WHAT IS ART?

WHAT IS ART?
• According to Greek Philosopher
Aristotle, human beings are great in
imitation and harmony. He described
that these instincts are “lying deep in
our nature.” He argued that human
beings are the “most imitative of living
creatures,” and through imitation,
humans learn and experience
pleasure.
 Art may be defined as a
human pursuit to imitate life
and the world into something
pleasing or beautiful.
SUBJECT
• refers to the main idea that is
represented in the artwork. The subject
in art is basically the essence of the
piece. To determine subject matter in
a particular piece of art, ask yourself:
What is actually depicted in this
artwork? What is the artist trying to
express to the world... what is his or her
message? And how are they
conveying that message?
6 MAIN SUBJECTS THAT ARTISTA ARE
EXPLORING NOWADAYS:
• still life- a collection of inanimate objects arranged
together in a specific way
• landscape - natural scenery such as mountains, cliffs,
rivers, etc
• nature- a focused view or interpretation of specific
natural elements
• portraiture - an image of a particular person or animal,
or group thereof
• abstract - a non-representational work of art
• day of the dead - a Mexican holiday with a vibrant
artistic tradition
MEDIUM
• refers to the materials that are used to
create a work of art. The plural of
medium is media. Some of the most
common media are oil paints (paints
that use oil to hold pigments together),
tempera (pigments held together with
egg yolk), marble (soft, white stone),
and bronze (a metal used to cast
sculptures)
PICTURE (DRAWING, PAINTING,
PRINTMAKING AND PHOTOGRAPHY)

• This is a two-dimensional image of

various subjects ranging from real-
life images to the visually abstract.
It may be created using different
media such as chalk, charcoal,
graphite, ink, oil plant, and
watercolor.
SCULPTURE
• This is a three-dimensional artwork that may
be created using stone, marble, wood and
concrete.
ARCHITECTURE
• These are structures that meant to be
used as shelter. The art of architecture
relies on the design and purpose of the
structure.
MUSIC
• This is the art form that appeals to
the sense of hearing. Music is
composed by combining notes into
harmony.
LITERATURE
• This is the art form of language
through the combined use of
words, creating meaning and
experience.
THEATRE
• This is the art form of performance.
Dramatic texts are portrayed on stage
by actors and actresses and are
enhanced by props, lights and sounds.
CINEMA
• This art form is technological
translation of theater. In films, special
effects are utilized to enhance the
storytelling.
DANCE
• This is the art of the human form. The
body is used, mobilized, and
choreographed in specific time, form
and space.
Palay Maiden (1920) La Gioconda (1517)
Fernando Amorsolo Leonardo da Vinci