Standard 2 The purposes of art (Why do we make art?)

Standard 2Standard 2Standard 2Standard 2The purposes of artThe purposes of art

(Why do we make art?)(Why do we make art?)

Purposes of Art

•Ceremonial•Narrative•Functional•Persuasive•Artistic Expression

Why do we make art?

Standard 2The 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 2The 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.)