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The document outlines the various functions of art, including personal, social, cultural, political, educational, aesthetic, religious, and economic roles. Each function is illustrated with examples from notable artists and artworks that demonstrate how art impacts emotions, society, culture, and the economy. Overall, it emphasizes the versatility and significance of art in multiple contexts.

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Bugtong - Asynchronous Activity No.1 Midterm

The document outlines the various functions of art, including personal, social, cultural, political, educational, aesthetic, religious, and economic roles. Each function is illustrated with examples from notable artists and artworks that demonstrate how art impacts emotions, society, culture, and the economy. Overall, it emphasizes the versatility and significance of art in multiple contexts.

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Bugtong, Cyrene M.

Arts Appreciation
BSCE-2 October 12, 2024
Asynchronous No.1 Midterms Functions of Arts

1. Personal Function: Art serves as an outlet for personal emotions, thoughts, and ideas,
allowing artists to express themselves and viewers to relate to or reflect on these
expressions.
Example 1: Frida Kahlo’s The Two Fridas explores her internal emotional conflict after her
divorce from Diego Rivera. The dual self-portrait reflects her personal suffering and
vulnerability.
Example 2: Edvard Munch’s The Scream portrays the artist’s anxiety and existential
dread, conveying deep personal emotions through the chaotic composition and colors.
Example 3: Taylor Swift’s album Folklore reflects personal storytelling through its
introspective lyrics, exploring themes like nostalgia, love, and grief.

2. Social Function: Art plays a role in strengthening social connections, addressing


social issues, or reflecting shared values within a community or society.
Example 1: Banksy’s street art often comments on social issues like inequality and
consumerism, such as his work Girl with Balloon that symbolizes hope amidst chaos.
Example 2: The AIDS Memorial Quilt is an enormous community project honoring the
lives lost to AIDS, bringing people together to raise awareness and empathy for the
disease.
Example 3: The Statue of Liberty in New York serves as a symbol of freedom and
democracy, reflecting the values of the American people and welcoming immigrants.

3. Cultural Function: Art preserves and conveys cultural identity, traditions, and history,
often reflecting the beliefs and values of a particular society or group.
Example 1: African tribal masks are important cultural symbols used in rituals and
ceremonies, representing ancestral spirits and cultural beliefs.
Example 2: The Terracotta Army in China reflects the burial practices and beliefs about
the afterlife of the Qin Dynasty, showing the importance of military power in their culture.
Example 3: Philippine jeepney art, with its vibrant colors and designs, reflects local
culture, pride, and creativity, making each vehicle a moving piece of art on the streets.

4. Political Function: Art is often used to convey political messages, raise awareness
about societal issues, or challenge systems of power.
Example 1: Diego Rivera’s murals, such as Man at the Crossroads, are powerful political
statements about industrialization, socialism, and capitalism.
Example 2: Shepard Fairey’s Hope poster became a symbol of Barack Obama’s 2008
presidential campaign, promoting optimism and change through a simple yet powerful
visual.
Example 3: Ai Weiwei’s Sunflower Seeds installation in London’s Tate Modern challenged
political oppression in China by using millions of handmade porcelain seeds to symbolize
mass production and individuality.

5. Educational Function: Art serves as an educational tool, teaching viewers about


history, science, religion, and other topics by visually representing concepts.
Example 1: Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man serves as an educational illustration of the
ideal human proportions, merging art with science and anatomy.
Example 2: The Bayeux Tapestry visually narrates the events of the Norman Conquest of
England, functioning as a historical document.
Example 3: Illustrated children’s books, such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar, educate
young readers about numbers, days of the week, and the life cycle of a butterfly in a fun
and engaging way.

6. Aesthetic Function: Art exists to provide beauty and pleasure to the viewer, engaging
the senses and evoking feelings of awe or delight through its composition, color, form, or
subject matter.
Example 1: Claude Monet’s Water Lilies series presents the serene beauty of nature,
designed to evoke a sense of tranquility and admiration.
Example 2: Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa captures the aesthetic
beauty of nature’s power and the harmony between land and sea.
Example 3: The Taj Mahal in India is an architectural masterpiece that provides an
aesthetic experience, admired for its intricate details and harmonious proportions.

7. Religious Function: Art is often used to express religious beliefs, depict divine figures,
and assist in spiritual practices or rituals.
Example 1: Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam in the Sistine Chapel depicts a moment
from the Bible, serving as a tool for religious instruction and spiritual reflection.
Example 2: Byzantine icons, such as the Icon of Christ Pantocrator, are used in Eastern
Orthodox Christianity as religious symbols to focus worship and prayer.
Example 3: The intricate designs of Islamic mosaics found in mosques, such as the
Alhambra in Spain, serve to inspire worshippers and reflect the divine through geometric
patterns.

8. Economic Function: Art can have a financial value, contributing to the economy
through the creation, sale, and trade of artworks. It is an industry that supports artists,
galleries, museums, and cultural tourism.
Example 1: The Mona Lisa is one of the most visited and valuable paintings in the world,
bringing millions of tourists to the Louvre Museum each year and generating economic
revenue.
Example 2: Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures have been sold for millions at art auctions,
illustrating how art can function as a financial asset and commodity.
Example 3: The Art Basel fairs, held in cities like Miami and Hong Kong, are global events
where artists, collectors, and galleries come together to buy and sell art, driving the
international art market.

Each function of art shows how versatile and impactful art is across different
contexts, from personal expression to influencing political discourse and even driving
economic activity.

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