Purposes of Art

“Art is Human Artifact”

Ceremonial

Art that is created to observe ritual, celebration, or commemoration

Aztec Mask

Ceremonial Headdress

Mehndi Ceremonial Art

Functional

Artwork that is created to be used in everyday life

Pottery

Quilts

Various

Persuasive

Artwork that is created to promote ideas or products – advertising,

marketing, propaganda, ideology

Narrative

Art that is created to tell stories, describe/illustrate experiences,

communicate ideas or information, document historical events

Migrant Mother

Dorothea Lange

Creation of Adam

Sistine Chapel Ceiling

Michelangelo

Artistic Expression

Art work that is created to express or communicate emotion, ideas,

or feelings

The Scream

Edward Munch, 1893

Starry Night

Van Gogh, 1889

Andy Warhol

Purpose Power point

Presentation must include the following:Terms and definitionsAt least 5 examples of each purposeEach example must be labeled Label will include title, artist name, year,

or where it comes from (if available)

Scoring Guide

Terms 25 points

Definitions 25 points

Examples 25 points

Label 25 points