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Week 1 Chapter 1
Week 1 Chapter 1
MY JOURNEY
MY EXPECTATIONS
1. understand the importance of Humanities and Art Appreciation in every individual’s life;
2. gain a general knowledge of the creation and functions of arts; and
3. recognize the certain purpose of art as well as its classification and discuss their
characteristics.
As a preliminary activity for the topic, kindly reflect on the following questions:
Before Do you think of yourself as a creative person? If you do, why? If you don’t,
Are you more creative and most productive when feeling happy? Do you suf
reading, try How do you determine whether a particular art is an original work of an artis
What talent/s would you like to improve as a person? Why?
to ask
yourself
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MY READINGS
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tymologically, the term “Humanities” is from a Latin word humanus which means
educated. It refers to the learning of arts such as architecture, dance, literature, music,
painting, theatre, and sculpture (Sanches, 2011).They are branches of knowledge that
focuses on the human opinions, and relationships (Machlis,
2003). As a branch of learning, the artwork is considered as the material object while its creativity and
appreciation is the formal object (Menoy, 2009& Marcos, et al., 2010).
Likewise, Humanities is more concerned on how a person expresses his/her feelings. These
feelings can be in facial manifestations or body movements. Laughing, crying, clenching our
fists, curling our toes, stretching out our fingers, and crossing our arms are representations of
humanities (Menoy, 2009).
When we look around, we see a lot of things that relate to art. Art can come in the form of
many items such as posters, paintings, portraits, covers, and more. People look at art in different
ideas that they want to know more about or may be studying. Art can shows ideas about the past,
what is currently happening and what may happen in the future. It can also show meaning, love,
boredom, and creativity (Ramos, 2012). Art can be meaningful because of the colors, shapes, and
depictions it can create.
Art Appreciation is a way to motivate ideas and allows individuals to illustrate their feelings
when they viewed an artwork. It helps develops critical and innovative skills in thinking and
teaches essential qualities in listening, observing, and responding to multiple viewpoints It also
requires an ability to differentiate what is apparent and what is not (Gargaro & Jilg, 2016 and
Sanger, 2012).
In our life, we experience so much fragmentation of our thoughts and feelings. But, by
creating arts, it brings things back together. We merely make art because of so many reasons,
and we enjoy the process of it.
The word “art” is from a Latin arti, which means craftsmanship, inventiveness, mastery of
form, skill. It includes literature, music, paintings, photography, sculpture, etc. It serves as an
original record of human needs and achievements. It usually refers to the so-called “fine arts”
(e.g., graphics, plastic, and building) and to the so-called “minor arts” (everyday, useful, applied,
and decorative arts). It is the process of using our senses and emotions in making creative
activities (Marcos, 2010). It is a human capability to make things beautiful (e.g., buildings,
illustration, designing, painting, sculpture, and Photography) through the production of his/her
imagination depending on the preparation, theme, medium, and values used.
Significantly, the word artist comes from the French word artiste and the Spanish artista,
which means “performer.” It is someone who creates art that is merely trades and professions by
which different people make their livings (Goines, 2004).
Artist is most often refers to those who create within a context of the fine arts such as
acting, dancing, drawing, filmmaking, painting, sculpture, writing, photography, and music.
They are those who use imagination, and a skill to construct works that may be judged to have
aesthetic importance. Creativity is a characteristic of an artist that progressed in the extent of
his/her life to express feelings. These are all processed in
a. The Creations of ideas. Artists are usually impressionable persons. They used their
experiences as their basis in the making of dance, picture, a poem, or a play or a song.
For example, a composer may write a song on the developing romance between a man
and a woman, or on the pains of a broken-hearted.
b. The Creations of the Materials. The artist uses different materials or mediums to
give form to an idea. For example, a painter uses pigments; a sculptor uses wood, metal
or stone; an author uses words; and a composer who uses musical sounds to determine
the notes.
c. The Creations of Forms. There are diverse forms used by the artists in expressing
their ideas. It is a medium of artistic expression recognized as fine art. This form is used
to explain the physical nature of the artwork like in metal sculpture, an oil painting, etc.
Functions of Arts
From the very beginning, arts have been part of human history. It described, defined, and
deepened the human experience. In the Prehistoric period for example, peoples performed songs
and dances to gratify their ancestors. Likewise, hunters brushed different figures on the walls of
caves to depict their day to day experiences. Arts also serve several functions which are item
outcome to its purpose (Menoy, 2009), namely:
1. Individual Function- The artists perform arts because of the passion of their respective
art forms. A singer presents a concert for free because of his advocacy and the love of
singing. For example, Regine Velaquez (Asia’s Songbird) is well- known for possessing
extensive vocal range.
2. Social Function- Man associates with others through his art performance that arouses
social consciousness. Examples of this association are the choral singing, group dancing,
public art exhibits and other practices.
3. Economic Functions- Arts are emerging as a potent force in the economic life of people
assumes an essential role as a direct and indirect contributor to state economies. Example
of this is by generating economic vitality in under-performing regions through crafts,
tourism, and cultural attractions.
4. Political Functions- Art provides a forum for ideas that will lead to employment,
prestige, status, and power. During election period, for example, the candidates created
their artworks (poster) which expresses their propaganda, agendas and political views
about making a stable society.
7. Physical Functions- Buildings are artistically designed and constructed to protect their
occupants and make their life inside more meaningful. Architects, Industrial and Graphic
Designers, and Interior Decorators share responsibility in building environment that
balance forms and functions.
8. Aesthetic Functions- Any artwork means beauty. It is visual spice for gracefully
adorned interiors and can bring out the most elegant features of different décor elements.
It reasonably reproduced visual images which communicate through fantastic persuasions
and meaningful words.
Purpose of Art
Creativity or imagination is the primary basis of art. Art is created when an artist produces a
stimulating experience that is considered by his audience to have artistic merit. The artwork is
the visual expression of an idea or experience of an artist, through the use of a medium (Frank,
2011). It allows expression of the individuality of the artist. Through artistic endeavors, we can
share what is important to us with others and can learn about the values of feelings of those
sharing art with us. Some purposes of art are the following (Marcos et al., 2011).
1. Create Beauty- Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, and intuitions. It is the
communication of concepts that cannot be faithfully portrayed by words alone. The Artist
has considered nature as the standard of beauty. The example of beauty can be in a snowy
mountain scene, and the art is the photograph of it shown to the family.
2. Provide Decoration- Artworks are used to create a pleasing environment. It is intended
to beautify things to please and amuse the viewers through its colors and patterns.
3. Reveal Truth- Artwork helped to pursue truth and attempted to reveal about how the
world works. It is a kind of language that allows artists to send a message to the souls of
the recipients that help change their attitudes, their sensibility, and their ethics.
4. Express Values- Arts can illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world.
Through arts, the artist will be encouraged to develop their creativity, challenge, and
communication skills. It also promotes self- esteem and wellness.
Classifications of Art
Many changes in the arts took place during the early modern period. Its classification can be
on many characteristics, including form, shape, function, use, or social context. Works of art are
classified in many different ways, namely:
Knowing and practicing the arts disciplines are fundamental to the development of the minds
and spirits of the students (National Art Education Association, 1994). Arts are inseparable from
education. When early humans drew images on the walls of the caves, the artworks have been the
means of recording human experiences and of making sense of the world. It educates us on how
early people lived and survived. Thus, without the skills in the arts, no one can claim that he/she is
professionally trained.
There are several reasons for the arts to be included in an educational system. It is evident that
involvement in the arts has been shown to help students in their academic, personal, and social
development. Listed below are other details for this assertion.
1. Arts are worth studying because it served to connect our imaginations with the most
profound questions of human existence.
2. Arts are always used because it helps to present issues and ideas to teach, persuade,
and entertain people.
3. Arts are integral to every person’s daily life because it helps shape our spiritual,
political, economic, cultural, and social environments.
4. Arts are refreshing because it offers unique sources of enjoyment and it investigates
relationships between thought and actions.
Arts develop students attitudes because it teaches self-discipline, reinforces self- esteem, fosters the thinking
skills and creativity and values the importance of arts.