ARTISTS
AND
ARTISANS
MODULE 7
ART APPRECIATION
-Sir JB
DIFFERENCES OF ARTISTS AND
ARTISANS
ARTISAN
is essentially a manual worker who makes
items with his or her hands, and who
through skill, experience and talent can
create things of great beauty as well as
being functional.
Before the industrial revolution virtually
everything was made by artisans, from
smiths (goldsmiths, blacksmiths, locksmiths,
gunsmiths) to weavers, dyers carpenters,
potters, etc.
An Artisan in Gianyar Regency’s carving
district, Bali
Most artisans have the skill of adding aesthetic
value to the objects that they create. This
transcends the object from a mere object of
utility. This is why most handmade objects are
much more expensive than mass-produced
objects.
ARTIST
is dedicated only to the creative side,
making visually pleasing work only for the
enjoyment and appreciation of the viewer,
but with no functional value.
All fine artists first learn to sketch, and begin with a
pencil and sketchpad to work with an idea on paper.
Artists transfer their visions to canvases or other
medium, and this may mean working in oil, watercolor
or pastels. Sculptors take their sketches and create 3D
products from clay, marble or other material.
Illustrators might work for a publishing or animation
company, or create original comic books. All artists'
work aims to create an overall reaction from a viewer.
In Bali this distinction is often very blurred since many farmers paint, many
sculptors farm or have other jobs. Most walls are carved, most houses have
decorative motifs. Art is everywhere. To the Balinese the act of creation of
beautiful things is second nature. All the ladies of a village will make the amazing
decorations for temples, and the elaborate offerings, thinking nothing of spending
three days making things which will be only used for a few hours
The specialty of an artist is that he is able to create art for
the sake of art itself without needing any ulterior
motives. Some artists create their works of art for the
satisfaction of the society in which they live. In this case,
they have to confine to the societal demands and
limitations. However, there are also others who go
beyond the social restrictions and create art for the
pleasure of creating. It is believed that through art the
artist can create a change in society. This is because art
appeals to all senses of people.
Famous
Personalties of
Art and their
Works
Brian S. Cunal
LEONARDO DA
VINCI
• Born: 04-15-1452, Vinci, Italy
• Profile: Painter, Architect,
Sculptor, Inventor, Military
Engineer and Draftsman.
• Died: 05-2-1519 ,Amboise,
France
• Quotes: “He who thinks little, errs
much” Brian S. Cunal
The Last Supper Mona Lisa Vitruvian Man
Brian S. Cunal
VINCENT VAN
GOGH
• Born: 03-30-1853
Zundert, Italy
• Profile: Painter
• Died: 07-29-1890
Amboise, France
• Quotes: “I dream of painting and then I
paint my dream.”
Brian S. Cunal
Famous W
The Starry Night Sunflowers Irises
Brian S. Cunal
MICHAELANGE
LO
• Born: 4-6-1475, Michaelangelo,
Italy
• Profile: Painter, Architect, Poet
• Died: 2-18-1564, Rome, Italy
• Quotes: “Genius is eternal
patience.”
David Creation of Adam St. Peter’s Basilica
CLAUDE
MONET
• Born: 11-14-1840, Paris, France
• Profile: Painter, Philosopher
• Died: 12-5-1926, Giverny,
France
• Quotes: “The richness I achieve comes
from Nature, the source of my
inspiration.”
RouenFamous
Cathedral W
Water Lilies Impresion,Sunrise Series
GRATIAS…