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ARTS

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

WEEK 1&2

TOPIC: ARTS

OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. State the meaning of arts
  1. State the origin of arts
  1. Mention the branches of arts

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: A chart showing all ancient arts.

Reference Materials

Lagos State Scheme of Work,

Online information

Relevant materials

Pupils textbook

CONTENT

MEANING OF ARTS

Arts are the use of internal skills to create beautiful things. The following skills form of skills are acting, singing, photography, dancing, drawing etc.

 

ORIGIN OF ARTS

Ancient arts are stone carving, rock painting, and pottery. It started in the early days of the cavemen. These cavemen use animal blood and various earth colours on the rock.

Ancient people used drawing to communicate with one another. Like ancient Egypt make use of picture symbols. The word arts was derived from the Latin word ARTI which means’ to do well’

IMPORTANCE OF ARTS

  1. It serves as a means of communication
  1. It serves as a means of livelihood and foreign exchange
  1. It is used for decoration
  1. It also promotes cultural heritage and tourism
  1. It serves as a means of entertainment.

BRANCHES OF ARTS

Art is divided into two branches: these are liberal arts and visual arts.

Creative art is of two types: Performing arts and visual arts.

  1. Performing arts: this is an entertainment art which involves music, and acting. The artist uses music, dance, and acting to send or show information about past happenings to the viewers.
  1. Visual arts: These arts make use of colours, forms and other design elements to create ideas that send messages to people.

 

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

  1. State the meaning of arts
  1. State the origin of arts
  2. Mention the branches of arts

(CONCLUSION): The teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.

ASSIGNMENT

  1. What is art?
  1. Narrate the origin of art.
  1. Mention three importance of art.