[Art] Introduction to Art - Dr. Johann Espiritu [Part 3 of 3]

About this Video

• Video Title: [Art] Introduction to Art - Dr. Johann Espiritu [Part 3 of 3]
• Channel: dr.jvjespiritu
• Speakers: Dr. Johann Espiritu
• Duration: 00:10:51

Introduction

This video, the third in a series, is an introduction to art by Dr. Johann Espiritu. The lecture focuses on redefining creation in the context of art, emphasizing the importance of skill, craft, and the transformative process involved in artistic expression. It also explores the relationship between art and nature, highlighting art's ability to communicate and re-present the world.

Key Takeaways

• Art Defamiliarizes: Art helps us see the familiar world in a new light through metaphors and re-presentation.
• Redefining Creation: Artistic creation is not conjuring something from nothing, but rather fashioning something from existing materials using skill and craft.
• Art Needs Form: Art requires a specific medium and craft (song, poem, sculpture, etc.) to convey its message. The etymology of "art" connects to skill and craftsmanship ("ars" in Latin and "techne" in Greek).
• Art is More Than Emotion: While art expresses emotion, it's not simply a raw expression of feeling; it involves planning, contemplation, and transformation.
• Art and Nature: Art is inspired by nature but cannot duplicate it; it uses natural materials to create something artificial and human-made.