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Session 1 INTRODUCTION TO ARTS Humanities ─ came from the Latin word “humanus” meaning refined, cultured and human study of the different cultural aspect of man… records man’s quest for answers to the fundamental questions he asks about himself and about life. ─ are expressions of man’s feeling and thoughts emphasizes dignity and worthiness of man and recognizes creative expressions. aimed to shape students’ subjective energies (feelings, attitudes and aspirations). Importance of Humanities a. man needs an image of himself b. understanding of his natures c. necessary for the development of a complete, social man d. provides man with a measure of his own passion & desire e. regulate man’s behavior Etymology of Art ART ─ comes from the Aryan root word “AR” which means “to put together”. ARS ─ Latin word which means “skills or ability”. it covers those areas of artistic creativity embraces the visual arts, literature, music and dance. expresses aesthetic ideas by use of skill & imagination. Division of the Arts
a. Visual arts that are primarily seen, occupies space. b. Auditory heard, time arts; exist in time. c. Combined or Performing Arts combines visual & auditory elements. a. Visual Arts o paintings, sculptures and architectures. b. Auditory Arts o music and poetry c. Combined o drama & theatre, dancing, cinema & TV, opera Purpose of the Arts a. Create beauty b. Provide decoration c. Reveal truth d. Immortalize e. Express religious values f. Record and commemorate experience g. Create order & harmony
─ refers to the art of putting together successions of still images in order to create an illusion of movement. ─ it focuses on its aesthetic cultural and social value. ─ it is considered as both an art and an industry.
- Performance Art ─ a live art and the artist’s medium are mainly the human body which he or she uses to perform. ─ it also employs other kind of art such as: a. visual arts b. props c. sound
- Poetry Performance ─ an art form where the artist expresses his emotions not by using paint but expresses them through words.
- Architecture ─ the art of designing and constructing buildings and other types of structures. ─ it is often referred as the “mother of the arts”. Materials used include: a. stone g. plaster b. concrete c. brick d. wood e. steel f. glass
- Dance ─ a series of movements that follows the rhythm of the music accompaniment. Dance ─ generally, refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. Choreography ─ the art of making dances, and the person who does this is called a choreographer.
- Literary Art ─ an art goes beyond the usual professional, academic, journalistic, and other technical form of writing. ─ it focuses on writing using a unique style, not following a specific form or norm. ─ it may include fiction and non-fiction such as: a. novels
b. biographies c. poems
- Theater ─ uses live performers to present accounts or imaginary events before a live audience. ─ performance usually follows a script, though they should not be confused with literary arts.
- Applied Arts ─ arts incorporate elements of style and design to everyday items with the aims of increasing their aesthetical value. Artist in this field brings: a. beauty b. charm c. comfort Into many things that are useful in everyday life. Functions of Arts
- As Therapy ─ it is a therapeutic function. ─ art can be and is used as therapy for individuals with a variety of illnesses, both physical and mental.
- As Artifact ─ a product of a particular time and place. ─ an artwork represents the ideas and technology of that specific time and place. ─ an insight to the past.
- Personal Function ─ art varied and highly subjective.
─ these types of art have subjects that refer to object or events occurring in the real world ─ it is also termed figurative art, because the name suggests, the figures depicted are easy to makes out and decipher.
- Non-representational Art ─ this art does not make a reference to the real world, whether it is a person, place, thing, or even a particular event. ─ it is stripped down to visual elements such as shapes, lines, emotion and even concept. Sources of Subject
- Nature
- History
- Sacred Oriental Texts
- Greek and Roman Mythology
- Judeo-Christian Tradition
- Other works of art Content in Art Levels of meaning: a. Factual ─ pertains to the most rudimentary level of meaning for it may be extracted from the identifiable or recognizable forms in the artworks and understanding how these elements relate to one another. b. Subjective ─ a variety of meaning may arise when a particular work of art is read.
─ these meanings stem from the viewer’s or audience’s circumstances that come into play when engaging with art. c. Conventional ─ pertains to the acknowledged interpretation of the artwork using motifs, signs, symbols and other cyphers as bases of its meaning. ─ these conventions are established through time, strengthened but recurrent use and wide acceptance by its viewers or audience and scholar who study then.
Difference between Artist and Artisan 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 ─ An example of early Gothic architecture. ─ This is 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 ─ These 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. Here, the practice of artists was not grounded on the idea of individual capacities or success; rather, in the commitment to work together as a collective. Guilds ─ Guilds were a type of social fellowship, an association structured with rules, customs, rights, and responsibilities. ─ With a lifetime commitment to a particular trade, an artisan develops immense skill and expertise in his craft. PHILIPPINE Artisans Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Loay, Bohol.
Art Curator ─ Art curators are employed by museums and art galleries to design, develop and manage installations and exhibits. This requires them to acquire works of art, ensure proper storage and help maintain museum collections. ─ Art curators typically specialize in specific areas of art, like Western, Asian or contemporary art. The job duties of a curator are vast. They may put on public events like lectures and workshops, write grants and conduct fundraising activities. In addition, they conduct research projects and write papers for publication. Role of Art Curator ─ the role of the curator is more of the interpretation and development of the artwork(s) or the collection(s) through establishing the significance, relationship, and relevance of these materials----in isolation and/or as part of a wider narrative. ─ Some of the roles expected of curators are the ability to research and write, as an arbiter of design and layout , and deciding for the display and hanging of materials foe exhibition. Awards and Citation The two major awards Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (Order of national Artist) Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award). ─ The conferment of the Order of National Artist is 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). The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) or The National Living Treasures Award was created in 1902 ─ a “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
