Contemporary
Subject:
Philippine
Arts from the
Regions
Lesson 1:
The Meaning
of Art
What is
Art?
Aristotle claimed that humans have
instincts for imitation and harmony, He
described that these instincts are “lying
deep in our nature.”
He argued that human beings are the
“most imitative of living creatures,”
and through imitations, humans learn
and experience pleasure.
Art, then, may be defined as a
human pursuit to imitate life and the
world into something pleasing or
beautiful.
Art is derived from the
Latin word ars meaning
ability or skill
-J.V. Estolas
Art is also taken from Italian
word artis meaning
craftsmanship, skill, mastery of
form that exists between
material and technique
-A. Tan
It is a medium of
expression because we
express our ideas,
emotions, feelings,
without using words
Art is beauty of the
world. – Plato
It is human nature to
create art.
Importan
ce of Art
Satisfies the needs for personal
expression
Develops our skills to express
ourselves
Challenges us to see things
differently
Unleashes our hidden desires
and passion
Can change our ways in life
Sees the truth that we might not
understand before
Gives pleasure, satisfaction
and gratification
Function
s of Art
Most important means of
expression developed by man.
To express beauty
To give man moment of
relaxation and spiritual
happiness
To serve as a channel of
man’s passion
To overcome the feelings of
restlessness and loneliness
Forms of
artistic
expression
that humans
have been
1.
Picture (Drawing, Painting,
Printmaking, and Photography)
This is a two-dimensional image of
various subjects ranging from real-
life images to visually abstract. It
may be created using different media
such as chalk, charcoal, graphite, ink,
oil paint, and watercolor.
Exampl
es
Artist:
Jasper
Branse
Eye pencil
drawing
(2010
Artist:
Vincent
Van Gogh
“The Starry
Night”
(1889)
Artist:
Ernst Ludwig
Kirchner
“Alpine
shepherd”
(1917)
Photographer
:
Stanley
Fire Escape
Forman
Collapse
(1975)
2.
Sculpture
This is a three-dimensional artwork
that may be created using stone,
marble, wood, and concrete.
Exampl
es
Sculptor:
Michelang
elo
“Pieta”
(1498 –
1499)
Sculptor:
Michelang
elo
“David”
(1504)
3.
Architecture
These are structures that meant to
be used as shelter. The art of
architecture relies on the design
and purpose of the structure.
Exampl
es
“Rome
Pantheo
n”
“Taj
Mahal”
or
“Tadj
Mahall”
4.
Music
This is the art form that appeals to
the sense of hearing. Music is
composed by combining notes into
harmony.
Exampl
e
“Kalawa
kan”
(fingers
tyle
cover
5.
Literature
This is the art form of the
language through the
combined use of words,
creating meaning and
experience.
Exampl
e
6.
Theatre
This is the art form of
performance. Dramatic texts
are portrayed on stage by
actors and actresses and are
enhanced by props, light, and
sounds.
Exampl
e
Lea
Salonga
(Miss
7.
Cinema
This art form is a technological
translation of theater. In films,
special effects are utilized to
enhance the storytelling.
Exampl
e
8.
Dance
This is the art of the human
form. The body is used,
mobilized, and choreographed
in a specific time, form, and
space.
Exampl
e
Home
work
CLOSING PRAYER
Dear God, thank you for giving us time
to come together and reflect over your
teachings. Help us bring hope, an
important virtue in life, in our school,
home, community, country and the
world. We hope that we are able to
spend time with you like this more
often. This we ask in the name of Jesus
our Lord. Amen
ST. JOSEPH…PRAY FOR US!
Don’t Forget
Teacher Loisa!
