Name: ARIENZA, JHON MARVIN AZARCON

Section: BSED 1D (SCIENCE)

Schedule: 9:00-10:00 AM TTH
PRELIM MODULE ANSWERS LESSON 1-4
Reflection Lesson 4: Subject and Content
At the beginning of the fourth lesson on Arts appreciation which is Subject and Content, I
learned that in viewing art, there are clues that mediate between the artwork and the viewer, allowing
the viewer to more easily comprehend what he is seeing. These clues are the three basic components of
a work of art: Subject – the visual focus or the image that may be extracted from examining the artwork;
the “what”. Content – the meaning that is communicated by the artist or the artwork; the “why”. Form –
the development and configuration of the art work – how the elements and the medium or material are
put together; the “how”.
I was so thankful that this lesson tackled and differentiated subject from content. As from what
I have learned, subject is referring to the main character, object, or anything else that is presented as
the main focus in the work of art. In this light, I was able to relate it to story because it also has a subject
and a content. So stating from the facts given, I can say that an art work is truly an artist way of telling a
story. In addition to that, I learned that content is the message given by the piece of art. It involves the
subject, the techniques used to make the piece, the colors used, and anything that was used by the
artist to make a statement and give a message. So this means that content of an art work is the
summation or the entirety of the art piece.
Another thing I learned ins that art has two types of subject which are representational and non-
representational art. Representational art refer to objects or events occurring in the real world. Also
termed figurative art because the figures depicted are easy to make out and decipher. In my own
understanding of this, representational art is any art form that utilizes the use of comprehensible and
recognizable objects in our life. Next type is the non-representational art which do not make a reference
to the real world, whether it is a person, place, thing, or even a particular event. It is stripped down to
visual elements, such as shapes, lines, and colors that are employed to translate a particular feeling,
emotion, and even concept. In this type of subject, the artist is very free to express his ideas without the
limitation if imitating real objects.
I also learned that when finding a subject for an art work, the most abundant source is nature.
Artists throughout history have explored diverse ways of representing nature.: from plants to animals;
the qualities of bodies of water and the terrain of landmasses; and even the cycles and changing of
seasons. There are six (6) main subjects that artists have been exploring in art for centuries. These
subjects are : Still life—a collection of inanimate objects arranged together in a specific way. Landscape
—natural scenery such asmountains, 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.
With the knowledge I have learned from this lesson, I can now Differentiate representational art
and non-representational art. In addition to that I now know the difference between an artwork’s
subject and its content and also enumerate sources of the subject of the well known works of art
Reflection Lesson 5: Artist and Artisans
At the beginning of the fifth lesson on Arts appreciation which is Artist and artisans, I learned
that in the past, artists were infused in the development of culture, and consequently, art was
influenced by the differing cultures in which it existed. The works produced varies from the prosaic to
those that delved into a wide array of aesthetic probabilities. Seen every day, the dealings with these
objects were intimate such that their presence was experienced in a great number of ways and in all of
the affairs of man: adornment in tools and other surfaces, visual features and the design/plan for
architectural structures, weaving patterns in textiles, and ritual and burial implements, and the like. I
learned that the reason why most of the artefacts and art works survived for this long period for the
particular reason of the way they were meticulously made by their creators. Another contributor to this
is that the advent of technology and knowledge in managing and preserving all of these objects and
structures, allowing the retention of the integrity of the artwork and the intent of the artist with respect
to the design and overall aesthetic.
Guilds were a sort of social fellowship, an association bound by rules, customs, rights, and
responsibilities. Artist form guild with a lifetime commitment to a specific trade, an artisan develops
intense skill and expertise in his craft. These guilds were gateways for the new artists to learn new skill
through some form of mentorship.
The path that artist take is becoming more complex. In the last century, some of the roles that
have been properly dealt with and legitimized into a sophisticated network of relationships and
exchanges. This network is what we call the art world. An example of a multi-level platform, where
different players in what we call an art world can engage, interact, and flex their art muscles, is the
international art fair like the Art Basel in Hong Kong.
There are different roles being played in the art world namely administrative or managerial
roles, artist manager, curator, buyers and collectors, art dealers. This role is vital for the integrity of the
art world as they are all a vital piece of the system.
I discovered that in the creation of an art work, there are 3 basic stages namely: Preproduction
where the artist creates an idea in his mind and construct a layout with imagination, Production where
the artist executes what he has created with his mind using his skill and expertise, and lastly post
production where the artist decide whether he will sell or keep his art and on how he will circulate it.
I also learned about medium and technique where Medium is one of the aspects of art that
directly correlates with its composition and presumed finality of the artwork. Medium is the mode of
expression in which the concept, idea or message is conveyed. While technique of the artwork shows
the level of familiarity with the medium being manipulated. It alludes to the necessity of additional tools
or implements or consideration of time and the specificity of the site of creation.
Lastly I learned that artist and artisan are given rewards for the work and contribution that they
have done not just in the art world but also to the prestige he has given to his/her country.
With the knowledge I have learned from this lesson, I now have a better appreciation for art and
fully understand the roles being played in the world of art. I can now easily classify the practices of
artists in terms of form, medium, and technique.
Reflection Lesson 6: Elements and Principles of Art
At the beginning of the sixth lesson on Arts appreciation which is Elements and Principles of art,
I learned that elements of art are akin to the atoms that are defined as the units or “building blocks” of
matter. These formulations are almost the same with elements of art when they are joined together, in
a variety of ways. In the same line of reasoning, the elements of art are the aspects of an artwork that
can be isolated from each other. These elements of art are generally produced when something is done
to the medium after the technique is carried out. It must be underscored, however, that all works of art
require all elements to be present. To enumerate, the elements of art and design are the following:
Line, shape and form, space, color, and texture. All of these elements play together to produce and art
form that can easily convey the artist’s message.
The principles of art impact the effect achieved by the elements, and the relations of other
principles. These principles include the following: balance, scale and proportion, emphasis and
contrast, unity and variety, harmony, movement, rhythm, repetition and pattern. This principles are
what an artist use as guide to adjust their artwork so that it can look appealing and easy to the eyes.
Lastly hybrid art resides between, around, above and below what is widely accepted as "culture"
and is typically experimental and explores new ideas that require collaboration with other disciplines.
Often, even the conventional art world is not considered to be art because hybridity does not subscribe
to the usual, established norms, categories or definitions. At the end of the day, this can be said to be
contemporary art in process, and as soon as it is defined it changes to something else.
With the knowledge I have learned from this lesson, I now have a better understanding about
the elements and principles of art and how artist use them to create wonderful works of art.