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.)