Sas 2

• Nature and Functions of Arts
• Art is a creative activity that expresses imaginative or technical skill
• The product of art is called a work of art and includes drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, performance art, dance, music, poetry, prose, and theatre
• Classification of Functions of Arts:

  • Motivated (Functional) Examples: Architecture, weaving, furniture-making
  • Non-motivated (Non-functional) Examples: Painting, sculpture, literature, music, and theatre arts
• There are five common functions of Art:

  • Personal Function: Arts are vehicles for the artists' expression of their feelings and ideas. They also serve as a means of expression for us and can have therapeutic value. Works of art make us aware of other ways of thinking, feeling, and imagining. Art may also serve the personal function of controlling its viewers and can perform religious service or acknowledgment.
• • Spiritual Functions: Designs of religious structures and hymns used in worship services express spiritual beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by a higher power. Portraits of Saints and religious personalities also express spiritual beliefs.
• • Social Function: Art is closely related to every aspect of social life and influences social behavior. It seeks to influence the collective behavior of a people and addresses aspects of collective life. Viewers can relate to social art and are influenced by it to enhance the shared sense of identity of those in family, community, or civilization.
• Activity 4: What I Know Chart, Part 2

  • Write your answer in column 3 based on the topics you finished reading
• • Political functions of art can be seen in Heroes' statues or sculptures in public parks and grounds
• Activity 5: Check for Understanding

  • Read each question carefully and write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect
  • Art's personal function is to express personal feelings
  • Socially, art enforces and enhances the shared sense of identity of those in family, community, or civilization
  • Spiritually, art expresses spiritual beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by a higher power
  • Educationally, symbols and signs illustrate knowledge not given in words, and art can be mind-relaxing
• Activity 6: Thinking about Learning

  • Progress Tracker: Mark your work tracker to see how much work you have accomplished and how much is left
  • My Learning Tracker: Reflect on the date, module number, learning targets, activities done, scores, factors contributing to your performance, and plans for improvement
  • Answer questions about the lesson difficulty, meeting learning objectives, challenges faced, and how they were overcome
• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • The most important function of art is to contribute toward the development of human society by stimulating the imagination, expanding awareness of ideas, stimulating contemplation, and challenging us to question the world we take for granted
  • Art reflects cultural values, beliefs, and identity, preserving the diverse communities in the world and helping us understand and share our individual and shared history
• Functionality must be integrated into any art
• Art Appreciation exam
• Classification and types of arts:

  • Motivated (Functional) examples: Architecture, weaving, furniture-making
  • Non-motivated (Non-functional) examples: Painting, sculpture, literature, music, theatre arts
• Personal Function of Arts:

  • Arts are vehicles for the artists' expression of their feelings and ideas
  • Works of art make us aware of other ways of thinking, feeling, and imagining that have never occurred to us before
  • Art may also serve the personal function of controlling its viewers, like social art
  • Art can perform religious service or acknowledgment
• Social Function of Arts:

  • Arts perform a social function by influencing social behavior and addressing aspects of collective life
  • Viewers can relate to social art and be influenced by it to enhance the shared sense of identity in family, community, or civilization
• Spiritual Functions of Arts:

  • Designs of religious structures and hymns express beliefs about the culture of the faithful
  • Religious plays and portraits of saints express spiritual beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by a higher power
• Educational Function of Arts:

  • Art is regarded as 'time off for good behavior' or as therapy
  • Art is used to destroy the monotony of a regular school day and bring joy and calmness
  • Art-related activities boost a child's self-image and confidence
• Political Functions of Arts:

  • Sculpture and painting commemorate important personages in society
  • Statues of national heroes and commissioned paintings record important historical events or reveal ideals of heroism and leadership
• Physical Function of Arts:

  • Works of art created to perform some service, like tools and containers, make our lives physically comfortable
  • Works of art created to perform some service, like vases, benches, chairs, have physical functions
• Functions of Arts and Examples:
• Social Function:

  • Dance
• Physical Function:

  • Sofa
  • Cups
  • Pots and Pans
  • Glass and Plates
• Educational Function:

  • Colouring
• Political Function:

  • Statues of Hero
• Personal Function:

  • Music
• Spiritual Function:

  • Idols/Hymns