do use • Theater
nature as a medium, but art itself not nature. - uses live performers to present accounts or imaginary
• Nature is not art - Nature is God made. events before a live audience.
- usually follows a script, though they should not be Sources of Subject:
confused with literary arts. 1.Nature
• Applied Arts 2.History
- Incorporate elements of style and design to everyday 3.Greek and roman mythology
items with the aim of increasing their aesthetical value. 4.Sacred oriental texts
- Artists in this field bring beauty, charm, and comfort into 5.Judeo- Christian Tradition
many things that are useful in everyday life. Kinds of Subject:
1. History
FUNCTION OF ART 2. Landscape, Seascape and Cityscape
1. Arts as a Therapy 3. Animals
- used as therapy for 4. Mythology
individuals with a variety 5. Nature
of illnesses, 6. Dreams
2. Art as Artifact 7. Fantasies
- product of a particular 8. Figures
time and place, an artwork Content in Art:
represents the ideas and Factual - the most rudimentary level of meaning for it may
technology of that specific be extracted from the identifiable or recognizable forms in
time and place. the artwork
3. Personal Function of Art Conventional - the acknowledged interpretation of the
- Means that its function depend artwork using motifs, signs, symbols and other cyphers as
on the person- the artist who bases of its meaning.
created the art. Subjective
4. Social Function of Art - subjectivities are consulted, a variety of meaning may
-collective interest as opposed to a personal interest. arise when a particular work of art is read.
-convey message of protest, contestation, or whatever
message the artist intends his work to carry. ARTIST AND ARTISANS
5. Physical Function of Art The Artisans and the Guilds
- found in artworks that are crafted in order to serve some - Artisans who made the same products formed guilds that
physical purpose. were made up of apprentices, artisans and masters.
Philosophical Function of Art - The guilds ensured that all the artisans respected the same
1. Art as a Disinterested Judgement rules concerning:
2. Art as a Representation - Represent life, reality • Working hours
3. Art as a Communication of Emotion • Tools
Subject and Content • Quality of the products
• Subject - the visual focus or the image that may be • Price of the products
extracted from examining the artwork. WHAT? The Artist and her Studio
• Content -meaning that is communicated by the artist or - Production Process
the artwork. WHY? - Medium and Technique
Types of Subject: Some of the Greatest Artistin the World:
1. Representational Art “MONALIZA”
- refers to object or events occurring in the real world. - by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519)
- Identifiable and recognizable - Known for Painting, drawing, sculpting, science,
2. Non-representational art engineering, architecture, anatomy
- art does not make a reference to the real world, whether it “THE STARRY NIGHT”
is a person, place, thing, or even a particular event. - Vincent Van Gogh
- stripped down to visual elements such as shapes, lines, - Dutch post-impressionist 1853-1890
emotion, and even concept. “THE CREATION OF ADAM”
- Michelangelo, in full Michelangelo di Lodovico
Buonarroti Simoni, (1475- 1564)
- Italian Renaissance sculptor, painter, architect, and poet
who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development
of Western art.
DALAGANG BUKID
- Fernando Amorsolo, who was touted as the“Grand Old
Man of Philippine Art.”
ARTIST
- An artist is a person who performs any of the creative
arts.
- This captures all forms of art. is an art practitioner such as
painter, sculptor, choreographer, dancer,
musician, etc. who produces or creates indirectly functional
arts with aesthetic value using imagination.
ARTISANS
- An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand.
This includes various objects ranging from jewelry to
furniture.
Definitions of Artist and Artisan:
• Artist: An artist is a person who performs any of the
creative arts.
• Artisan: An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things
by hand.
Characteristics of Artist and Artisan:
Artistic Value:
• Artist: The object has a clear artistic value.
• Artisan: The object has an artistic value.
Functional Value:
• Artist: The object has no functional value.
• Artisan: The object has a functional value.
Object:
• Artist: The object has a lot of aesthetic value and is
appreciated for this quality as it pleases the individual.
• Artisan: The object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic
attributes to it.
Cologne Cathedral in Germany
e.g; of early Gothic architecture. Also a collaboration
between the artist who made the design and the. Artisan
who help in the construction of the whole building.
Artisan and Guilds
- guilds where towns had formalized groups of artisans or
craftsmen who took on a particular specialization or trade;
shoemakers, textile and glass workers, carpenters, carvers,
masons, armorers, and weapon-makers, among others.
PHILIPPINE Artisans
•Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Loay, Bohol.
•Spanish friars commissioned a lot of artisans to carve,
paint, and engrave images for churches and public sites.
Art curator - are employed by museums and art galleries
to design, develop and manage installations
and exhibits.
Role of an Art Curator
- more of the interpretation and development of the artwork
or the collection through establishing the significance,
relationship, and relevance
Film Making
Production Process:
1. Preproduction
2.Production
3.Postproduction
Awards and Citations:
1. Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (Order of
national Artist)
- The “highest national recognition given to Filipino
individuals who have made significant contributions to the
development of Philippine Arts; namely, music, dance,
theater, visual arts, literature, film, broadcast art, and
architecture and allied arts.
- The order is jointly administered by the Philippines (CCP)
and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon
recommendation by both institutions” (NCCA, 2015)
2. Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living
Treasures Award)
- “Manlilikha ng Bayan” who is a “citizen engaged in any
traditional art uniquely Filipino whose distinctive skills
have reached such a high level of technical and artistic
excellence and have been passed on to and widely
practiced by the present generation in his/ her community
with the same degree of technical and artistic competence”
(NCCA,2015).
- This artists practice may fall under the following
categories: folk, architecture, maritime transport, weaving,
carving, performing arts, literature, graphic and plastic art,
ornament, textile or fiber art, pottery and other artistic
expressions of traditional culture.
THE ELEMENTS OF VISUAL ART

LINE - describes a shape or outline.
- create texture and can be thick and
thin. Types of line can include actual,
implied, vertical, horizontal, diagonal
and contour line.
• an important element at the disposal of every artist.
• always has direction, always moving.
• used in any work of art, may either be straight or curved.
• lines are the first element of art and are continuous marks
that are made on any surface with a moving point.
• used in various ways to create different compositions.
• used to express various things or feelings; it can be used
to show various moods or anything abstract.
Line serves as an essential building block of art, but it can
also serve as the content itself of a work of art, or be
manipulated to evoke an emotional or intellectual response
from a viewer (Fichner-Rathus, 2010).
What do these lines suggest?
Vertical lines
- are poised for action. They are poised, balanced, forceful,
and dynamic. They express an impression of dignity.
- Only vertical lines can be used to express an orderly
feeling
Horizontal lines
- Only horizontal lines can give a
feeling of peacefulness and stillness.
- are lines of repose and serenity. They
express ideas of calmness and
quiescence
Diagonal lines - used to create
feelings of movement or action.
Curved lines - sometimes referred as S curves, suggest
gracefulness or sexiness.
There are various ways to integrate lines into a photograph
to help strengthen the overall composition and draw
attention to a specific focal point.
ACTIVITY: LEADING LINES IN
PHOTOGRAPHY
- When using vertical lines within a photo, it’s a good idea
to follow the rule of thirds, failure to do so can result in a
photo looking as though it’s been cut in half. It is also
important to try to keep the vertical line as straight as
possible.
- horizontal leading lines, make sure they’re as straight as
possible and consider following the rule of thirds. This
photo, for example, places the land and horizon along the
bottom third of the image,
This photo uses both horizontal and vertical lines.
Although the bulrushes are the obvious use of vertical lines,
the horizontal line of the horizon is more subtle. Note, too,
that the photo has been composed so the landscape follows
the rule of thirds.
Curved lines, sometimes referred as S curves, can help lead
the eye through a photo and can suggest gracefulness,
sexiness, or sensuality. Despite the name, S curves don’t
need to be shaped exactly like an “s.”
When including diagonal leading lines within a photo, it’s
best if you can position them so that they start and finish
just above or below the corner of a photo, like the railroad
tracks shown here.

The body of this acoustic guitar is a great example of S
curves. Note the use of other leading lines in this photo too
– the diagonal lines of the guitar strings, and the horizontal
lines of the sheet of music in the background.
Three Main Types of Lines
Repetition - occurs when two or more lines are drawn
within a corner following the lines of the corner.
Contrast - lines that are in opposition to each other
Transition line - connects two workflow elements.
Transition lines allow you to define what the next step in a
workflow will be.
The Art Element of Color
Color refers to the visual perception of light being
reflected from a surface of an artwork. In the most basic
classification, colors can be divided into three groups:
primary, secondary and tertiary.
Attributes of Color
Hue is the term for the pure spectrum colors commonly
referred to by the "color names" - red, orange, yellow, blue,
green violet - which appear in the hue circle or rainbow.
Theoretically all hues can be mixed from three basic hues,
known as primaries.
Color wheel is an abstract illustrative organization
of color hues around a circle, that shows relationships
between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, etc.
Value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is the
quality which depends on the amount of light and dark in
color.
 Tints are values above the normal
 Shades are values below the normal.
Intensity refers to the brightness or darkness of color. It
gives color strength. When a hue is vivid form, it is said to
be in full intensity. When it is dulled, it is said to be partly
neutralized.
Psychology of Colors
Colors have varied psychological and emotional
connotations.
Black is associated with death and gloom
White stands for purity and innocence
Red is associated with blood, anger and fear
Green implies happiness and abundance
Meanings of Colors Conveyed by the Rose
• Red is for “I love you”
• Pink conveys “Thank you”
• White says “You are heavenly”
• Coral speaks of desire.
• White roses denote secrecy, reverence and humility.
• Deep pink roses convey gratitude and appreciation.
• Light pink express sympathy, grace and gentilityed roses
also mean courage and fortitude
• Yellow roses stand for freedom
• Red and Yellow stand for jovial /happy feelings
• Orange roses speak of enthusiasm and desire
• Red and White convey unity
TEXTURE
- deals more directly with the sense of touch.
- applies to how an object feels or appears to feel.
- can be either implied or actual
- It has to do with the characteristics of surfaces which can
be rough or smooth, fine or coarse, shiny or dull, plain or
irregular.
Implied texture expresses the idea of how a surface might
feel. For example, a painting of a blanket might convey the
idea that the blanket is soft.
Actual texture, on the other hand, is texture that can
actually be felt. For example, a ceramic bowl might feature
a carved texture that could be felt when holding that bowl.
PERSPECTIVE
- deals with the effect of distance upon the appearance of
objects, by means of which the eye judges spatial
relationships.
1. Linear perspective is the representation of an
appearance of distance by means of converging lines.
• It has to do with the direction of lines and with the
size of objects.
• Painters usually show the effect of space and
distance by using converging lines and diminishing
size.
• Parallel lines below the eye level seem to rise to a
vanishing point in the horizon, while those above the
eye level seem to descend to the vanishing point.
Foreshortening representation of objects or parts of
the body as smaller from the point of view of the
observer.
2. Aerial perspective representation of relative distances
of objects by gradations of tone or color.
- Objects become fainter in the distance due to the effect of
the atmosphere. Objects appear to be lighter in color as
they recede into the distance or atmosphere.
The Art Element of Space
• Form refers to a three-dimensional object. As such, form
is an art term that is only applied to those artworks that are
three-dimensional, such as sculpture and pottery. Forms,
much like shapes, can be geometric or organic.
• Geometric forms have hard lines and edges. Organic
forms are curvy and more free-form.

Types of Form
1. Form and shape can also be described as
either organic or geometric.
2. Organic forms such as these snow-covered boulders
typically are irregular in outline, and often asymmetrical.
Organic forms are most often thought of as naturally
occurring.
3. Geometric forms are those which correspond to named
regular shapes, such as squares, rectangles, circles, cubes,
spheres, cones, and other regular forms.
Volume refers to the amount of space occupied in three
dimensions. It refers to solidity or thickness.