Reviewer in Art Appreciation

I.
d. Non-representational
1. Leonardo Da Vinci: Monalisa, Vincent 9. In function of art, it is about beauty. It
Van Gogh: ____________. is reasonably reproduced visual images
The Starry Night which
2. He is a Mexican Painter who stated communicates through fantastic
that "I've never believed in God, but I persuasions and meaningful words.
believe in Picasso." a. Cultural Function
a. Diego Rivera b. Utilitarian Function
b. Donatello c. Aesthetic Function
c. Leonardo d. Social Function
d. Edward Munch 10. This art principle underpin the use of
3. A 2-dimensional area enclosed by a uniform usage of lines, color, and
line that establishes contour is texture across a
_________. design project.
a. Space a. Point
b. Shape b. Unity
c. Line c. Focus
d. Color d. Balance
4. In art awareness, which is not 11. He is regarded as the "Father of
suggest sunset? Cubism" and his real name is a tongue
a. Blue twister.
b. Orange a. Paul Cezanne
c. Yellow b. Pablo Picasso
d. Red c. Michelangelo
5. In the Psychology of colors, Red is for d. Henry Moore
Physical, Yellow is for Emotional, Blue 12. Who coined the quotable statement,
is for "We live in a rainbow of chaos."
Intellectual, and Green is for a. Claude Monet
__________. b. Diego Rivera
a. Coldness c. Paul Cezanne
b. Spiritual d. Leonardo da Vinci
c. Balance 13. When art transcends generations
d. Social and nations, what assumption is it
6. He is the sculpture of Bonifacio making?
monument and UP oblation. a. Art is universal.
a. Guillermo Tolentino b. Nature is not art and art is not nature.
b. Mariano Madrinian c. Art is everywhere.
c. Napoleon Abueva d. Both b and c are correct.
d. Roberto Feleo 14. Has an immediate and significant
7. Which element of art reflects lighter impact on the design of a piece of
than a rough surface, making the color artwork. Also, can
more vibrant because of the reflection? influence how individuals feel and
a. Texture behave.
b. Form a. Shape
c. Space b. Space
d. Value c. Texture
8. Painting, Sculptures, and Theater d. Color
Artworks are easily recognized subject 15. It is an artwork created by Leonardo
because of its clarity and identification. da Vinci.
Which subject of art is referring to? a. The Birth of Venus
a. Representational b. Starry Night
b. Non-recreational c. Mona Lisa
c. Recreational d. Pieta
16. This art making is the process of 22. What art principle uses line, form,
creating and deriving meaning through color, texture, or pattern repeatedly?
art. For a person to a. Balance
make sense of language and draw b. Rhythm
meaning from words, it is necessary to c. Unity
take into d. Emphasis
consideration semantic and grammatical 23. Horizontal lines suggests _______.
principles. a. authority and dignity
a. Batik b. strength and power
b. Soul Making c. activity and movement
c. Origami d. quiet and relaxation
d. Print Making 24. Which painting was painted by Juan
17. Which of the following is a negative Luna and is the most prized painting of
remark for Yellow, this is according to the Philippines?
Psychology of Spoliarium
color? 25. What term used to describe a
a. Strain different shade of one color?
b. Coldness a. Complementary
c. Fear b. Split Color
d. Inferiority18. What are the examples c. Monochromatic
of hot colors? d. Analogous
a. Green, blue, and red
b. Orange, yellow, and red II
c. Blue, yellow, and green Lesson 1 What Is Art: Introduction
d. Blue, yellow, and red and Assumptions
19. What means of art depicts about the
representation of a version of reality. MAN
Aristotelian -capable to create and appreciate work
philosophy holds that art has two of arts: part of nature or man-made.
distinct purposes: it allows for the HUMANITIES
enjoyment of pleasure, and -encompasses all discipline which aim
it has the power to be instructional, to make students “human”
teaching its audience valuable lessons -derived from a Latin word “humanus”,
about life and its meaning human and cultured
surroundings. ART
a. Art as a means of emulation - derived from a Latin word “ars”
b. Art as a means of evaluation meaning ability or skill.
c. Art as a means of communication Art is universal
d. Art as a means of conveying -Art is present in every part of the globe
emotional content and in every period of time.
20. According to Psychology of colors, Art is not nature
which of the following best describes as -Art is always a creation of the artist, not
the positive nature.
remarks for white? Art involves experience
a. Seriousness -Without experience there is no art. The
b. Glamour arts is has to be foremost, a perceive
c. Substance who is directly on touch with art.
d. Hygiene Art is a product of a man’s creativity,
21. This line suggests strength, power, imagination, and expression.
and authority. Creativity is what sets apart one artwork
a. Horizontal from another.A creative artist does not
b. Diagonal simply copy or imitate another artist’s
c. Curved work.
d. Vertical Imagination produces art, art also
inspires imagination.
Expression, an artist able to explore his world has an end, “telos” in Greek,
own emotions, at the same time, create which translates to “purpose”.
something beautiful out of it. -In Aristotle’s view of reality, is bound to
achieve a life of fulfillment and
Forms of art expression: happiness, or in Greek, “eudaimonia”.
Visual Arts appeal to the sense of sight Functions of Art - the use of the object
and are mainly visual in nature. whose function is in question. An inquiry
Film refers to the art of putting together on the function of art is an inquiry on
successions of still images in order to what art is for.
create an illusion of movement. The Taj Mahal a massive mausoleum of
Performance Art is live art and the white marble built in Agra was
artist’s medium is mainly the human constructed in memory of the favorite
body. wife of the then emperor, Shah Jahan.
Poetry artist expresses emotions Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
through words. served as a catechist for Filipino
Architecture is the making of beautiful revolutionaries to gather strength in
buildings. Some building only embody rejecting the oppressive of the
the functionality it needs, but the Spaniards in the Philippines.
structure, lines, forms, and colors are Personal Functions of Art
not beautifully expressed The personal functions of art are varied
.*Buildings should embody these three and are highly subjective. This means
important elements -plan, construction, that it depends on the person-the artist
and design- if they wish to merit the title who created the art. An artist may
architecture (Collins and Riley 1931, create an art out of the need for self
107). expression.
Dance is series of movements that Social Functions of Art
follows the rhythm of the music It addresses a particular collective
accompaniment. interest as opposed to a personal
Literary Art - It communicate emotions interest. Art may convey message of
to the readers. It focuses on writing protest, contestation, or whatever
using a unique style, not following a message the artist intends his work to
specific format or norm. . carry.
Examples of famous literary artists and Physical functions of Art
their works include “The Little Prince” It can be found in artworks that are
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery and crafted in order to serve some physical
“Romeo and Juliet” by William purpose.
Shakespeare. Other Functions of Art
Theater uses live performers to present Music in its original form was principally
accounts or imaginary events before a functional. It was used for dance and
live audience. Much like in film making, religion.
theater also consider several elements Sculptures were also made in order to
such as acting, gesture, lighting, sound commemorate important figures in
effects, musical score, scenery, and history. Jose Rizal’s monument in
props. Luneta and Andres Bonifacio’s
Applied Arts is incorporating elements of Monumento in Caloocan are common
style and design to everyday items with examples.
the aim of increasing their aesthetic Does Art Always Have to Be
value. Functional?
The value of a work of art does not
Lesson 3 Functions and depend on function but on the work
Philosophical Perspectives on Art itself.

The Greek philosopher Aristotle claimed Philosophical Perspective on Art

that every particular substance in the
Art as an Imitation
Plato (2000) in his masterpiece, “The objects, actions or colors with past
Republic”, particularly paints a picture of experiences.
artists as imitators and art as mere
imitation. Types of Subject
In Plato’s metaphysics, or view of
reality, the things in this world are only Representational Art. These types of
copies of the original, the eternal, and art have subjects that refer to objects or
the true entities that can only be found events occurring in the real world. Often
in the World of Forms. it is also termed figurative art, because
Art as a Representation as its name suggests, the figures
depicted are easy to make out and
What art endeavors to do is to provide a decipher.
vision of what might be or the myriad Ex: Mona Lisa portrait
possibilities in reality. Non-representational Art and
Art as Disinterested Judgment Abstract Art.
In “Critique of Judgment”, Immanuel Art does not make a reference to the
Kant considered the judgment of real world. It is stripped-down to visual
beauty, the cornerstone of art, as elements such as shapes, lines, and
something that can be universal despite colors that are employed to translate a
its subjectivity. particular feeling, emotion, and even
Art as a Communication of Emotion concept.
The author of War and Peace and
Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy, provided Lesson 5 Artists and Artisans
another perspective on what art is. For
him, art plays a huge role in An Artists is generally defined as an
communication to its audience’s art practitioner (someone who makes
emotions that the artist previously art or does creative things) such as
experienced. painter, sculptor, choreographer,
dancer, writer, poet, musician, and the
Lesson 4 Subject and Content likes who produces or creates
indirectly functional arts with
SUBJECT - objects, person, situation or aesthetic value using imagination
event depicted by the artist. An Artisans is a craftsman, such as a
CONTENT - what the artist expresses carpenter, carver, blacksmith, plumber,
or communicates on the whole of his weaver, embroiderer, and the likes who
artwork; meaning of the artwork; reveals produces directly functional and
the artists’ attitude towards the subject. decorative arts.
The use of the word "embedded" may
SUBJECT MATTERS AT DIFFERENT be taken to mean that what was created
LEVELS OF MEANING automatically circulated in the
operations of society and was not
1. FACTUAL MEANING integral to an art object that the identity
Literal statement or the narrative of its maker to be known
content in the artwork. Can be directly
apprehended because the objects What is Artisan and Guild?
presented are easily recognized. -A guild (/gild/ GILD) is an association
2. CONVENTIONAL MEANING of artisans and merchant who oversee
Special meaning that the certain object the practice of their craft/trade in a
or color has for a particular culture or particular territory.
group of people. -An artisan is a skilled worker who
3. SUBJECTIVE MEANING makes the things by hand.
Personal meaning consciously or
unconsciously conveyed by the artist Gothic Cathedral are religious
using a private symbolism which stems buildings created in Europe between the
from his own association of certain
mid-12th century and the beginning of Independent artists may seek the
the 16th century. assistance of artist managers to
The cathedrals are notable particularly navigate their careers and promote their
for their great height and their extensive work.
use of stained glass to fill the interiors The art world is not limited to those
with light. with formal art education; individuals
Gothic Architecture style of masonry from diverse backgrounds and
building characterized by the cavernous professions can contribute.
spaces with the expanse of walls broken Art fairs, like Art Basel in Hong Kong,
up by overlaid tracer. provide a platform for artists, galleries,
collectors, and curators to engage and
showcase their work.
During the Middle Ages to the Museums and galleries are the main
Renaissance period, there was a institutions that display, distribute, and
significant change in the role of artists in circulate artworks, but they behave
Europe. differently and serve different functions
Craftsmen becoming independent Museums should prioritize the
artists. More people supporting and educational and cultural value of
commissioning secular art, in addition to artworks over their monetary value.
religious art.
Artists expressing their own thoughts, The process can be broken down
ideas, and individuality in their work. into three main stages:
The artist's studio became a personal
and important space where artists could Pre-production this is where the artist
freely create and explore new ideas. gets their idea. Sometimes it's fully
Studios were often divided into a formed, and other times it's just a vague
studiolo for intellectual pursuits and a notion.
bottega for actual artwork creation. Production this is when the actual
Over time, the boundaries between creation of the artwork happens.
studiolo and bottega became less rigid, Sometimes ideas continue to evolve
especially for artists using oil painting during this stage.
techniques. Post production After the artwork is
The Industrial Revolution liberated finished, the artist decides what to do
artists from limitations in materials and with it.
reliance on wealthy patrons. Medium how artists express their ideas.
The 20th century saw art breaking free Technique is like the artist's skill in
from traditional conventions, embracing using their chosen tools or materials. I
new mediums and techniques, and
challenging established What is an Award?
norms.
Avant-garde movements like An Award is like receiving a special
Dadaism, Surrealism, Abstract acknowledgement or recognition for
Expressionism, Pop Art, and doing something exceptionally well.
Conceptual Art emerged during this What is a Citation?
period. It's a formal way to acknowledge
Howard S. Becker's "Art Worlds" someone's efforts, expertise, or impact
(1882) emphasizes the collaborative in a specific field or context.
nature of artistic work.
The existence of art worlds suggests a Two Major Awards for Filipino Artists
sociological approach to the arts.
The sociological approach focuses on Order ng Pambansang Alagad ng
the relationships and dynamics within Sining (Order of National Artists)
the art world, rather than making "highest recognition in the Philippines
aesthetic judgments. for individuals who have greatly
impacted various arts fields.
Administered by the National triangles, cubes, circles, spheres, and
Commission for Culture and the Arts cones, among others.
(NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the b. Organic
Philippines (CCP), it's bestowed by the Organic shapes are those readily
President upon recommendation, occurring in nature, often irregular and
acknowledging significant contributions asymmetrical.
to music, dance, theater, visual arts, 4. Space
literature, film, broadcast arts, and It is usually inferred from a sense of
architecture and allied arts. " depth, whether it is real or simulated.
Fernando Amorsolo very first recipient Real space is three-dimensional.
of the award Order of National a. Positive and Negative Space
Artists was a portraitist and painter of This is usually identified with the white
rural Philippine landscapes Touted as space is the negative space. The
the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art" positive space on the other hand is the
Gawad ng Manlilikha ng Bayan space where shadow is heavily used.
(National Living Treasures Award) b. Three-dimensional Space
The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan, An illusion of three-dimensionality can
established in 1992 by Republic Act No. be achieved in a two-dimensional work.
7355 and overseen by the National 5. Color
Comission for Culture and the Arts Color is perhaps one of the elements
(NCCA), recognizes exceptional that best enhance the appeal of an
traditional artists in the Philippines. The artwork. This element is a property of
NCCA conducts the search, facilitates light, as it is reflected off the object. It is
skill transfer, and promotes appreciation characterized into three:
for the Manlilikha ng Bayan's genius. a. Hue
GAMABA Awardees b. Value
It was first conferred to three c. Intensity
outstanding artists in music and poetry 6. Texture
back in 1993. They are Ginaw Bilog, a This element in an artwork allows it to
master of the Ambahan poetry; Masino be experienced through the sense of
Intaray, a master of various traditional touch (and sight.) this element renders
musical instruments of the Palawan the art object tactile.
people, and Samaon Sulaiman, a a. Textures In The Two-dimensional
master of the Kutyapi and other Plane
instruments. b. Surface Texture
7-8. Planes and Perspective
Elements and Principle of Art Plane pictures is the actual surface of
the painting or drawing, where no
1. Line - refers to a point moving at an illusion of the three dimension exist.
identifiable path -it has length and 1. One-point perspective
direction. It also has width. It is one- 2. Two-point perspective
dimensional. 3. Three-point perspective
A. Horizontal and Vertical Lines
B. Diagonal and Crooked Lines Elements of arts: AUDITORY
C. Curve lines
2-3. Shape and Form - Shape refers to 1. Rhythm
two dimension: height and width, while Often associated to the terms beat,
Form refers to three dimensions: height, meter, and tempo, rhythm is the
width, and depth. element of music that situates it in time.
Shape provides the contour of the It is the pulse of the music
artwork. Shapes can either be: 2. Dynamic
a. Geometric It refers to the loudness or quietness of
Geometric shapes find their origin in music is dynamics.This principle refers
mathematical propositions. These to the distribution of the visual elements
include shapes such as squares,
in view of their placement in relation to Variety aims to retain the interest by
each other. allowing patches or areas that both
3.Melody excite and allow the eye to rest.
Melody refers to the linear presentation 7. Harmony
(horizontal) of pitch. By horizontal, it Elements or objects achieve a sense of
means that in musical notation, it is read flow and interconnectedness.
in succession from left to right. 8. Movement
4.Harmony Direction of the viewing eye as it goes
Harmony can be described in terms of through the artwork, often guided by
its dissonance or a harsh sounding areas or elements that are emphasized.
combination; or consonance, the 9. Rhythm
smooth-sounding combination. -created by an element is repeated,
5. Timbre creating implied movement
Timbre is often likened to the color of 10-11. Repetition and Pattern
music. It is a quality that distinguishes a Lines, shapes, colors, and other
voice or an instrument from another. elements may appear in the artwork in a
6. Texture recurring manner.(Repetition)
The number of melodies, the type of The image created out of the repetition,
layers, and their relatedness in a is called pattern.(Pattern)
composition is the texture of music
Combined or Hybrid Art
Principle of Art
-Artists are challenged to deconstruct
1. Balance ideas and stimuli to create unique and
This principle refers to the distribution of unprecedented artworks
the visual elements in view of their -Emergence of hybrid arts, which
placement in relation to each other. incorporate advancements in science
a. Symmetrical. and technology, further expands the
b. Asymmetrical possibilities of artistic expression.
c. Radial -By tapping into fields such as robotics,
2. Scale and Proportion artificial intelligence, and biotechnology,
The size of an object in relation to artists are able to disrupt traditional
another, or relative to a whole norms and redefine what is considered
composition describes proportion art.
a. Natural -The rapid pace of scientific and
b. Exaggerated technological development allows artists
c. Idealized to explore new platforms and tools,
3-4. Emphasis and Contrast pushing the boundaries of creativity and
Emphasis allows the attention of the imagination.
viewer to a focal point(s), accentuating
or drawing attention to these elements
or objects.
Contrast is the disparity between the
elements that figure into the
composition. One object may be made
stronger as compared to other objects
(hence emphasis)
5-6. Unity and Variety
Unless intended to be one otherwise,
compositions are intended to imbue a
sense of accord of completeness from
the artwork. This is unity.