Baldoza, Samantha Nicole GE6- Art Appreciation

Chavez, Dioscoro BSED- ENGLISH I

Matillano, Jeh Francine R. MWF- 9:00-10-00 AM

1. What are the assumptions and nature of arts?

Assumption is a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof. It is

something that you accept as true without question or proof. Below are some assumptions
about art:

• Art is universal
- Art has always been timeless and universal, spanning generations and continents
through and through (slidesahre.net, 2019). Often times, people feel that what is
considered artistic are only those which have been made long time ago. This is a
misconception.
• Art is cultural
- According to Dr. Mariano Ariola (2018), art contribute to the understanding of the
past and present cultures. Through art, people learn about their culture’s values
and strengthen their culture’s identity. Through art, the people feel proud of their
customs, traditions and beliefs they give sense of belonging.
• Art is not nature
- Art is not nature because it is man-made. Art is man’s interpretation of what he
perceives as art. Art is man’s way of interpreting nature. Nature, such as the
mountains, the volcano, lakes, rivers, land terrains are made by God and not by
man.
• Art involves experience
- Unlike fields of knowledge that involve data, art is known by experiencing. A work
of art then cannot be abstracted from actual doing. In order to know what an
artwork is, we have to sense it, see or hear it, and see and hear it.
• Art as an expression
- Artistic expression may be expressed 100% in conscious mind but those who are
extremely artistic or right-brained individuals, they may be more creative and are
able to recognize the value of linking seemingly unrelated thoughts or ideas,
methods, and concepts because of their frequent practice
• As a form of creativity
- Art is a product of imagination that entertains, pleases and inspire people. The
various artworks of artists reflect the artist’s power of creativity. Human is the
creator of art, for no art is created without human who imagined then created it.

Nature refers to the basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as
characteristic of it. Like other things, arts have its nature.

• Art is a diverse range of human activities

- Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual, auditory or performing
artworks, expressing the author’s imaginative or technical skill, intended to be
 appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. In their most general form these
activities include the production of works of art, the criticism of art, the study of the
history of art, and the aesthetic dissemination of art.
• Art represents reality
- Art represents reality, since it is often depicting objects or scenes from the world.
An artwork can depict a scene such as a cafe or a restaurant, or a park or garden.
80, there is a sense in which art represents the mind’s eye or what the imagination
perceives.
• Art is an expression
- The expression contained in the form is an attempt to translate the unnamed and
the unknown. Intrinsic to our existence as humans is our quest to create meaning,
and art allows that process to take place. Making meaning involves understanding
our surroundings and marking our experiences.
• Art serves as means of communication of emotions
- The purpose of works of art may be to communicate political, Spiritual or
philosophical ideas, to create a sense of beauty to explore the nature of
perception for pleasure, or to generate strong emotions. Art is an act of
expressing feelings, thoughts, and observations of human conditions. A
fundamental purpose common to most art forms is the underlying intention to
appeal to, and connect with, human emotion.
• Art matters
- The arts matter because they allow us to express ourselves and illustrate the
world around us in a different light, helping us to gain understanding of people and
society, and give hope while living in this world Art matters because it illustrates
the human experiences.
• Art is creation
- It is the combination of already existing material elements into new forms which
become the realization of a preconceived idea. Both hut and picture rose in the
imagination of their makers before they took shape as things.

2. What are the functions and philosophical importance of arts?

- Art, like philosophy, has a profound communicating role. People use it to share
their sentiments, their most intimate, diverse, and emotional thoughts. Art and
philosophy share a depth of cognitive, moral, and social substance. To
summarize, art's primary function is to assist humans in expressing their feelings
and thoughts related which we can relate to philosophy.

3. What is the difference between artists and artisans? What is the relationship between
artists and artisans?
- Artists and craftspeopArt is creation It is the combination of already existing
material elements into new forms which become the realization of a
preconceived idea. Both hut and picture rose in the imagination of their
makers before they took shape as things.le are distinguished by their primary
focus and goal. Artists often value self-expression and the creation of works that
 transmit personal or abstract concepts, with an emphasis on aesthetic and
emotional aspects. On the other hand, artisans are talented craftsmen who excel
in creating functional or ornamental objects with a heavy emphasis on technical
proficiency and practical utility. While artists and artisans have different primary
purposes, there may be some overlap. Some people may fill both jobs, including
artistic expression into their work. The connection is based on a shared
commitment to originality and skillful execution, with each offering distinct insights
to the larger domain of creativity and craftsmanship.

4. What are the elements of art and principles of design?

- Elements of Art
• Line – a path that a point takes through space
• Shape – created when a line become connected and encloses space
• Form – a shape that has 3-dimensional form
• Color – color can add interest and reality to artwork
• Texture – the way the surface of an object actually feels
• Space – the distance around, between, above, below, and within an object
- Principles of Design
• Balance – the way elements are arranged to create a feeling or stability
• Emphasis – focal point of an image
• Rhythm and Movement –
• Unity – all elements and principles work together
• Variety – use of differences and change to increase the visual interest of the
work
• Proportion – comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to
size, quantity of degree

5. What are the seven da Vincian Principles?

The following are the seven da Vincian Principles:
a) Curiosita (inquisitiveness)
b) Dimostrazione (learning from experience)
c) Sensazione (use of the five senses)
d) Sfumato (openness to the mysterious)
e) Arte/Scienza (balanced learning through the arts and sciences)
f) Corporalita (cultivating mental and physical fitness)
g) Connessione (combination and connection)

6. Name one GAMABA artist. What is his/her notable works and their contribution to the
society?
- Salinta Monon obtained the award in 1998. She is a Tagabawa Bagobo textile
weaver who came from Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Despite the absence of formal
education or training, she learned the art of weaving from her mother and soon
perfected it. As she became an expert of weaving, she shared her knowledge to
her fellow Bagobo women so that their culture will be preserved.