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BUKIDNON STATE UNIVERSITY

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon 8700
Tel (088) 813-5661 to 5663; Telefax (088) 813-2717, www.buksu.edu.ph

GE-101 Art Appreciation

Activity BOOK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The author would like to sincerely recognize the people who have
supported the realization of this instructional material for ART APPRECIATION.

To the University President, Dr. Oscar B. Cabanelez;

To the Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela
To the Vice President for Research, Extension and International
Affairs, Dr. Joy M. Mirasol;
To the CITL Director Dr. Rizza R. Consad
To the College Dean, Dr. Zita I. Dales;
To the Department Chairperson, Ms Maricel R. Inovejas; To her
Art Appreciation Professor, Dr. Ramir Sonsona ;
To the Editors Ms. Maricel R. Inovejas Ms. Joanna Ruth S.
Paloma and Mr. Emil Junnine S. Cid
To the faculty of the Language and Letters Department and to her
family.
And most of all to the ALMIGHTY GOD.
 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

She earned her Master’s Degree in Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan

on March 26, 2000. At present , she is on her dissertation writing for the Degree of
Doctor of Philosophy in Education major in Educational Administration. She is also
a faculty member of the Language and Letters Department, College of Arts and
Sciences at Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City.

She was an active participant during the TRAINING and SEMINAR on NEW
GEC- ART APPRECIATION sponsored by CHED held at University of Science and
Technology of Southern Philippines ( USTSP), Cagayan de Oro City on April 23- May
14, 2017.

Her interest include writing Instructional Materials on Filipino and Art

Appreciation subjects, singing, dancing and choreographying.

She also serves as an adviser for the First year Bachelor of Arts in
English Language (BAEL) students.

“All things are possible with GOD”

Mark 29
 PREFACE

This activity book is especially designed for students of BUKSU taking GE 101-
Art Appreciation subject. The author believes that this book will help raise the level of
understanding and appreciation of various art forms, including their function, value
and social relevance.

Art Appreciation is a three-unit course that aims to develop student’s ability

to appreciate, analyze and critique works of art. Through interdisciplinary
and multimodal approaches, this course equips students with a broad knowledge of
the practical, historical, philosophical, and social relevance of the arts in order to
enhance students’ ability to articulate their understanding of the arts. Also this
course aims to enhance students’ competency in researching and curating art
as well conceptualizing, mounting, and evaluating art productions. Most importantly
this course aims to develop students’ genuine appreciation for Philippine arts by
providing them opportunities to explore the diversity and richness and their rootedness
in Filipino culture.

GE 101- Art Appreciation is the venue to determine, evaluate and discover

the hidden talent of the students, build new talent like singing, dancing, drawing,
painting, waving and even playing with musical instrument. Lastly, for students
to seize the opportunity to explore God given talents.
 Module #1 What is Art: Introduction and Assumption

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Explain the different genres and concepts of art through making of pictograph writing
including their function, value and historical significance.

Specific Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss the definitions of arts in general including their function , value and historical
relevance through pictograph or illustrating concepts

Teacher’s Input

Discussion:

The word “ Art” comes from the ancient Latin, arts which means a “ craft or
specialized form of skill, like carpentry or surgery ( Collingwood, 1938)

Art is universal – In every country and in every generation there is always art.
Oftentimes, people feel that what is considered artistic are only those which have been made long
time ago. This is misconception. Age is not a factor in determining art. “ Art is not good
because it is old , but old because it is good” ( Caslib Jr., Dudley et al, 1st edition)

Art is not nature– One important characteristics of art is that it is not nature. Art is a man’s
expression of his reception of nature. Art is a man’s way to interpreting nature. Art is not nature.
Art is made by man. ( Caslib Jr. et al, 1st edition)

Art involves experience – For most people , art does not require a full
definition. Art is just experience. By experience , we mean the “actual doing of something”
( Dudley et al.,1960)A choreographer who cannot execute a dance step himself is a bogus.
Art is always an experience. A painter cannot claim to know how to paint if he has not tried
holding a brush. A sculptor cannot produce a work of art if a chisel is foreign to him. ( Dudley et
al., 1960)
 Finally, Art is accompanied by some emotion. One either likes or dislikes , agrees or
disagrees that a work of art is beautiful.( CaslibJr.,et al 2017), thus singing, dancing, painting,
drawing are one of those art forms.

Comprehensive
Activities

ACTIVITY #1: Give your own definitions

Instructions:
Based from our previous the discussion in the following topics:

* Art
* Art is Universal
* Art is not nature
* Art involves experience

Write your own final impression on one of the topics discussed. Limit this to
6-10 sentences only in writing your final impression, bear in mind that this gives your
reader something to appreciate.

Write it here: Topic Chosen Art

Art, in my opinion, is about a person's ability and creativity. It's about how someone reacts
to something and how they interpret it. Art is a broad category of human activity that
involves the creation of visual, aural, or performing artifacts that express the creator's
creativity, conceptual ideas, or technical skill and are intended to be appreciated primarily
for their aesthetic value or emotional power. It has whatever meaning the artist intended,
and that meaning is shaped by the materials, processes, and forms it employs, as well as
the ideas and feelings it elicits in its audience. Art is a method of expressing one's feelings,
thoughts, and observations.
 Artistic Expression

ACTIVITY #2 TEXT and DRAW A.

Pictograph

Instructions: Write your own simple definitions on the topic written on the right
side of the table and Draw an object ( pictograph ) that signifies your discussion.
1. What is Art? Draw a pictograph or any symbols that
signifies your definitions.

Art is a way for an artist to express and interpret thing

as well as emotional feelings.

2. Art is universal Draw a pictograph or any symbols that signifies

your definitions.

Art is universal in that it allows us to express ourselves

in whatever way we wish. It is the most basic thing a
man can do to motivate others. Throughout history and
across cultures, the definition and perceived worth of
works of art have evolved.
 Draw a pictograph or any
3. Art is not nature? symbols that signifies your
definitions.

Art is not nature because art is a man-made artefact

that we utilize to record or convey our thoughts on
natural phenomena.

4. Art involves Experience? Draw a pictograph or any symbols that signifies

your definitions.

Art involves experience, a dynamic human experience

in which the artist and the audience are both present.
When people see art, they are connecting with the
artist's experiences and modifying the art's meaning
with their own.
 B. Picture Analysis

Instructions: Write a simple lines about the picture in the space provided, it could be in a
form of poem, story line, or any other related literary forms.

1. Lovers lane Write a story line or poem

Walking in this lane

Having no idea where would be the destination of it
But I feel safe and comfortable as long as I’m with you
Like a tall tree
I want you to know that you can rest and lean on me every
time you fell down and tired

Walking here with you

Seeing you and witnessing you grow,
and bloom like flowers do
And making some memories here with you makes my every
second very special

2. Social Function Write a story line or poem

Take a look at those eyes.

Blankly gazing up at the sky
With no more tears to cry
Begging for wholeheartedly kind
There’s no place to hide
There’s no food to eat
To fill in the stomach that aches
3. Moral Function Write a story line or poem

They are used in the food industry.

They start mowing their lawns early.
They start planting their crops early.
When the rains begin to fall,
We can't survive without you.

Weed their crops as soon as possible.

Their crops have been harvested.
Prepare the produce for them.
And then go to the market to sell them.
We can buy it as food.

3. Physical Function Write a story line or poem

There is a simple existence and a world somewhere.

Transparent, inviting, and joyful. . .
A neighbor talks with a girl there in the evening.
Only the bees can hear what's happening across the fence.
This is the most delicate whispering of all.
Activity #3 Critiquing process

Teacher’s Input

Literature has provided key works of art. Among the most popular ones being taught in
school are the two Greek epics , the Iliad and the Odeyssey. Art has always been timeless and
universal , spanning generations and continents through and through.
In the Philippines we have plenty of Literature that can be proud of like Ibong Adarna
and Florante at Laura . On the other hand when we listen to a kundiman or perform folk dances,
we still enjoy the way our Filipino ancestors while away their time in the past. We enjoy the
characters in the movie and even relate it to our life
situation in the present.

Comprehension
Activity

Instruction: Choose at least two (2) artworks under each category that you are familiar
with then criticize each using the guide questions provided.

Categories: Movie , Poem , Novel ,Music , A piece of Clothing , An Architectural structure ,

Dance , Theater , Painting , Cooking, Flower arrangement and more.

Student’s name: Hannie Mayzel G. Babela Schedule:

Category : poem and music ( Title) .

1. What is it about ? Why do you like it most?

Poem and music is the category I've chosen. Because, in my opinion, poetry
and music are two of the most effective ways to express our feelings. We feel
loved, in love, sad, happy, or mad while we are feeling loved, in love, sad,
happy, or mad.
 2. What is its style? How good is it?

Music and poetry are both concerned with blending vocal or instrumental
sounds for the purpose of beauty of form or emotional expression, usually in
accordance with cultural standards of rhythm, melody, and, in the case of
most Western music, harmony. Music, whether it's a simple folk song or a
complicated electronic piece, is the same thing. It is beneficial for me because
I can truly express my feelings through this type of art. Although we can
communicate our feelings through all of the categories described above,
poem and music are the ones that are nearest to my heart.

3. Write your Reflection about the topic that you have chosen?

I've decided to write regarding art. I can use art to express myself, such as the
way I express my emotions and how I perceive someone else's feelings. My
personality is like a work of art; it might be difficult to comprehend and
describe at times. However, one thing is certain: someone appreciates, values,
and loves it. It can be difficult for us to explain our true feelings at times, but
art, no matter how sloppy, has a significance that others can comprehend.
Let's just go with the flow in the road we're on because we're all unique and
have a purpose.
 Module #2 Art Appreciation: Creativity, Imagination, and
Expression

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Discuss and Differentiate Art from Nature

2. Characterize artistic expression based on personal experience with
art.

Specific Learning Outcome:

1. Identify concepts through different form of arts.

Teacher’s Input

Discussion:

Art is a product of man’s creativity, imagination, and expression.

No matter how blended the colors of a sunset are and no matter how
extraordinary formed mountains are, nature is not considered art simply because it is not
made by man. An art work maybe inspired by nature or other works of art, but an artist invents
his own forms and patterns due to what he perceives as beautiful and incorporates them in
creating his masterpiece.

Perhaps not everyone can considered an artist, but surely all are spectators of arts.
In deciding what pair of shoes to buy, we carefully examine all possible choices within our
budget and purchase the one that satisfies our beauty and practical standards. We are
able to distinguish what is not and what is good quality from poor. This give us a role in the
field of art appreciation.
( Caslib Jr., et al, 2017)

Art Appreciation as a way of life

In cultivating an appreciation of art, one should exercise and develop his taste for things
that are fine and beautiful .This allows individuals to make intelligent choices and decisions
in acquiring necessities and luxuries, knowing what gives
better value for time or money while taking into consideration the aesthetics and practical
value ( Collins & Riley, 1931)

Observation, art galleries, performing arts theaters, concerts halls, or even malls that
display art exhibitions that are free in admission during leisure time will not only develop
an understanding of the art but will also serve as a rewarding experience.
( Caslib Jr., et al, 2017)

Comprehension activity

ACTIVITY #1 Structural analysis

Instructions:

1. Observe the structural designs of your house, paintings or buildings in your

hometown - Be sure to take note important details.
2. After the observation write your description about the things/objects that
you have chosen using the guide question provided inside the box.
3. Take a picture and paste.

1. Picture here!

1. Name of the Object: Painting

2. Present condition of the object: It has surface dirt

3. Functional Description: Birthday gift on my 18th birthday

4. Material/Color:
Maroon/red
 5. Made of: Canvas/ wood paper/Acrylics paint

6. Dimension/size: 20-by-24-inch frame

7. Cost: 300

2. Picture here!

1. Name of the Object: Painting

2. Present condition of the object: Surface dirt/varnish discoloration

3. Functional Description: Dining decoration

4. Material/Color: Green

5. Made of:
Wood

6. Artist/Made by:

7. Dimension/size: 9 x 12 inches

8. Cost: 500
 Enhancing expression

ACTIVITY #2 Pictorials/Photography

Instructions:

1. Take pictures of any sights that reflects the identity of the your home place
and be sure that you are in the picture.
2. Cut and paste your picture inside the box and label each relatively.

1.Church Label:
1. Built: (date) January 19, 1607

2. Founder: Juan de Macías

3. Religion: Roman catholic

3. Patron: (optional)
5. Dimension/size:

Label:
2. PLAZA 1. Built:

2. Founder:

3. Function

5.Monument:

5. Location: Valencia City

3. Barangay garden Label:

1. Built:

2. Founder/inspired by:

3. Function

3. Cost:

4. Location:

5. Lot sqm:

4. any Label:

1. Built:

2. Founder/inspired by:

3. Function

3. Cost:

4. Location:

5. Dimension/size:
 Enhancing expression

ACTIVITY #3 Reflection Paper

A Reflection paper allows you to communicate with your instructor about how a specific
article, lesson , lecture ,or experience shapes your understanding of class
–related material. It is a personal and subjective but it must maintain an academic
tone.
( Golden,M.,2017)

Instruction: Write a Reflection paper on Photography

Note: You can also write this in any paper

REFLECTION PAPER

This module has helped me grasp the importance of art, as

well as how to appreciate and interpret it. If we learn to
appreciate art, it will simply become art. If we don't
appreciate art, it isn't art. This lesson showed me that art is
about our entire being, not only painting. Everything is an
art; we only need to start appreciating it in order to
comprehend what it is. Expressing our feelings through
something is an art; our lives and daily life are an art;
everything is an art; we just need to start appreciating it in
order to understand what it is.
 Enhancing expression

ACTIVITY #4 Photo Appropriation/ Photo Realism

Instruction: Create your own Photo Appropriation How to do

it?

1. Research on one (1) appropriation artist or actresses observe his/her

artwork like painting.
2. Using that artwork, try to do similar on his/her artwork.
3. Paste your Photo Appropriation in the blank provided.
4. Please observe the original caption of his/her artwork.
5. Present your finished project via group chat messenger or via email.

This is an example of Photo Appropriation

Title: Fruit Gatherer Title: A basket of Mangoes

Artist/Model:
Artist: Fernando Amorsolo -1950 Ms. Klarshene R. Aya-ay
GE 101-Art App Student( BukSU)

Painting: Oil in Canvas Gadget used: Canon EOS 200D

Uploaded: April,2012 Uploaded: March 2020

Cost: S 882,251 Sold in 1998 Cost: P 250,000.00

PASTE IT HERE!
MY PHOTO APPROPRIATION

Title: Girl with a Pearl Earring Title: The earring

Artist: Johannes Vermeer Artist/Model: Ms.Hannie Mayzel G. Babela

GE 101- Art app student (BukSU)

Painting: Oil on canvas Gadget used: Iphone 6s+

Uploaded: 1965 Uploaded: March 2022

Cost: $30 million sold in 2004 Cost: 250,000.00

ACTIVITY # 5 Write reflection paper about the experienced you have in
Photo appropriation process. Write it in the space provided, avoid erasures.

Title:

When I first started doing the photo appropriation, I assumed it

would be simple to replicate the artworks of different artists. Not
until I chose to recreate the painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" by
Johanes Vermeer. I'm both pressured and excited to recreate his
artwork since I assumed it would be simple, but it's actually quite
difficult. While recreating the artwork, I gradually came to respect
the artist's labor and emotions. It's challenging, but I think I did a
good job at portraying it.