RVA REVIEWER ● Unconscious – actions done
automatically without much thinking
LESSON 1 (example: experienced driver driving).
● Conscious – actions done with
ESSENTIAL TERMS awareness and careful decision
(example: planning and taking a photo).
Reading - A particular form of visual
practice; is both an active and a READING VISUAL ART
creative process. - means understanding the meaning
behind artworks or images.
Reading the Visual - We draw on our - Just like we read words in a book, we
general and specific knowledge, can also “read” pictures, paintings,
tastes, habits, and personal context and other visual artworks.
Visual arts show different parts of life, such as:
Visual Culture - Its concentration is on ● Physical – what we see in the real world
the interface between images and viewers rather (people, objects, nature)
than on artists works. ● Cultural – traditions, beliefs, and
practices of a society
Spectatorship - the state of being ● Spiritual – emotions, values, or deeper
present at, and looking at, a show or meanings
a spectacle
- Art also works as a form of
Visual matter - It is considered communication.
beautiful or appealing aka “Subject” - Artists use images, colors, shapes, and
symbols to express ideas and
Semiotics - the study of signs and messages, even without using words.
symbols and their use or interpretation - Visual art is a language of images that
helps communicate meaning.
Sign - it is a basic unit of
communication; It is something that SEEING AS READING
has meaning for someone; means - seeing is not just looking. When we
something and not one thing see something, we also interpret or
understand it, just like reading
Text - Name of a group of signs; SEEING IN CONTEXT
collection of signs organized in a - the environment or surroundings affect
particular way to make meaning. how we see and understand things.
- Sometimes, the same object can look
Context - The environment in which a different depending on where it is placed.
text occurs, and communication takes - For example, there is a toilet placed
place inside a living room. Normally, we expect
Activity of Seeing a toilet to be in the bathroom, so when
- It means how our eyes and brain work we see it in the living room, it feels
together to understand what we see strange or out of place.
around us. Seeing is not just looking; our - This shows that context helps our brain
brain is also interpreting or making interpret visual information.
meaning of what we observe.
, SELECTION AND OMISSION - It also works as a universal language
- means that when we look at something, because people from different cultures
we choose what to focus on and can still understand the message of an
ignore other details. artwork.
- Our eyes and brain cannot process - Example: Paintings like Starry Night
everything at the same time, so we show emotions through colors and style.
select important parts and omit or 2. Cultural Reflection and Preservation
ignore the rest. - Art shows the culture, traditions, and
- For example, when looking at the picture values of a society.
of the building: - It also helps preserve history, so future
● Some people may notice the generations can understand how people
building design. lived in the past.
● Others may focus on the cars. - Examples are historical artworks,
● Some may notice the windows or sculptures, buildings, and even money
the surroundings. designs.
- This shows that everyone may see 3. Emotional and Psychological Benefits
different things first, depending on - Engaging with art can be
what they focus on. Because of this, therapeutic. It helps reduce
seeing is also an act of not seeing, stress, anxiety, and
since we only pay attention to certain depression,and can improve
parts. overall mental health.
- Selection also creates a temporary 4. Creativity and Innovation
hierarchy, meaning we decide which - Art encourages people to think
things are more important to notice. creatively and stimulate thinking
- When we analyze images, we usually: - It helps develop imagination,
● Select what we focus on problem-solving skills, and new ideas.
● Omit what we ignore - Many famous artists created artworks
● Frame the part we want to highlight that changed how people see the world.
● Evaluate or interpret its meaning 5. Education and Awareness
These steps help us understand and interpret - Art can teach people about important
visual images or artworks. issues like social, political, or
environmental problems.
WHAT IS ART? - Some artworks inspire people to
- Art is a diverse range of human understand others, feel empathy, and
activities that involve creating things like create change.
paintings, sculptures, music, or - For example, street art or comics can
performances. send powerful messages to society.
- These artworks show the imagination,
creativity, and skills of the artist. THE MYTH OF STARVING ARTIST
- Art is usually made so people can
appreciate its beauty or feel emotions Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)
from it. - An Italian Renaissance artist
IMPORTANCE OF ART known for his work in sculpture,
1. EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION painting, and architecture.
- Art helps people express thoughts, - One of the greatest artists in
emotions, and ideas that are history.
sometimes hard to explain with words.
automatically without much thinking
LESSON 1 (example: experienced driver driving).
● Conscious – actions done with
ESSENTIAL TERMS awareness and careful decision
(example: planning and taking a photo).
Reading - A particular form of visual
practice; is both an active and a READING VISUAL ART
creative process. - means understanding the meaning
behind artworks or images.
Reading the Visual - We draw on our - Just like we read words in a book, we
general and specific knowledge, can also “read” pictures, paintings,
tastes, habits, and personal context and other visual artworks.
Visual arts show different parts of life, such as:
Visual Culture - Its concentration is on ● Physical – what we see in the real world
the interface between images and viewers rather (people, objects, nature)
than on artists works. ● Cultural – traditions, beliefs, and
practices of a society
Spectatorship - the state of being ● Spiritual – emotions, values, or deeper
present at, and looking at, a show or meanings
a spectacle
- Art also works as a form of
Visual matter - It is considered communication.
beautiful or appealing aka “Subject” - Artists use images, colors, shapes, and
symbols to express ideas and
Semiotics - the study of signs and messages, even without using words.
symbols and their use or interpretation - Visual art is a language of images that
helps communicate meaning.
Sign - it is a basic unit of
communication; It is something that SEEING AS READING
has meaning for someone; means - seeing is not just looking. When we
something and not one thing see something, we also interpret or
understand it, just like reading
Text - Name of a group of signs; SEEING IN CONTEXT
collection of signs organized in a - the environment or surroundings affect
particular way to make meaning. how we see and understand things.
- Sometimes, the same object can look
Context - The environment in which a different depending on where it is placed.
text occurs, and communication takes - For example, there is a toilet placed
place inside a living room. Normally, we expect
Activity of Seeing a toilet to be in the bathroom, so when
- It means how our eyes and brain work we see it in the living room, it feels
together to understand what we see strange or out of place.
around us. Seeing is not just looking; our - This shows that context helps our brain
brain is also interpreting or making interpret visual information.
meaning of what we observe.
, SELECTION AND OMISSION - It also works as a universal language
- means that when we look at something, because people from different cultures
we choose what to focus on and can still understand the message of an
ignore other details. artwork.
- Our eyes and brain cannot process - Example: Paintings like Starry Night
everything at the same time, so we show emotions through colors and style.
select important parts and omit or 2. Cultural Reflection and Preservation
ignore the rest. - Art shows the culture, traditions, and
- For example, when looking at the picture values of a society.
of the building: - It also helps preserve history, so future
● Some people may notice the generations can understand how people
building design. lived in the past.
● Others may focus on the cars. - Examples are historical artworks,
● Some may notice the windows or sculptures, buildings, and even money
the surroundings. designs.
- This shows that everyone may see 3. Emotional and Psychological Benefits
different things first, depending on - Engaging with art can be
what they focus on. Because of this, therapeutic. It helps reduce
seeing is also an act of not seeing, stress, anxiety, and
since we only pay attention to certain depression,and can improve
parts. overall mental health.
- Selection also creates a temporary 4. Creativity and Innovation
hierarchy, meaning we decide which - Art encourages people to think
things are more important to notice. creatively and stimulate thinking
- When we analyze images, we usually: - It helps develop imagination,
● Select what we focus on problem-solving skills, and new ideas.
● Omit what we ignore - Many famous artists created artworks
● Frame the part we want to highlight that changed how people see the world.
● Evaluate or interpret its meaning 5. Education and Awareness
These steps help us understand and interpret - Art can teach people about important
visual images or artworks. issues like social, political, or
environmental problems.
WHAT IS ART? - Some artworks inspire people to
- Art is a diverse range of human understand others, feel empathy, and
activities that involve creating things like create change.
paintings, sculptures, music, or - For example, street art or comics can
performances. send powerful messages to society.
- These artworks show the imagination,
creativity, and skills of the artist. THE MYTH OF STARVING ARTIST
- Art is usually made so people can
appreciate its beauty or feel emotions Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564)
from it. - An Italian Renaissance artist
IMPORTANCE OF ART known for his work in sculpture,
1. EXPRESSION AND COMMUNICATION painting, and architecture.
- Art helps people express thoughts, - One of the greatest artists in
emotions, and ideas that are history.
sometimes hard to explain with words.
