LESSON 2:
The process of art appreciation involves looking, seeing, and thinking about a work of art. It also involves
learning about the artist and the art's style, context, and cultural meaning.
Looking
• Recognize the art's style, context, and approach
• Learn when and where it was made
Seeing
• Understand the technical aspects of the art, like how it
was created
■ Understand the symbols it uses
Thinking Understand the culture that created it and
Interpret the meaning of the art. (@
Other steps in art appreciation:
■ Explore the size and shape of the art
■ Pick out the shapes and lines
、 Focus on the color
■ how the art makes you feel
。 FindConsider cultural meaning in the art
Art appreciation techniques: Describing the art,
Analyzing the art, Interpreting the art, Evaluating the art, and identifying and describing the art's
elements and principles.
LESSON 3:
Art analysis
Art analysis is the process of evaluating and interpreting artworks through elements such as
composition, color, form, and symbolism to uncover deeper meanings and artist intentions
•Perceptual elements
-It refers to the basic visual components of a piece of art, like lines, shapes, colors, and textures,
which are the first things we sense when looking at it.
•Emotional Suggestions
-This analyzes the feelings or moods that the artwork evokes in the viewer, which can be influenced
by the use of color, composition, subject matter, and other visual elements.
•Intellectual Meaning
-This delves into the deeper ideas, concepts, or symbolism embedded within the artwork, which can
be related to cultural references, historical context, or the artist's personal perspective.
LESSON 4:
Art and the Perception of Reality
*Realism and Representation
For centuries, artists have sought to capture the essence of reality through representational art. From
the classical sculptures of ancient Greece to the photorealistic paintings of the 19th century, the goal
was to create a faithful visual record of the world.
*Abstraction and Subjectivity
In contrast to realism, abstract art deliberately departs from realistic representation. Instead of
mirroring the external world, abstract art focuses on expressing emotions, ideas, or formal qualities
through shapes, colors, and textures.
*Surrealism and the Unconscious
Surrealism, a movement that emerged in the early 20th century, further complicates the relationship
between art and reality by delving into the realm of dreams and the unconscious. Surrealist artists like
Salvador Dalí created dreamlike landscapes populated by bizarre and illogical imagery. These works
challenge our conventional understanding of reality by presenting a world governed by the irrational
and the subconscious. They suggest that reality is not simply what we see with our eyes, but also what
exists within our minds.
*Conceptual Art and the Idea
Conceptual art, which gained prominence in the 1960s and 70s, takes this questioning of reality even
further. In conceptual art, the idea behind the artwork is often more important than the physical object
itself. The artwork may be a simple instruction, a text, or a performance, focusing on the conceptual
framework rather than a visually appealing product.
