The Integrated Arts - FAS101

Art is a reflection . It may be an image of an object , or a subject , or a product of an imagination . It is a reflection that is influenced largely by the society , combined with the artist 's own perspective

In the Ancient times , art is used to glorify the powerful and the divine . We can take note in the arts that have survived in time reflect this . After a while , an art is used to decorate the palaces . The medium used to create the art piece improved over time as well , creating an

artistic sophistication

These days , art is still a reflection . Yet , the word has also evolved its definition which now includes the definition by Mike de Sousa "After a while , arts are used to decorate the palaces (The Column 2005

Art is produced in to express what the artist wants using a medium . Art is also another way of leaving an impression or a memory for the future generation . Art is also used to produce emotion or make influenced its view

For me , art transcends beyond the surface . Like the Midas touch whatever the art touch makes even the disgusting into something beautiful . Art can also be nourishment to the soul

There are two approaches for the work of art . One approach is in learning about a work of art . In this approach , one will have to determine the history of the art piece itself . An in depth analysis of the work must be done in which the interpretation will be based on the context of the artist and the painting . Another approach is in learning from a work of art itself . The focus will not be on the context of the art piece but on the art piece itself . The details and the elements are very important so one must have an open and be very observant to be able to interpret it in a right way

In the creation of a work of art , the elements of art are very essential since they are the building blocks . Each element has importance in the piece of art . What the artists do is emphasize on one or two elements or organize it to send the message across to its audience

Lines are important as it creates the concept of the object on the medium . The shape is that which is inside the line . The form takes up the space in the medium . The most expressive among the element is the color and the use of value makes it more special and gives color depth Texture gives the illusion of the object as something that is close to real . It can either be an actual feel of the surface , or it can be something that is implied . Space creates a depth to the art piece as a whole

Taking advantage on using the elements of art can help the artist in taking the message across . If an artist understand full well the elements and use it well , it...