ARTS IN DAILY LIVING

MILENE ANN DAZO GERTOS

ARTS IN DAILY LIVING

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information found here are compiled by the authors and the original author and websites are being
recognized. This is strictly for classroom use only and should not be used for other
purposes.
Course Overview:
Course No. TLE-3-B-5, TLE 3-A-5
Course Code MAJ HE 308
Descriptive Title ARTS IN DAILY LIVING
Credit Units 3 units
School Year/Term Academic Year 2020-2021
Mode of Delivery Modular Learning
Name of Instructor/Professor Milene Ann D. Gertos
Course Description This course is an application of art principles and design
to family and individuals needs
Course Outcomes 1. Know the areas of family and individual needs in
which arts and its principles and design is applicable.
 2. Acknowledge the importance of arts and its principles
to the family and individual needs that arises in our
society.
3. Recognize the arts that give great impact to our daily
lives by applying them.
4. Show skills on some preferred areas of arts applied in
our daily living.

Lesson Title
Intended Learning Outcomes
Key to Remember/vocabulary list
Overview
Discussion
 Activity
 Analysis
 Abstraction
 Application
Resources/References
 ARTS IN DAILY LIVING
MODULE I: ARTS IN DAILY LIVING

Introduction:

This Midterm Module in Arts in Daily Living covers five chapters. Each chapter has few lessons.
For your reference in terms of the titles of the five chapters and the lessons that each contains, refer
below:

Chapter 1- Introduction to Art

1. Definition of Arts
2. Classifications of Arts

Chapter 2- Importance of Arts in our Daily Lives

1. Value of Art to our Daily Living

Chapter 3- Visual Communication and Perception

1. Definition of Visual Communication and perception
2. Application of Visual Communication and Perception to our Daily Lives

Chapter 4- Meaning and Applications of Drawing

1. Definition of Drawing

Chapter 5- Evolution of Printmaking and Arts in the Workplace

1. Definition of Printmaking and Arts
2. Application of Printmaking and Arts

MODULE GUIDE
ARTS IN DAILY LIVING
This module in Arts in Daily Living is made for 3rd year Education Learners to adapt with the
New Normal Arrangement of Learning that Southern Leyte State University is adhering to. This
module is consists of Lessons under the 5 Chapters that are found in the syllabus of this
course. It also has a Pre-Test and Post-Test that will surely measure your knowledge about
the course prior to and after learning. Read these following general instructions that will
guide you while studying this course (ARTS IN DAILY LIVING).
1. To further understand what the module is aiming to teach you, read and understand the
Introduction.
2. To be guided on how to navigate and study as well as learn from this module, carefully
read and understand the Module Guide.
3. To be assessed on how far have you understood the Module prior to learning, answer the
Pre-Test.
4. You are also directed to follow the methods of sending your answers which is
found below:
5. To be assessed on how far you have understood the chapter after learning, answer the Post-
Test of each module.
6. To further your learning of the overall lessons you can visit the websites of the lessons,
links are found in the resources/ references part at the end of each lesson.
7. For the reflection-makings, refer to this rubrics below:

Exceptional (5) Proficient (3) No Credit (1)

Focus Clearly state the purpose of Implies but does not Does not state or
the activity Never diverges clearly state the imply the purpose of
from the topic purpose of the the activity. Diverges
activity Never from the topic
diverges from the
topic
Content Demonstrate a thorough self- Demonstrate a Lacks development
analysis including a reflective analysis and self-reflection
summary of the activity including a summary Does not includes
supported by specific and of the activity summary of the
illustrative details. Draws supported by details
 conclusions and makes Draws conclusions activity or has
connection to future plans and makes a insufficient details
conclusion to future
plans.
Organization Presents the reflection in a Presents the Presents the
compelling, highly reflection in a well- reflection in a poorly
organized manner. Includes organized manner. organized manner.
the following elements: Include the following Elements are missing
 Attention-getting elements: that impact
introduction, which  Introduction understanding:
includes thesis with thesis  No
statement statement Introduction
 Effective transition  Transitions  No transition
 Reflective  Conclusions  No
conclusion Conclusion
Conventions Uses articulate and Uses appropriate Uses slang and
appropriate language, language, word unsophisticated word
sophisticated word choice. choice, sentence choice.
And sentence structure. structure. 2-3 errors 4 or more errors in:
0-1 errors in: in:
 Grammar  Grammar  Grammar
 Punctuation  Punctuation  Punctuation
 Mechanics  Mechanics  Mechanics
DepEd 2007
1. In answering the activities given in each lesson, follow this general instruction below:

Requirements on Answering:
1. Write your reflection in an A4 bond paper.
2. On the upper left of the bond paper, write your full name with signature and under
it is your course and your section.
Ex. CHRISTELLE DE GUZMAN
BTLED 3-A
3. On center, write the module number and title. Ex. Module #1- Definition of
childhood and adolescence
4. On the upper right, write the date you have started answering the module.
5. Bottom center, write the page number (applicable to 2 or more pages only)
 Chapter I:
Introduction to Art

Lesson 1: Definition of Art

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to:
a. Understand Arts
b. Recognize the different Arts that exist in the Society
c. Show some personalized Art pieces inspired by this lesson

Overview:
In this lesson you will be able to understand Arts, also in this lesson you will recognize
the different Arts that exist in the Society, you will going to show your own made Art pieces
inspired by what you learn from this lesson.

I. Activity:
Let’s check how sharp your memory is, please be honest and do not cheat in our activity.
This is kind of easy so I know you can fill the list up to 100 entries if you like. All you need to
do is list down the name of art pieces along with its creator. Please do not cheat, do not visit the
goggle. Give me an honest answer. This is for me to check if you were once interested in ART
somewhere in your existence. Take note that your answer must not be limited to paintings only.
Any art pieces will do even sculpture, literary piece or even ceramics. You can include whatever
form of Art it is that you can remember on your mind base from the lessons you learned before
or from the searches you have had before. Strictly, don’t use goggle while answering this
now. Your score will depend on how long your list is. Best of Lucks!

Please use the format provided below:

Name of the Art Piece Its Creator
1.
2.
3.
4.

II. Analysis:
These questions below are intended to check your interest in Art. So you have to answer
these, based on your personal opinions and your own ideas. You don’t need to visit the
goggle and search for the answers. I want an honest answer so be reminded to answer exactly
what your mind knows and what your heart says. You can write your answer in a paragraph
form or you can do it in bullet form whatever it is you like it to be. The content is what matters
to me. Each question is worth 10 points.
i. What is Art for you?
ii. How do you view Art as a student?
iii. What does Art contribute to our existence?
iv. How relevant is Art in terms of education?
v. How do you want Art to be perceived by students around the world?

III. Abstraction:
What is Art?
Art is a highly diverse range of human activities engaged in creating visual, auditory,
or performed artifacts— artworks—that express the author’s imaginative or technical skill,
and are intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. The oldest documented
forms of art are visual arts, which include images or objects in fields like painting, sculpture,
printmaking, photography, and other visual media. Architecture is often included as one of the
visual arts; however, like the decorative arts, it involves the creation of objects where the practical
considerations of use are essential, in a way that they usually are not in another visual art, like a
painting.

Art may be characterized in terms of mimesis (its representation of reality), expression,

communication of emotion, or other qualities. Though the definition of what constitutes art is
disputed and has changed over time, general descriptions center on the idea of imaginative or
technical skill stemming from human agency and creation. When it comes to visually identifying
a work of art, there is no single set of values or aesthetic traits. A Baroque painting will
not necessarily share much with a contemporary performance piece, but they are both considered
art.

Despite the seemingly indefinable nature of art, there have always existed certain
formal guidelines for its aesthetic judgment and analysis. Formalism is a concept in art theory in
which an artwork’s artistic value is determined solely by its form, or how it is made.
Formalism evaluates works on a purely visual level, considering medium and compositional
elements as opposed to any reference to realism, context, or content.

Art is often examined through the interaction of the principles and elements of art. The
principles of art include movement, unity, harmony, variety, balance, contrast, proportion and
pattern. The elements include texture, form, space, shape, color, value and line. The various
interactions between the elements and principles of art help artists to organize sensorially
pleasing works of art while also giving viewers a framework within which to analyze and discuss
aesthetic ideas.

What Does Art Do?

A fundamental purpose common to most art forms is the underlying intention to appeal to,
and connect with, human emotion. However, the term is incredibly broad and is broken up
into numerous sub-categories that lead to utilitarian , decorative, therapeutic, communicative, and
intellectual ends. In its broadest form, art may be considered an exploration of the human
condition, or a product of the human experience.

The decorative arts add aesthetic and design values to everyday objects, such as a
glass or a chair, transforming them from a mere utilitarian object to something aesthetically
beautiful. Entire schools of thought exist based on the concepts of design theory intended for the
physical world.

What Does Art Mean?

The meaning of art is shaped by the intentions of the artist as well as the feelings and ideas
it engenders in the viewer. The meaning of art is often culturally specific, shared among the
members of a given society and dependent upon cultural context. The purpose of works of art may
be to communicate political, spiritual or philosophical ideas, to create a sense of beauty (see
aesthetics), to explore the nature of perception, for pleasure, or to generate strong emotions.
Its purpose may also be seemingly non-existent.

The nature of art has been described by philosopher Richard Wollheim as one of the
most elusive of the traditional problems of human culture. It has been defined as a vehicle for
the expression or communication of emotions and ideas, a means for exploring and
appreciating formal elements for their own sake, and as mimesis or representation. More recently,
thinkers influenced by Martin Heidegger have interpreted art as the means by which a
community develops for itself a medium for self-expression and interpretation.

Art, in its broadest sense, is a form of communication. It means whatever the artist intends
it to mean, and this meaning is shaped by the materials, techniques, and forms it makes use of,
as well as the ideas and feelings it creates in its viewers. Art is an act of expressing feelings,
thoughts, and observations.

What Makes Art Beautiful?

Beauty in terms of art refers to an interaction between line, color, texture, sound, shape,
motion, and size that is pleasing to the senses.

What makes art beautiful is a complicated concept, since beauty is subjective and can change
based on context. However, there is a basic human instinct, or internal appreciation, for
harmony, balance, and rhythm which can be defined as beauty. Beauty in terms of art usually refers
to an interaction between line, color, texture, sound, shape, motion, and size that is pleasing
to the senses.
Aesthetic Art
Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and appreciation of art,
beauty, and taste. Aesthetics is central to any exploration of art. The word aesthetic is derived from
the Greek aisthetikos, meaning esthetic, sensitive, or sentient. In practice, aesthetic judgment
refers to the sensory contemplation or appreciation of an object (not necessarily a work of
art), while artistic judgment refers to the recognition, appreciation, or criticism of a work
of art.

Numerous philosophers have attempted to tackle the concept of beauty and art. For
Immanuel Kant, the aesthetic experience of beauty is a judgment of a subjective, but
common, human truth. He argued that all people should agree that a rose is beautiful if it indeed
is. There are many common conceptions of beauty; for example, Michelangelo’s paintings
in the Sistine Chapel are widely recognized as beautiful works of art. However, Kant believes
beauty cannot be reduced to any basic set of characteristics or features.

For Arthur Schopenhauer, aesthetic contemplation of beauty is the freest and most pure
that intellect can be. He believes that only in terms of aesthetics do we contemplate perfection
of form without any kind of worldly agenda. Beauty in art can be difficult to put into words due to
a seeming lack of accurate language. An aesthetic judgment cannot be an empirical judgment but
must instead be processed on a more intuitive level.

Art and Human Emotion

Sometimes beauty is not the artist’s ultimate goal. Art is often intended to appeal to,
and connect with, human emotion. Artists may express something so that their audience is
stimulated in some way—creating feelings, religious faith, and curiosity, and interest,
identification with a group, memories, thoughts, or creativity. For example, performance art often
does not aim to please the audience but instead evokes feelings, reactions, conversations, or
questions from the viewer. In these cases, aesthetics may be an irrelevant measure of beautiful art.

Who Is an Artist?
An artist is a person who is involved in the wide range of activities that are related to creating
art. The word has transformed over time and context, but the modern understanding of the
term denotes that, ultimately, an artist is anyone who calls him/herself an artist.

In ancient Greece and Rome, there was no word for artist. The Greek word techne is
the closest that exists to art and means mastery of any art or craft. From the Latin tecnicus derives
the English words technique, technology, and technical. From these words we can denote the
ancient standard of equating art with manual labor or craft.

Each of the nine muses of ancient Greece oversaw a different field of human creation.
The creation of poetry and music was considered to be divinely inspired and was therefore held in
high esteem. However, there was no muse identified with the painting and sculpture; ancient Greek
culture held these art forms in low social regard, considering work of this sort to be more along
the lines of manual labor.

During the Middle Ages, the word artist referred to something resembling craftsman,
or student of the arts. The first division into major and minor arts dates back to the 1400s with the
work of Leon Battista Alberti, which focused on the importance of the intellectual skills of the
artist rather than the manual skills of a craftsman. The European academies of the 16th
century formally solidified the gap between the fine and the applied arts, which exists in varying
degrees to this day. Generally speaking, the applied arts apply design and aesthetics to objects of
everyday use, while the fine arts serve as intellectual stimulation.

Currently, the term artist typically refers to anyone who is engaged in an activity that
is deemed to be an art form. However, the questions of what is art and who is an artist are not
easily answered. The idea of defining art today is far more difficult than it has ever been. After the
exhibition durng the Pop Art movement of Andy Warhol’s Brillo Box and Campbell’s Soup Cans,
the questions of what is art? and who is an artist? entered a more conceptual realm. Anything can,
in fact, be art, and the term remains constantly evolving.
IV. Application:
Make your own art piece. You are free to choose whatever art piece you wanted to make.
You can have a painting, a drawing; a sculpture it doesn’t matter to me, what matters is that
you are the creator of that Art Piece. You have to make name for your Art Pieces after you
made it. Take a clear photo of your finished product. Then answer these relevant questions
below:
i. What is the name of your Art Piece?
ii. What makes you decide to come up with such a name?
iii. What inspired you to come up with your Art Piece?
iv. What is the message that you Art Piece convey?
v. What do you want the audience of you art piece to understand once they
saw it?

Resources/ References:
Andy Warhol. (2014). What is art? Retrieved from:
[Link]
Lesson 2: Classifications of Arts

Intended Learning Outcomes: At the end of the lesson, the learners shall be able to:
a. Demonstrate knowledge about the Classifications of Art
b. Design an art Piece that manifests one of the Classification of Arts

Vocabulary list:
Overview:
In this module you will be able to demonstrate knowledge about the Classifications of Art.
You will also design and art piece that manifests one of the Classifications of Art.

I. Activity:
Visit the Google or read the abstraction content below, then decide for yourself which
among all the classifications of art is the most influential and is most chosen field to
pursue by people who love Art. If you already have a choice make a list of evidences you
found as proof of your claim. You can include in your list all local products or anything
under the sun that you can use as a proof that these classifications of art exist widely
and are used by many. This is a way of viewing the society you live in a different way as
you used to view it. Utilize this format provided below:

Classification of Art (Your own Proofs

Choice) 1.
2.
3.
4.

II. Analysis:
One way or another, it is for sure that you had recognized Art in your life; no
matter it is in its simplest form when you happen to meet it or experience it. It make us all admit
that even without searching Google, we can define what art is and how it has influences our
lives in many ways. Answer the questions listed below truthfully. You can have it with your
own idea only or you can visit the [Link] if you think it’s highly needed. Your
score in this depend on how substantial your answer is 10 points per item if each answer is
worth it.

i. Among the classifications of Art which one is the most interesting for you and
Why?
ii. If you are born an artist and would be assign to choose one classification to major
in, which one would you choose? Why?
iii. In relation to your answer in the previous question, how would you use the
knowledge learned to help the society you live in?
iv. How would you use Art to influence all students like you to recognize the value
of Education?
v. How would you manifest Art in your life as a student?

Abstraction:
What Are The Classifications Of Art?
The various classifications of art include: fine art, visual art, plastic art, performance art,
applied art and decorative art.
 Fine Art

The Ballerina by Teresa Bernard

This category includes works of art that are created primarily for aesthetic reasons. Fine arts
include:
 Drawing – charcoal, chalk, crayon, pastel, pencil, or pen and ink
 Painting – oils, watercolor, gouache, acrylics, ink and wash, tempera, or encaustic paints
 Printmaking – woodcuts, stencils, engraving, etching and lithography, or screen-printing,
foil imaging, or giclee prints
 Sculpture – bronze, stone, marble, wood, or clay
 Calligraphy – beautiful and stylized handwriting

Visual Art

The visual arts include all the fine arts, in addition to the following:
 New media – digital art, computer graphics, computer animation, virtual art, Internet
art, interactive art, video games, computer robotics, 3D printing, and art as
biotechnology
 Photography art
 Environmental art
 Contemporary forms of expression – assemblage, collage, conceptual, installation
 Plastic Art
 The term plastic art includes art works that are molded and not necessarily plastic
objects. This category consists of three-dimensional works like clay, plaster, stone,
metals, wood and, paper (origami).

Performance Art
This classification consists of an art form that refers to public performance events which occur
mostly in the theater. Performance arts include:
 Traditional performance art – theatre, opera, music, and ballet
  Contemporary performance art – mime
 Hyper-modern performance art – happenings
 Applied Art

This category encompasses the application of aesthetic designs to everyday functional objects.
Applied arts are intended for the use of a career. It includes architecture, computer art,
photography, industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, and interior design.

Decorative Art

This classification refers to functional but ornamental art forms, such as jewelry, ceramics,
mosaic art and other items that are embellished by ornaments and other designs. It also
includes works in glass, clay, wood, metal, textile fabric, furniture, furnishings, stained glass and
tapestry art. This form of art is often used by interior designers for home, commercial and retail
outlets, as well as, office décor

Classification of Fine Art Paintings by Genre

How are fine art paintings categorized?
The most common method for classifying fine art paintings is by genre (or theme).
Genre is a French word that means type or kind, and what this means is, it refers to the type of
image a painting portrays as its subject matter. Whether it is a landscape, portrait, still life,
seascape, etc., paintings are categorized by what is depicted in them.

Common Painting Themes

Abstract Art is artwork that looks like it has been accidentally created by a two year old.
It has no defined meaning and seeks to break away from the traditional representation of
physical objects in real life. More often than not, abstract art is a collection of meaningless
shapes, texture and colors thrown haphazardly onto a canvas. Its purpose is to let the viewer
interpret its meaning for him/herself. Pictured is an example of abstract art.
Cityscapes or as it is sometimes called Urban Landscapes, are paintings whose subject matter is
the physical aspects of the city, urban life, city sections (like a city block, street corner,
outdoor café, rooftops, etc.) or other urban area. A Townscape is similar to a cityscape, only it is
of a township with a smaller population and perhaps less modern architecture as well. Shown is an
example of a cityscape or urban landscape.

Genre Art is scene art of everyday life which depicts real life in action with ordinary people at
work or in recreational situations. These type artworks include intimate scenes of daily life,
costumes, domestic settings, interiors, celebrations, tavern scenes, markets and other street
situations. It could also show a busy street, a beach party, a dinner gathering, or any place where
living goes on. The subject matter is often are portrayed realistic style. See example of genre art.
History Paintings which are also called Historical Paintings portray a moment in man’s history
and are not to be confused with a genre painting which depicts scenes of everyday life. History
paintings can include a range of historical subjects and topics and often illustrate a part
of a story or significant event. An example of historical or history painting is shown.

Landscape paintings depict the beauty of the great outdoors with its natural scenery of
mountains, valleys, meadows, trees, rivers, forests, sky and weather. It can even include the
countryside, farms, and structures that one would expect to find there. For instance fencing, a
bridge, barn, windmill, or farmhouse. See example of landscape painting. Title: The Grand Teton
Mountains

Marine Art or Maritime Art derives its inspiration from the sea. This genre of art depicts life on
the open seas, boats and ships, fishermen, etc. It includes art showing shipping on rivers and
estuaries, beach scenes and all art showing boats and ships. It almost always includes some
element of seafaring vessel. Ship-portraits is a type of marine art that is still popular in which a
single vessel is portrayed. Notice example of marine or maritime art.
Naïve Art is works of art characterized by a childlike simplicity that possesses minute detail,
bright saturated colors, disproportionate figures and lack of perspective. It portrays simple,
easy-to-understand and often romanticize scenes of everyday life. The absence of perspective
often creates the illusion that figures within naïve paintings are weightless or floating.
Naïve artists are often self-taught artists with very little or no formal art training. An example of
naïve art is pictured to the right.

Portraits are artistic representations of a person, especially the face. Besides the likeness, the
essence of a portrait also captures the mood and personality of the subject. A portrait of
an individual may be of the face-only, or it may be head and shoulders, or the full-body.
Many portraits are composed of the person in a still position and often the subject is looking
directly at the painter. Included in this genre are Group-portraits (consisting of more than one
individual), self-portraits and pet-portraits. A Self-portrait is one in which the artist does an artwork
of him/herself. Pet-portraits of a beloved pet could also be in this category, however, animals
usually fall into the wildlife category.
Religious Art or Sacred Art is any artistic representation using religious inspiration to express a
message intending to elevate the morals of the one observing the artwork. The subject matter can
be either a scared story or a profession of the artist’s faith. Religion means any set of
individual beliefs, either Christian or non-Christian, which are regarded as sacred, holy, spiritual
or divine. Shown is an example of religious art and is titled The Communion Table.

Space Art (sometimes referred to as Astronomical Art) is a genre of art that attempts to
communicate ideas and appreciation related to the infinite variety and vastness of outer space by
depicting interstellar and interplanetary elements as its subject matter. All this is made
possible with the invention of telescopes making it possible to look off our world. Artists can now
render what is seen out there and attempt to capture the wonders and majesty of our
universe. Planets, stars, constellations, spacecraft, astronauts, black holes, moons, comets, and
other heavenly bodies can found in space art. Some other art terms related to this category include
lunar landscape, moonscape, moonset, etc. The sample shown is a commission painting titled: First
Footprint on the Moon.
Seascape paintings are much like landscapes, only this genre of art depicts the sea with marine
landscapes, beach scenes, fish and marine animals, or views of the ocean itself. Fish and other
marine animals can also be categorized as wildlife. Seascapes should not be confused with
Maritime Art which depicts life out on the open sea, not necessarily a marine landscape.
The example to the right is titled: Oregon Coast Looking South of the Sea Lion Caves.

Still Life paintings feature an arrangement of everyday inanimate objects laid out on a table or
similar surface. The objects used can be either natural or man-made. Examples of natural objects
could be flowers, food, wine, rocks, seashells, dead animal skulls, etc. and manufactured items
could be drinking glasses, books, bottles, pottery, coins, dishes, musical instruments and so forth.
The sample shown is titled: Still Life with Fruit and Candle.

Wildlife Art is characterized as works of art which portray the natural world and the wildlife or
domesticated animals that inhabit it. It is one of the earliest forms of art dating back to
prehistoric cave paintings. Portraits of animals or fish (whether wildlife or family pets) could
also fit into this genre. The wildlife art sample shown is titled Raging African Elephant.

III. Application:
Choose among the classification of Art. Choose what you think is the one that not only catch
your interest but the one that literally catch your heart. Because your choice is very important for
this activity, you have to make your own Art Piece and it should reflect the classification of your
choice. You should take a clear photo of your Art Piece and you should make a title for it too. Use
this format provided below in submitting:
 Classification of your Choice
 Title of your Art Piece
 What inspires you while making your Art Piece?
 Picture of your Art Piece
Resources/References:
 TERESA BERNARD. (SEPTEMBER 1, 2015). What are the Classifications of Art.
Retrieved from: [Link]
 TERESA BERNARD. (AUGUST 9, 2015). Classifications of Fine Arts Painting by
Genre. Retrieved from: [Link]
paintings-by-genre/