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• Art is Universal

   Art is everywhere, wherever men

  have lived together, art has sprung

  up among them as a language

  charged with feelings and

  significance. The desire to create
• Art is not Nature

   Art is man-made; it is a creation of

  man utilizing his thoughtful skill and

  artistry, which undergoes process

  and planning. Art is artificial

  because it is just an imitation or

  even an appropriation of reality and

  nature.
• Art involves Experience

   Art is a depiction of our experiences.

  It demands taking part. Art involves

  laying of pigments, moulding of clay, chipping or marble, casting of

  bronze, constructing buildings, singing of songs, playing roles on

  stage, acting, and going through

  rhythmic movements in a dance.
• Art is Culture

   Art contributes to the understanding

  of past and present

  cultures.Through art, people learn

  about their culture’s values and

  strengthen their culture’s identity.
• Art is Expression

   Expression of an Individual. The

  work of art reflects the artist’s

  personality.  Expression is an avenue for the

  artist to explore more about his

  emotion and creating something

  beautiful out of them.
• Personal or Individual Function

   Provide comfort to human beings. The artist tries to express his

  personal feelings through the

  artwork.
• Social Function

   Art is used for public display and

  celebration. It bridges connection

  among people. Art conveys sense of

  family, community, or civilization.
• Economic Function

   Art of creation and distribution.
• Cultural Function

   Art helps preserve, share, and

  transmit culture of people from one

  generation to another.
• Aesthetic Function

   Art becomes influential of man to

  be aware of the beauty of nature.
• Spiritual or Religious Function  An artist may create a work of art

  to reinforce the religious or spiritual

  support of a culture.