INTRODUCTION TO ART, TYPES AND BRANCHES : LSUS

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART (CCA - FINE ART) JSS1 FIRST TERM

WEEK 2

INTRODUCTION TO ART, TYPES AND BRANCHES

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

  • Definition of Art.
  • Types of Art.
  • Branches of Art.

Contents

DEFINITION OF ART

Art is the creative expression of our thoughts. Art is the study and creation of things that give pleasure to our minds and satisfy our sense of beauty. Art is a way of life. It is a universal language which the artist uses to express his or her inner feelings and ideas. The word ‘art’ originated from the Latin word ‘arti’ which means to do well or do it well.

TYPES OF ART

There are two basic types of art namely

1. VISUAL ART: visual art.... View More

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