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Chapter2: Overview of the Arts Overview This chapter will discuss the modes of expression and reflection in art, the elements of different art forms, and steps taken in evaluating art. Objectives At the end of this chapter, you should be able to: 1. identify the modes of expression and reflection in art and the elements of different art forms The humanities have several modes of expression . One of them is VisualArt , which includes sculpture, painting, photography, architecture, and film. Another one is Performing Arts (dance, theater, and music), and lastly, Literary Arts (poetry and prose). When analyzing these, one must look into the influence of philosophy, religion, and history and reflect on “what is the truth?” and “what is the meaning of the past?” Moreover, when studying humanities, we have five essential terms to remember when speaking about art: values, taste, artistic form, perception, and conception. Values , which can vary from person to person, are objectives and events we care about. Taste , on the other hand, is someone's personal preference. This can be anything from ice cream to music to perfume; it's what that individual likes. An artistic form is an artistic composition or structure that conveys meaning. Think of why an author or artist has chosen to create a novel rather than a play or an oil painting rather than a sculpture. Perception is, as it sounds, anything you can observe. Finally, Conception is what you already know about the work or the context. We will use these terms throughout the course to refer to the art we are studying. Analyzing Art Taken altogether, the analysis of artwork may be objective (or visual), which describes the elements as they are viewed, or subjective (or symbolic), which often describes our feelings when viewing the work of art. It can also be analyzed from a formal point of view (or aesthetic) that analyzes all the visual syntax or the composition, which includes its historical context, theme, and organization of the elements, which involves a more comprehensive search. Certain common criteria need to be taken into account: ● Time ● Technique ● Theme ● Resources used by the artist, etc. To analyze an artwork, all the parts and features work together as a whole. The step of analysis requires how the elements of the artwork work together in terms of the principles of art, for example, balance, 2. understand the different steps in evaluating art A. Modes of Expression and Reflection

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