Visual art

1. Visual art • Introduction to Visual Art. Art as a field of human endeavour is concerned with expression of ideas,thoughts and feelings in a creative manner.It is an expression of knowledge,skills and significant ideas for the benefit of mankind. The following are the areas in the field of art. • Visual art(fine and applied)__Fine art is an art whose visual products serve decorative purpose e.gdrawing,painting,sculpture while applied art is a form of art whose products serve a functional purpose e.ggraphics,textiles,ceramics • Performing or Non visual art__Thisaspect of art comprises music,dance ,poetry,drama,journalism.

2. Values of art to the society • Homes: Household utensils like pots,jugs,ceramics,canechairs in our homes • Art in the community:An aspect of art (architecture)is responsible for the structural designs of the buidings in our society. • Art in industries:In the textile industries ,artist produce the designs which are later reproduced with machine. • Art in religion:Sacred art inspire worshippers and are often used to represent the unseen God or god. • Art in commerce:Artist make notable contributions in the field of commerce by producing well designed packages to increace the delight of purchacers Assignment 1.What is art? 2.Mention at least 5 types of applied art.

3. First term scheme of work 2014/2015 academic session • Wk 1 - Introduction to visual art • Wk 2 - Elements and basic principles of design • Wk 3 - Ancient Egyptian art • Wk 4 - Colour chemistry • Wk 5 - Ceramics • Wk 6 - Graphics design • Wk 7 - Textile design • Wk 8 - Still – Life drawing • Wk 9 – Calligraphy • Wk 10 - Revision