Introduction

TO
ART & HUMANITIES
Leonardo Da Vinci’s
Vitruvian Man (1490)
Vitruvian Man
The Vitruvian, drawn by the Italian
Renaissance artist and scientist,
Leonardo Da Vinci around 1490, is a
symbol of harmony, a canon of
proportions and the epitome of
perfection.
 Vitruvian Man
It depicts a nude male gure with the
arms and legs in two superimposed
positions so that the hands and feet
touch the perimeters of both a square
and a circle. One of Leonardo’s best-
known works, the drawing has become
an iconic image, often reproduced in
art, science, and commerce.
 Canon of Proportions
A system of mathematical ratios
based on measurements of parts of
the human body, designed to create
ideal proportions for the human gure
in art.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
 01
Why Study
Humanities?
 Why Study Humanities?

Latin “humanus” Studies man

which means, human, and the way he conducts
cultured and re ned himself from the time of his
existence to the present
(Martin & Jacobus, 2004).
 02
Fundamental
Principles of
the Humanities
 Fundamental Principles of the Humanities
❖ Human nature is inherently good.
❖ Individuals are free and are capable of making choices.
❖ Human potential for growth and development is virtually
C unlimited.
❖ Self-concept plays an important role in growth and development.
❖ Individuals have an urge for self-actualization.
❖ Reality is de ned by each person.
❖ Individuals have a responsibility to both themselves and to others.
 03
Nature of
Arts
 Nature of Arts
Aryan “ar”
which means to join, to
put together
Latin “sars, artis”
Another origin of the word which means everything
art came from Latin “ars” that is arti cially made or
which means ability or skill. composed by man.
ART
Refers to the skillful arrangement or composition
of some common but signi cant qualities of
nature such as sound, colors, lines, movements,
words, stone, and wood, to express feelings,
thoughts, imaginations, and dreams in an
amazing, meaningful and enjoyable way
(Adams, 2002).
 04
Functions of
Art
 Functions of Art
01 02
Functional art forms Non-functional art forms
form of arts that makes man’s serve purposes far beyond mundane
life survival functions.
better.
All art forms have the following
functions:
❖ The human need for expression;
❖The social need for display,
celebration, and communication;
❖ The physical needs for
functional
objects.
 05
Art: As Viewed
by Philosophy
AESTHETIC
SThe philosophical study
of beauty and taste.
PLAT
O The
 physical world is a copy
of a perfect, rational, eternal
and changeless original
(Forms or Ideas).
 Art is an imitation of physical
things which are in turn
imitation of the Forms.
 2 ideas of the arts:
 Art is imitatio n
 Art is dangerous
ARISTOTLE
 Considered art as imitation or
a representation of nature.
IMMANUEL
KANT
 Taste can both be subjective
and universal
 2 kinds of aesthetic responses:
 Beauty results in pleasure
if there is order, harmony
and symmetry; and
 Beauty leads to a
response of awe that
overwhelms the viewers
of the art
 06
Artists and
Artisans
 Artisan
A person who is in a skil ed trade that involves making things by
hand.

Paete’s Albay’s Pangasinan’s

Woodcarver Ceramic maker Basket weaver
 Artist
A person who exhibits exceptional skil s in the visual and/or the
performing arts.

Michaelangel Fernando
o Amorsolo
 07
The Arts
Forms
 PAINTING
Best described as the application of pigment to a
surface.
Two-dimensional art form.
 SCULPTUR
E
Three-dimensional.
The sculptor creates a solid form
using molding, carving, welding,
casting and
assembling.
Some of the popular medium are
clay, wood, stone, metal, ice, glass and
plastic.
 ARCHITECTUR
The most functiEonal of all the art forms.
It involves creating designs for buildings and
infrastructures.
 MUSI
C
The art of sound expressed through a song, through the use o
instruments or a combination of both.
It should express rhythm, harmony and melody that is soothing
or
appeals to the state of its audience.
 DANC
The art of body movements that is tuned toE a musical
piece.
Body movements should be graceful and in rhythm with
the
accompanying musical piece.
 LITERATUR
E ideas and feelings.
The art of using words to express thoughts,
It takes the form of poetry, novel, short story, essay, epic,
legends,
etc.
 THEATE
drama.
R
The performance of a
Actors perform on stage in front of a live
audience. Dialogues may be recited, sang or eliminated
(pantomimes). Referred to as combined or performing
arts.
 08
Appreciating
the Arts
 Appreciating Art
Analyze the artwork in terms
of what the artist wants his
Give a good description of work to represent and their
the artwork based on (learners) subjective reaction
knowledge of art elements 01 02 to the works which includes
their thoughts and feelings.
and materials.
Judge the artwork as
to whether it is good or
05 03 Perceive the artwork in the
context of its history.
bad based on the
learner’s perception of it
and its aesthetic and 04
cultural value.
Give meaning to the
artwork based on
description, analysis,
and context.
Appreciating Art

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THANKS!
 Credits to:
Ms. Edielyn Gonzalvo-Gutierrez
Professor, CEAS Department
She originally created this learning
material.
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