INTRO TO ART
The Art of Renaissance
TEACHER: AYENI MICHAEL
CLASS: YEAR 7
SUBJECT: VISUAL ARTS
OUTLINES
1. Definition
2. Branches of Art
3. Importance of art to the society
• Definition, Art can be defined as the practical expressions of
ones feeling and emotions with the aid of pencils, pen, colours
to communicate an idea on a given surface visually.
• It can also be defined as the creation of things in line, forms,
texture, colour and shapes which gives pleasure to the mind
and satisfies our sense of beauty and emotions.
• Art can also be defined as the representation of ones creative
skills and imagination or idea visually.
Branches/ Classification of Art
With the aid of group point illustrate the branches of art.
Branches/ classification of Art
ART
VISUAL ART
FINE ART
APPLIED ART
Drawing
Ceramics
Graphics
painting
Textile Design
sculpture
Architecture Photography
Wood work
Furniture
Metal work
NON VISUAL
PERFORMING
ART
Music
Dance
Drama
LIBERAL ART
Play write
Poetry
Folklore
literature
Importance of art to the society
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Art serves as a means of expressing our emotions.
Art works serves as decorative means.
Art serves as a means of entertainment
Art is used as a means of effective communication within
individuals
The knowledge of art helps in the accessing the aesthetic
value of objects
Art serves as a means of livelihood.
Art serves as therapeutic means of healing
For identification, art expresses the characteristics of people
that belongs to a particular age, culture etc
Art is used to establish and enhance unity among local and
international communities.
Art works are used for utility purposes.