Chapter 3 Artists and Artisans
Chapter 3 Artists and Artisans
Chapter 3 Artists and Artisans
ARTISTS AND
ARTISANS
What is Artist?
An artist is a person who performs any of the creative
arts. This captures all forms of art. For an example, a
person who paints can be referred to as an artist. In
the modern world, the term artist is also used for
musicians as well. Here it is important to highlight
that the term artist is not only attributed for those
who create art as an occupation, but also for those
who are skilled in a particular activity such as
drawing, designing, composing, etc.
What is Artisan?
An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand. This includes various
objects ranging from jewellery to furniture. An artisan should not be confused
with an artist because there is a clear difference in the things that they create.
An artisan is able to produce something that has a functional value; although it
should not be limited to its use value alone. However, it must be stressed that
there are cases where the objects created by an artisan has only decorative
value. Most artisans have the skill of adding aesthetic value to the objects that
they create. This transcends the object from a mere object of utility. This is why
most handmade objects are much more expensive than mass-produced objects.
Definitions of Artist and Artisan:
Artist: An artist is a person who performs any of the creative arts.
Artisan: An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand.
Characteristics of Artist and Artisan:
Artistic Value:
Artist: The object has a clear artistic value.
Artisan: The object has an artistic value.
Functional Value:
Artist: The object has no functional value.
Artisan: The object has a functional value.
Object:
Artist: The object has a lot of aesthetic value and is appreciated for this quality as it
pleases the individual.
Artisan: The object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic attributes to it.
The 10 Most Famous Filipino Artists
and their Masterworks
The brightest color that the human eye can see, yellow is color. between
orange and green in the visible light spectrum. Associated. with sunshine
and brightness, as well as happiness and optimism, it
Pacita Abad (1946-2004)
Sagada’, 1952
‘Carcass-Cornucopia’, 1987