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Arts Appreciation
Course Number: GE 6 Instructor: PEARL ANN J. TUQUIB, LPT
Course Title or Description: Arts Appreciation Credit Units: 3 Units
Module No: 3
I. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Define function of Arts
2. Differentiate Functional-from Non-Functional Arts
3. Understanding the different functions of art in our lives
II. TOPIC/SUBJECT MATTER
Definition of Function
Functional and Non-functional Arts
Personal Function of Arts
Social Function of Arts
Physical Function of Arts
Form and Function of Arts
Community Planning of Arts
Function and Beauty
III. REFERENCES
• Juaneza, M. (2017). Humanities III: Arts Appreciation. College of Arts and
Sciences. University of Southern Mindanao
• Caslib, B., Garing, D. & Casual, J. (2018). Art Appreciation. Manila: Rex Book Store,
Inc.
• Sanchez, C., Abad, P. Jao, L. & Sanchez, R. (2013). Introduction to the Humanities.
Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
• Devilles, G., Maiquez, R., & Tolentino, R. (2019). Art Sense Sensing the Arts in the
Everyday. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
IV. COURSE CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
FUNCTIONS OF THE ART
A. Definition of Function
Broadly speaking all arts has function. For humans, the makers, create things
because they have a particular need for them.
To the layman, art has a very little function, the term function being taken to mean
“practical usefulness”.
B. Functional and Non-Functional Arts
1. Functional Arts- arts that are made for
some definite and specific use-
Architecture, furniture-making, weaving,
and few other crafts have obvious
purposes and therefore classified as
functional.
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2. Non-Functional Arts- arts made to
amuse or provide a pleasant escape from
daily life’s problems. Thus, painting, sculpture,
literature, music and the theatre arts are
classified as non-functional.
C. Personal Function of Arts
1. Arts are vehicles for the artist’s expression of his/her feelings and ideas. Music for
instance, and literature at times, have a way of expressing emotions for us.
2. Works of art make us aware of other ways of thinking, feeling and imagining that
have never occurred to us before.
3. They offer us fresh insights into nature and human nature so that we gain a better
understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
4. They help us improve our lives
D. Social Function of Arts
One cannot conceive of a society without art, for art is closely related to every
aspect of social aspect.
Art performs a social function when:
1. It seeks or tends to influence the collective behavior of people. (influencing
social behavior)
2. It is created to be seen or used primarily in public situations (Display and
celebration)
3. It expresses or describes social or collective aspects of existence as opposed to
individual and personal kinds of experience (Social Description).
E. Physical Function of Arts
Arts that make our lives physically comfortable belong to this function of arts. They
may be classified into tools and containers. A spoon is a tool. While a building, a
ceramic vase or a chair is a container.
F. Form and Function of Arts
The function of an object generally determines the basic form that it takes. A chair
for example, is so designed as to allow the seated body to rest comfortably on it. Its
back, arms, legs and seat are harmoniously integrated into an object that fulfills its
particular purpose.
G. Community Planning of Arts
Community planning takes into consideration the assignment of areas for proper
land area use.
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1. Residential Districts- special areas assigned for residential purposes. These are
designed with such personal and social needs in mind as comfort, health,
facilities for recreation.
2. Industrial and Commercial Areas- areas that are usually located near the
source of raw materials
3. Civic Centers- 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- areas that provide relief from problems such as air and
water pollution, inadequate facilities for recreation, and lack of parking space.
5. Streets and Roads- links various districts of the community to each other and
the community to its environment.
H. Function and Beauty
Many things remain the same in shape throughout the years because functional
requirements do not follow for greater variations. Time has proved that their designs
best enable them to accomplish their purpose.
However, functional works of art must not only perform their function efficiently but
must also be aesthetically pleasing.
It is the presence of the quality of delighting the beholder because of a harmonious
arrangement of the formal elements that distinguishes a work of art from an ordinary
functional object.
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