ART APPRECIATION
GEC 006
ART APPRECIATION
Art appreciation in tertiary level is the study of art, including its
history, cultural context, and aesthetic significance. It can help
students develop critical thinking skills and an appreciation for
the unique perspectives of others.
Art appreciation is a college course that teaches
students how to understand and evaluate art. It involves
studying the history of art, the techniques used to
create art, and the cultural context in which art was
created.
ART
Art describes a diverse range of cultural activity
centered
around works utilizing creative or imaginative talents
, which are expected to evoke a worthwhile
experience, generally through an expression of
emotional power, conceptual ideas, technical
proficiency, and/or beauty.
The nature of art and related concepts, such as creativity
and interpretation, are explored in a branch of philosophy known
as aesthetics. The resulting artworks are studied in the professional
fields of art criticism and the history of art.
In the perspective of the history of art, artistic works have existed for
almost as long as humankind: from early prehistoric art to contemporary
art; however, some theorists think that the typical concept of "artistic
works" does not fit well outside modern Western societies. One early
sense of the definition of art is closely related to the older Latin meaning,
which roughly translates to "skill" or "craft", as associated with words
such as "artisan". English words derived from this meaning
include artifact, artificial, artifice, medical arts, and military arts. However,
there are many other colloquial uses of the word, all with some relation
to its etymology.
The Creation of Arts
The creation of a work of art is the bringing about of a new combination of
elements in the medium (tones in music, words in literature, paints on
canvas, and so on). The elements existed beforehand but not in the same
combination; creation is the re-formation of these pre-existing materials.
Functions of Arts
Art has many functions, including personal, social, and physical. The
function of a piece of art depends on its context, such as the artist's intent,
time period, and cultural influences.
Personal functions
Self-expression: Art allows artists to express their thoughts and feelings
Imagination: Art provides a way to express the imagination in a non-
grammatical way
Social functions
Raising awareness: Art can depict social issues to raise awareness or
encourage action
Bridging gaps: Art can help artists and consumers connect with each
other
Reflecting values: Art can reflect the values of a society
Physical functions
Art can have practical uses in architecture, ceremonies, jewelry, and
interior design
Physical materials
Artists use physical materials like stone, clay, wood, and metal to create
art
Other functions
Commemoration: Art can memorialize historical events, individual lives,
or the power of rulers
Religious communication: Art can illustrate stories, dogma, or gestures
of a religious tradition
Purpose of Arts
Art has many purposes, including communication, entertainment,
and social change. It can also be used to express feelings,
remember history, and promote ideas.
Communication
Expressing feelings: Art can be a way to communicate desires, hopes,
and feelings.
Communicating ideas: Art can be used to promote ideas, philosophies, or
products.
Communicating history: Art can capture epochs and chronicle events.
Entertainment
Relaxation: Art can be used to bring about a particular mood or emotion
to relax or entertain the viewer.
Diversion: Art can be used to pass time in a constructive way.
Social change
Political change: Art can be used to promote political change
Social inquiry: Art can be used to question aspects of society
Raising awareness: Art can be used to raise awareness for a
variety of causes
Other purposes
Preserving cultural heritage: Folk arts can preserve cultural
heritage
Facilitating rituals: Ceremonial arts can facilitate rituals and
spiritual expression
Psychological and healing purposes: Art can be used as art
therapy to help with psychological and healing purposes
Classification of Arts
The arts can be classified into categories such as fine, visual, plastic,
decorative, applied, and performing
Fine arts
Created for aesthetic reasons, not for commercial or functional use
Includes painting, drawing, and printmaking
Visual arts
Includes fine arts, new media, and contemporary forms of expression
Uses line, color, shape, form, texture, and composition to convey ideas,
emotions, and narratives
Includes photography and mixed media
Plastic arts
Includes art works that are molded, shaped, or manipulated
Includes sculpture, painting, graphics, and installation art
The Value of Arts in the Educational System
Arts education is valuable because it can help students develop a variety of
skills, including critical thinking, communication, and emotional
intelligence. It can also help students build empathy, reduce intolerance,
and improve their understanding of other cultures
Benefits of Arts Education
Cognitive development
Arts education can help students improve their memory, attention, and
problem-solving skills
Social and emotional development
Arts education can help students develop empathy, resilience, and
perseverance
Communication skills
Arts education can help students develop the skills they need to
communicate effectively
Cultural understanding
Arts education can help students understand and appreciate different
cultures and histories
Civic engagement
Arts education can help students become more civically engaged and
involved in their communities
Career skills
Arts education can help students develop skills that are useful in their
future careers
Arts education can also help students feel more confident and
self-discovered, and it can help them develop a unique voice and
vision
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