Arts Flashcards
Module 1 (49 cards)
The ____ are described as
means of expression that
require imagination and/or
skill in making aesthetic
objects or encounters that
can be shared with other
people.
arts
These objects and experiences
may exhibit what is in the
imagination of the artist or
creator. These may also portray
ideas and emotions. These may also
be used to entertain or persuade
other people.
arts
These aesthetic objects and
encounters create beauty. The ____
include visual arts and
architecture, literature, music,
dance, theater, and cinema or film.
arts
During the 1970’s up
to _______, artists
began combining
different art forms
and media
present
The development of Philippine
Art comes in 3three major traditions
Ethnic Tradition, Spanish Colonial Tradition, and the AmericanColonial and Contemporary
Traditions.
Refers to the
practice of art in the 1860s
1960s. It was during these years
that the western world was
significantly developing.
Modern Art
Refers to the recent and current
practice of art ranging from the 1970s up to the present.
It mirrors the society and culture of the present times.
Contemporary art
Functions Of Arts
- Personal or individual
Functions - Social Functions
- Economic Functions
- Political Functions
- Historical Functions
- Cultural Functions
- Religious Functions
Artists have their personal reasons for
indulging in art
Personal or individual
Functions
Man is a social being and as such he
associates with his fellow beings. This
association is evidenced by the choral singing
and group dancing in religious rites and other
practices.
Social Functions
Many people believe that it does not pay
to be an artist. However, this belief is negated
by these facts. Joanne K. Rowling, the author
of the best-selling Harry Potter series, became
one of the most highly-paid women in British
history.
Economic Functions
To reinforce and enhance a sense of
identity and ideological connection to specific
political views, parties and/or people.
Political Functions
Paintings, sculptures, architectural
works, and other art forms serve to record
historical figures and events.
Historical Functions
Buildings, furniture (chairs, tables, etc.),
clothes, and the like form part of the
country’s material culture, while music,
dance, and language, which is incorporated in
oral and written literature and drama, form
part of its non-material culture. Therefore,
paintings, sculptures, architectural works,
songs, dances, dramas, and literary pieces are
embodiments of a nation’s culture.
Cultural Functions
Almost all, if not all, art forms evolved
from religion.
People in the olden times worshipped
their gods in the form of songs and dances.
The earliest dramatic forms were religious in
nature. The first Greek paintings and
sculptures were those of gods and goddesses.
Religious Functions
Principles of Design
- Balance
- Movement
- Emphasis
- Rhythm
- Unity
There are two main types of balance:
Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Balance
The condition in which acting influences are held in check
by opposing forces or what is on the left side should appear
on the right side also in order to achieve equilibrium?
Balance
A kind of formal balance in
which two halves of a balanced
composition is identical.
Symmetrical Balance
Is the
opposite of formal balance. Here, there is
a balance of unlike objects and there are
no elements that appear to be equal
halves or sides?
Asymmetrical Balance
The direction that the
audience’s eye goes through
the artwork, often to focal
areas. This is done by
directing the audience’s eyes
along lines, edges, shape,
and color.
Movement
Shows the focal point of an
image or when one area or
thing stands out the most
and gets a special attention?
Emphasis
Is the repetition of design, line or other elements
within the frame.
Rhythm
5 Main Types Of Rhythm
- Regular
- Random
- Flowing
- Alternating
- Progressive
