This document discusses what art is and different forms of art. It defines art as a means of human communication that expresses ideas and feelings. There are two primary forms: fine art which has no practical purpose and applied art which serves a functional purpose. The document also discusses why art is created, including for aesthetics, morals, spirituality, history, and politics. It explains that artists are driven by an impulse to create regardless of their culture. The document advocates for studying art because it allows for self-expression, decision making, problem solving, and makes real-world connections.
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2. What is Art?
The arts are a basic form of human
communication.
The visual arts, music, literature, and poetry
may be considered the means by which
people, past and present, express
themselves in unique sights and sounds that
capture the interest, imagination and
appreciation of others.
3. Visual Arts
Scholars have tried
to establish the
qualities that
identify an object as
a work of art.
4. Qualities of a Work of Art
1. Art should mirror reality. It must look like
something seen in the real world
5. 2. Art must be
pleasing to the eye,
even if it is not
realistic.
Qualities of a Work of Art
6. 3. Art should
express the artist’s
ideas, beliefs, and
feelings so that
others can
understand them
Figure 1.5 on page 8 Hugo Robus -
Despair
Qualities of a Work of Art
7. Various Forms of art
Two primary forms art fine arts and applied
arts.
Fine Arts- refers to painting, sculpting, and
architecture, arts which have no practical
function, valued on their visual pleasure they
provide or their success in communicating
ideas or feelings.
8. New Jersey Grounds for
Sculpture
Fine Art:
Elizabeth Catlett:
Mother and Child
9. Applied Art – the design or decoration of
functional objects to make them pleasing to
the eye.
Made either by hand or machine
Intended primarily to serve a useful function
Artisans, designers and craftspeople
Various Forms of art
11. Why Art is Created
Aesthetics
Simply for its visual appeal and the
pleasure it brings
Morals/Ethics
Depict people and behaviors that reflect
morality
Spirituality
Enables people to connect with the
spiritual world
History
Provide valuable information about
people, places and events
Politics
Used as a tool of persuasion or
propaganda
12. Why Artists Create
Wealth?
Titian earned huge commissions and lived like a prince
while Rembrandt ended his last days bankrupt
Recognition and Glory?
Not all received fame… Judith Leyster (1609-1660) was
completely ignored for generations
Regardless of the artist’s culture or
nationality, all artists seem to have
one trait in common: They are driven
by the impulse to create.
13. Why should you study art
You might wonder why you should involve
yourself in the creation of art.
When you create original works of art, you
experience the creative process
Presented with a puzzling visual problem,
you learn how approach the problem and
resolve it as an artist might.
You develop your own capabilities for self-
expression
14. 1. Self-Expression
– Assume for a moment that you want to express
an idea or emotion in a work of art.
– As you create you look for ways to convey this
idea or feeling to others.
– This task involves more than manipulating
material with your hands, it also requires that
you use your mind to draw upon your emotions.
Why should you study art
16. 2. Decision Making and Problem Solving
What subject should I paint or sculpt?
Which medium and technique should I use?
What colors, shapes, lines and textures
should I emphasize?
How can I arrange these elements
effectively?
How will I recognize that the work is finished
and the creative process has ended?
Why should you study art
17. Clarify the problems
Identify Possible Solutions
Test each possible solution
Select the solution that seems most
appropriate
Apply the Solution
Determine whether the solution resolves the
problem
3. Real-World Connections
Why should you study art
18. Art Media
Materials used by artist to create artworks
Can include: pencils, charcoal, paint, clay,
stone, and metal
19. Art Processes
The action involved in making the art
Can include: drawing, painting, printmaking
modeling, weaving digitizing, and casting
21. Art Criticism
The criteria, or standards of judgment you
will need when making decisions about art.
The four steps of art criticism are:
1. Description
2. Analysis
3. Interpretation
4. Judgment
22. 2-dimensional Art: Flat art without physical depth
3-dimensional Art: Art viewed from all sides
23. The Creative Formula
Spark (inspiration): start with a problem to be
solved; brainstorm; observe; become aware of
relationships.
Planning (calculation): decision-making phase.
Selection of materials. Refine visual elements:
gather visual references.
Communication (execution): create the project.
Maintain craftsmanship, and integrity