The purposes of art (Why do we make art?) Standard 2 The purposes of art (Why do we make art?)
Purposes of Art Ceremonial Narrative Functional Persuasive Why do we make art? Ceremonial Narrative Functional Persuasive Artistic Expression
Standard 2 The Purposes of Art 2.1 Ceremonial: I can understand the characteristics of ceremonial art. 2.2 Narrative: I can understand the characteristics of narrative art. 2.3 Functional: I can understand the characteristics of functional art.
Standard 2 The Purposes of Art 2.4 Persuasive: I can understand the characteristics of persuasive art. 2.5 Artistic Expression: I can understand the characteristics of artistic expression.
Ceremonial: Artworks created to support worship ceremonies or to use in rituals and celebrations.
Barongan Masks; Java
Jewish Silver Rimonim
Narrative: Artworks that tell stories, describe and illustrate experiences or communicate information. Art to document important or historical events. Migrant Mother Dorthea Lange
Functional: Artistic objects used in everyday life.
Persuasive Artworks that promote ideas, philosophies or products. Advertising/ Marketing Propaganda
Advertising/ Marketing Designed to make you buy something…
Propaganda- Designed to make you believe something
Artistic Expression: Artwork to express or communicate emotions, ideas or feelings. Used for self expression or to decorate or beautify.
So why do we make art? Expression: To express personal thoughts or ideas. Entertainment. Movies, TV shows, Comic Books, Cartoons, Video Games. Political and Social Commentary; to voice an opinion on something, like a political cartoon.
Therapy Role playing to help overcome mental illnesses or work out a problem. Comedies: Laughter helps strengthen the immune system. Artifact A product that represents the ideas and technology of a time and place. These are things that connect us to our past; (paintings, plays, poems, etc.)