Visual Arts
The Importance of Visual Arts
At the end of the lesson, the students should be
able to:
1.Discuss the relevance of having in-depth
understanding of reading visual arts as a
student and as a future professional;
2.explain the basic terms involved in reading
arts; and
3.identify the importance and purpose of
Welcome to Visual Arts
Look at the logo visually, what can you say about
it?
What could be the meaning of the logo?
Visualizing
What comes to your mind when you
hear the word “art”?
How do you express your creativity?
Defining Visual Arts
Visual art - It is an art form that is seen.
Painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture,
ceramics, photography, video making,
filmmaking, design, crafts, and architecture are
forms of visual arts.
Many of these pieces of art are created to
stimulate us through a visual experience. When
Defining Reading Visual Arts
Reading visual arts - is the ability to read,
analyze, and critique works of visual arts.
Reading is the process of forming a perception
based on the imagery, form, and language of the
text, translated through the experience of the
reader.
(Cramer, Ortlieb, and Cheek
2007).
Defining Reading Visual Arts
Reading visual arts - is the ability to find
meaning through imagery.
Humans read not only the text but also
images.
Defining Visual Arts
Art derives from the Latin word “Ars”
meaning skills.
It encompasses talent and the ability to
express.
Purposes of Visual Arts
1.Ceremonial Purposes
2.Artistic Expression
3.Narrative Purposes
4.Functional visual arts
5.Persuasive arts
6.Conveyance of
Purposes of Visual Arts
1.Ceremonial Purposes
- some visual arts are used to
celebrate an event, a season, or an era.
These are used to celebrate something
significant in terms of worship or
culture.
Purposes of Visual Arts
Example:
Adornment on religious scrolls, vessels,
masks.
Purposes of Visual Arts
2. Artistic Purposes
- some visual arts are used for self-
expression. Arts can convey emotions,
experiences, and ideas.
Purposes of Visual Arts
Example:
Photography, performing arts, painting
Purposes of Visual Arts
3. Narrative Purposes
- some visual arts are used to tell
a story. These are used to illustrate
and describe experiences and
communicate ideas.
Purposes of Visual Arts
Example:
The painting, The expulsion of Heliodorus from
the Temple
Purposes of Visual Arts
4. Functional visual arts
- some visual arts are used to
beautify things that can be used in
everyday life. Arts that can be used,
such as furniture, pottery, and jewelry
that has a function.
Purposes of Visual Arts
Example:
Tables, chairs, lamps, lights, crafted
furniture
Purposes of Visual Arts
5. Persuasive arts
- some visual arts are used to
promote philosophies, products,
ideas, ideologies, goals, and designs.
Purposes of Visual Arts
Example:
Advertising material, propaganda, marketing
products
Purposes of Visual Arts
6. Conveyance of Beauty
- some visual arts represent
beauty for its own sake.
Purposes of Visual Arts
Example:
Any art that represents beauty for its own sake
Why do we need to study art?
According to the study of Punzalan (2018),
People may learn to address and embrace
diversity, present emotions, and
differentiate values in the world because of
arts.
Why do we need to study art?
Art – allows schools to provide the students with
knowledge in ethics, see social realities, and
understand their rights and responsibilities.
- Improve the performances of the students,
specifically learning skills, critical thinking
skills, creativity, and school attendance.
(Eisner 2003)
List of the benefits of studying
art:
1. To develop self-exploration and self-expression.
2. To understand varied cultures
3. To develop strong analytical abilities
4. To develop better interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
5. To enhance communication skills
6. To develop higher-order skills
7. To help in conceptualizing, problem-solving, and critic
thinking
8. To develop self-discipline
9. To adapt and be creative
Activity:
Read the following quotations and react to them by
sharing your thoughts. Write your answer in ½ crosswise
sheet of paper.
(Ma’am sa papel po? Opo ) (Ma’am ½ po? – Yes po ½)
1. “ I believe that creativity will be the currency of the 21st
century”
- Gerald Gordon, PhD., President/CEO, Economic
Development Authority
2. “Arts education aids students in skills needed in the
workplace: flexibility, the ability to solve problems and
communicate, the ability to learn new skills, to be creative and
innovative, and to strive for excellence.”
- Joseph M. Calahan, Director of Cooperate Communications,
Activity:
1. In your own words, visual arts is:
2. I can apply visual arts in my future
profession by:
Assignment: Looking and
Responding
Print out a portrait of yourself and bring this
portrait to the class.
Exchange your portrait with a classmate and
describe what you see in their portrait.
Assignment: Looking and
Responding
Reflection:
What was the purpose of the
activity?
What did I learn from this activity?
Sample
I can see happiness in the
eyes and smile of the girl.
Her hair is flowy, and she
look straight to the camera.
She wears oversized stripe
blue-pink shirt and there is
a stash of books in her
background.
To Conclude
Visual arts benefits the emotional
well-being and academic progress
of an individual. It creates a deep
sense of satisfaction. Art helps
with self-expression, enhances
creativity, and develops critical
thinking skills, discipline,
communication skills, and
analytical skills. It creates
creativity and helps in
understanding varied cultures. It
helps in conceptualizing and
developing language because it
Visual Arts
The Importance of Visual Arts
