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Functions of Art

This document discusses the different functions of art. It identifies four main functions: personal, social, physical, and philosophical. For each function, it provides examples and explanations. The personal function relates to an artist's self-expression and how art allows viewers personal expression. The social function discusses how art influences society through behaviors, displays, and descriptions. The physical function examines how art fulfills utilitarian needs through tools, containers, architecture, and community planning. Lastly, the philosophical function explores how art relates to aesthetics and the perception of beauty.

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Functions of Art

This document discusses the different functions of art. It identifies four main functions: personal, social, physical, and philosophical. For each function, it provides examples and explanations. The personal function relates to an artist's self-expression and how art allows viewers personal expression. The social function discusses how art influences society through behaviors, displays, and descriptions. The physical function examines how art fulfills utilitarian needs through tools, containers, architecture, and community planning. Lastly, the philosophical function explores how art relates to aesthetics and the perception of beauty.

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Functions

of Art
What do you think
is the message of
the artist in the
images?
"The Price of Peace” by Brian Jay
With the pictures above,
write 2 paragraphs per image
as to what you think is the
message of the artist
Instruction:
1. Write your answer on Microsoft Word
or the Word format in the Google
Classroom Assignment.

2. Make at least 2 paragraphs per


image.
Functions of Art

Ideally, one can look at a piece of art and guess with some
accuracy where it came from and when. This best-case scenario
also includes identifying the artist because they are in no small
way part of the contextual equation. You might wonder, "What
was the artist thinking when they created this?" when you see a
piece of art. You, the viewer, are the other half of this equation;
you might ask yourself how that same piece of art makes you feel
as you look at it.
All arts have function, for man, the maker, creates things
because he has a particular need for them.
Must art communicate?
Arts functions can be classified into :
1. Motivated (Functional)
Examples: Architecture, weaving, furniture-making

2. Non-motivated (Non-functional)
Examples: Painting, sculpture, literature, music, and the theater arts
4 Different
Functions
Personal
Personal (utilitarian, public display and expression)

● Arts are vehicles for the artists’ expression of their feelings and ideas. The arts also
serve as means of expression for us.
The therapeutic value of music cannot be ignored. Works of art
make us aware of other ways of thinking, feeling, and imagining
that have never occurred to us before.
Social
One cannot conceive of a society without art, for art is closely related to
every aspect of social life.
Arts perform a social function when:
1. Influences Social Behavior
It seeks or tends to influence the collective behavior of a people.
(by Pablo Picasso)
2. Display and Celebration
It is created to be seen or used primarily in public situation.
One function of sculpture and painting is the commemoration of important personages in
society. The statues of national heroes that grace our parks and plazas are commemorative
works as are the commissioned paintings of leaders or rulers. Often they serve to record
important historical events, or reveal the ideals of heroism and leadership that the
community would want the young to emulate.
3. Social Description
It expresses or describes social or collective aspects of existence
as opposed to individual and personal kind of
experiences. (Spoliarium by Juan Luna)
Physical
Tools and containers are objects
which function to make our lives
physically comfortable. Functional
works of art may be classified as
either tools or containers.
1. Form and Function
The function of an object is
generally determines in the
basic form that it takes. A
chair is so designed as to
allow the seated body to
rest comfortably on it. The
shapes, sizes , and different
parts are harmoniously
related to one another and
integrated into an object
that fulfills and tells about
their particular purpose.
The design of the building is determined
2. Architecture primarily by its operational function. What is
the building for? Who are going to use it?
How many are they? The design that a
building takes is also adapted to the climate
of the region. The architect must take the
physical, psychological, and spiritual needs
of the family into account when he designs a
house.
3. Community Planning

A community is more than just a


group of buildings. It is a group
of individuals and families living
in a particular locality because of
common interest and needs.
Community planning involves
the efficient organization of
buildings, roads, and spaces so
that they meet the physical and
aesthetic needs of the
community.
Community planning takes into consideration the assignment of areas for proper land
use. These are:
1. Residential districts Special areas are assigned for residential purposes. The present
trend is to get away from overcrowded downtown districts and the attendant
problems and settle in areas where it is possible to blend the charms of rural living with
the conveniences of urban living.
2. Industrial and commercial areas These areas are usually located near the source of
raw materials. A commercial area can be a cluster of small neighborhood stores, a
shopping complex in the suburbs, or a central downtown district. It is usually situated
where it can be reached easily by car or public transport.
3. Civic centers A community governs itself; it therefore provides structures where the
functions of government can be efficiently carried out, and which would, in
appearance, be symbolic of community dignity and pride.
4. Parks, plazas, and malls The need for a balance between man-made structures and
natural areas is answered in the design of plazas and malls. These may provide some
relief from problems such as air and water pollution, inadequate facilities for recreation,
and lack of parking space.
5. Streets and roads Transportation must function with reasonable ease and rapidity
from one area to another. Streets are large or small according to their function.
New York City, USA
Barcelona, Spain
Manila, Philippines
4. Function and Beauty
Many things remain the
same in shape throughout
the years because their
functional requirements
do not allow for greater
variations in their form.
Time has proved that their
designs best enable them
to accomplish their
purpose.
Philosophical
import of art
Philosophy of art, the study of the
nature of art, including concepts such
as interpretation, representation and
expression, and form. It is closely
related to aesthetics, the philosophical
study of beauty and taste.
Aesthetics
is a discipline concerned with
the perception, appreciation,
and production of art.
Aesthetic experiences, such as
looking at paintings, listening
to music or reading poems,
are linked to the perception of
external objects, but not to any
apparent functional use the
objects might have.
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