Lesson 1

• Originally comes from the Aryan root ar meaning "join", "put together".

  Art
• From this ancient etymon, two Greek verbs are derived.

  1. Artizein
  2. Arkiskein
• The Latin term ars, artis, means everything that is artificially made or composed by man.
• In modern times the word art is restricted to express the fine arts
• Art is a form of creative expression that encompasses a wide range of human activities, producing works that stimulate emotions, provoke thought, and communicate ideas through various mediums such as visual, auditory, or performance.
• meaning "to prepare, "

  Artizein
• “to put together. ”

  Arkiskein
• Art Appreciation is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either through actual and work experience with art tools and materials or possession of these works for one’s admiration and satisfaction
• Art appreciation therefore is deals with learning or understanding and creating arts and enjoying them. (Ariola, 2008)
• Importance of Arts

  1. Emotional Expression and Understanding
  2. Cultural and Personal Identity
  3. Communication and Connection
  4. Cognitive Stimulation and Exploration
  5. Aesthetic Enjoyment and Beauty
  6. Spiritual and Transcendent Experiences
• Art provides a medium for individuals to express complex emotions that may be challenging to convey through everyday language. Creating or experiencing art allows people to explore and communicate their feelings

  Emotional Expression and Understanding
• Humans have a natural inclination to express their cultural and personal identity through artistic forms. Art becomes a means of preserving and conveying cultural heritage, as well as expressing individuality and uniqueness.

  Cultural and Personal Identity
• Art serves as a universal language that transcends barriers. It enables communication and connection among individuals, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding. This is evident in visual arts, music, literature, and other forms of creative expression.

  Communication and Connection
• Engaging with art stimulates cognitive processes, such as imagination, curiosity, and problem-solving. Artistic activities encourage exploration and creativity, contributing to intellectual and personal growth.

  Cognitive Stimulation and Exploration
• Humans are drawn to beauty and aesthetics. Artistic creations often provide a source of aesthetic pleasure, whether through visual harmony, melodic compositions, or poetic expression.

  Aesthetic Enjoyment and Beauty
• Some individuals turn to art for spiritual or transcendent experiences. Art has the potential to evoke a sense of awe, wonder, and contemplation, addressing deeper aspects of the human psyche and existential questions.

  Spiritual and Transcendent Experiences
• Classification of Arts:

  1. Visual
  2. Auditory
  3. Performing
• Classification of Visual Arts:

  1. 2D
  2. 3D
• Classification of Auditory Arts:

  1. Music
  2. Literature
• Classification Literature Arts:

  1. Prose
  2. Poetry
• Classification of Prose Art:

  1. Fiction
  2. Nonfiction
• Classification of Performing Arts:

  1. Theatre
  2. Dance
  3. Film
• Classification of Film Arts:

  1. Nonlinear
  2. Linear