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    Art has existed since ancient times and serves important expressive and cultural functions. It can be representational or abstract and encompasses many forms like painting, sculpture, music and dance. Art provides aesthetic enjoyment but also social and practical benefits by transmitting knowledge, beautifying living spaces, and more. The origins of art are tied to early human cultures and beliefs, with the earliest works serving purposes like communicating with spirits.

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    The Nature of art

    Art is very important in our lives. It constitutes one of the oldest and most important means of expression developed
    by man. Art has been existent since men have lived together. A true artist does not imitate nature but rather interprets it in his
    own way by selecting the essential and rejecting the minor one’s.

    Art has been defined in various ways. Hereunder are some of the definitions given by various authors:

    1. Art is derived from the Latin word ars, meaning “ability or skill.” –J.V. Estolas
    2. Art is taken from the Italian word artis, which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form, inventiveness, and the
    associations that exist between form and ideas, between material and technique. – A. Tan
    3. Art is a product of man’s need to express himself. – F. Zulueta
    4. Art is concerned with the communication of certain ideas and feelings by means of sensuous medium, color, sound,
    bronze, marble, words, and film. – C.Sanchez
    5. Art is that which brings life in harmony with the beauty of the word. – Plato

    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 of art for one’s admiration and satisfaction.

    The Subject of Art


    In any form-painting, music, sculpture, architecture, or dance – there is always a subject that serves as the foundation
    of the creation of the work of art. The subject of art is varied. A subject of art is usually anything that is represented in the
    artwork.
    Artworks that depict something easily recognized by most people are called representational or objective arts.
    Artworks that have no resemblance to any real subject are called non-representational on non-objective arts. They do not
    represent anything and they are what they are.

    The Function of Art


    Every art form has a definite function since it satisfies a particular need. Some find meaning in art it its ability to serve
    the purpose for which it was design.
    The main functions of art are:
    1. Personal or Aesthetic Function – Through art, man becomes conscious of the beauty of nature. He benefits from his
    own work and from those done by his fellowmen.
    2. Physical or Utilitarian function – With the creation of the various forms of art, man now lives in comfort and
    happiness. Through art, man is provided with shelter, clothing, food, light, etc.
    3. Social or Cultural function – Through the printed matter, art transmits and preserves skills and knowledge from one
    generation to another. Through civic and graphic arts, man learns to love and help each other.

    The Scope of Art


    Various authors classify arts in different ways. According to Manaois, there are 2 general dimensions of arts.
    1. Fine Arts or Independent Arts
    Are made primarily for aesthetic enjoyment through the senses, especially visual and auditory.
    2. Practical Arts or Useful, or Utilitarian arts.
    Are intended for practical use. It is the development of raw materials for utilitarian purposes.

    The Origin of Art


    Art is viewed as a reflection of creativity, ingenuity, and inventiveness within a culture. Its value is seen not only in
    terms of its styles and craftsmanship but also in its functional interaction with all the elements that constitute human life and
    culture.
    The history of art began with that of humanity. Art dates back to the time when superstition and beliefs in the spirits
    are still very common in every culture.

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