Functions of Art

ART
According to Webster, art is “human ingenuity in adapting natural things to

man’s use”. Therefore, an artist uses his genius in transforming God-made things
into man-made things that satisfy his needs.
For instance, he converts wood into religious image, into a house, into a piece of
furniture. He transforms plants into cloth which will alter become his clothing, or
he turns them into paper which will later become an item of painting sculpture .
Art came from the “ars which means skill. It is synonymous with
skill, cunning, artifice, and craft, which all mean the faculty of what
is devised. Webster, however, points out, “Art may be used
interchangeably with all the other terms but, in its most distinct
sense, it contrasts with them in implying a personal, unanalyzable
creative power; skills stresses technical knowledge and proficiency;
cunning suggests ingeniuty and subtlety in devising, inventing or
executing; craft may imply expertness in workmanship or suggest
trickery and guile in attaining one’s ends”.
Coiffeurs (hairstylists) They are all involved in art.
Couturiers( clothes designer) While they differ in the art
Chefs, Wine form, they engage in the arts
Connoisseurs(wine taster) basically to earn money. To
Perfume Experts some artists, producing
Jewelers artworks for sale is a
Body Painters(tattoist) lucrative job
Milliners(hat makers) However, artists have other
Potters purposes in engaging in art
Musicians activities. Some do it to
Terpsichoreans(dancers) express their emotions and
Thespians( actors) thoughts, real or imaginary.
Litterateurs( men –of-letters) Others do it to produce
Painters things of beauty, like
Sculptors, architectural wonders and
Architects masterpieces
ARTIST
A big number of artist do it to self-actualize, for example, a poet
writes poems to satisfy his passion for poetry or a sculptor creates
icons to satisfy his craving for images. A small number of artists
do it to immortalize themselves as do painters who do self-
portraits.
A few artists do it to inform as do historical dramatists and
biographical essayist.
Several engage in art in order to persuade; among them are the
propaganda writers, copywriters, and editorial cartoonists.
Self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh
But most artists intend to entertain people.
That viewers enjoy the sight of beautiful paintings, sculptures,
and buildings gives credence to the words of Raph Waldo
Emerson who says, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”
Listeners are entertained by songs or instrumental music they
hear.
Theater goers are entertained by performers on stage and in
The films.
FUNCTIONS OF ART
Personal or
Individual Function-
artists have their
personal reasons for
indulging Drawing of Vincent Van
Gogh’s “The Starry Night”
emphasizing lines
FUNCTIONS OF ART
Social Function –
man is a social being
and as such he
associates with this
fellow beings.
This association is
evidenced by the Oral and written literatures
choral singing and are handed form one
group dancing in generation to the next and
religious rites and enjoyed by people of various
races and ages
other practices. Negros Occidental Festival
A drama is performed by a group of performers called

cast before a group of viewers known as the audience
FUNCTIONS OF ART
Economic Function-
Many people believe
that it does not pay to be
an artist.
FUNCTIONS OF ART
Mural
Political function such Paintin
as g
Political Function - to
reinforce and enhance a
sense of identity and
ideological connection to
specific political views,
parties and/or people.
The buildings was established during the Marcos Administration,..when First

Lady Imelda Marcos was then the Governor of Metro Manila, she promoted her
political programs by means of the arts. (thru mural paintings and build
buildings for the Filipino people.
Functions of Art
s Historical Function –
paintings, sculptures,
architectural works,
and other art forms
serve to record
historical figures and
events.
Cultural Function – Buildings,

furniture(chairs, tables, etc.),
clothes, and the like form part
of the country’s material
culture, while music, dance
and language, which is
incorporated in oral and
written literature and drama
form part of its non-material
culture.
FUNCTIONS OF ART
Religious
Function – art
forms evolved Sculpture –
from religion God and
Goddess
Church of San Agustin in Paoay,

Ilocos Norte( Baroque Style)
Painting
Architecture
FUNCTIONS
Physical Function-
OF ART
Many people claim that dance The visual experience when
houses and other is one of the best forms of viewing a beautiful work of art ( an
buildings are exercise, while music is a abstract painting, a realistic
constructed to protect form of therapy. Moreover, a sculpture, a skyscraper, a musical
tragedy, one of the dramatic concert, a dance show or a comic
their occupants and all forms has a cathartic effect.
the others inside them. play) is an exhilarating experience.
Paintings serve to protect the skyscraper

walls and ceilings of some
buildings, while sculptures
serve as columns of some
buildings as in Greek and
Roman Architecture
Above all, there is no substitute to the ecstatic feeling

one experiences after having completed a work of art .
FUNCTIONS OF ART
s
Aesthetic Function –
artworks serve to beautify.
Paintings serve to decorate
houses and other
buildings. Sculptures
serve to decorate churches
and similar edifices. Tall
buildings are sights to
behold. Set designs, as
well as costumes and
props, make dramas,
dance performances, and
song renditions not only
realistic but also appealing
to the audience.
ACTIVITY:
Compile pictures/photos of the Nine (9)
Function of Arts.
Put it in the short bond paper.
Put the following:
 Name of Artist
 Kind of Function of Arts
 Explain the Details of the Pictures/Photos

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ART

According to Webster, art is “human ingenuity in adapting natural things to

A drama is performed by a group of performers called

The buildings was established during the Marcos Administration,..when First

Cultural Function – Buildings,

Church of San Agustin in Paoay,

Paintings serve to protect the skyscraper

Above all, there is no substitute to the ecstatic feeling

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