The document discusses the different functions of art. It describes directly functional art as objects that can be commonly used but also have aesthetic purposes. Indirectly functional art refers to fine arts like paintings and sculptures that are perceived through the senses. The document then outlines various functions of art, including personal functions like expression, social functions like influencing behavior and commemorating important figures, and physical functions where art makes daily life more comfortable.
3. Objectives
1. to determine the difference
between directly functional
and indirectly functional art
and
2. to describe the different
functions of art
8. Indirectly Functional Art
This refers to the arts that are
‘perceived through the senses’
such as fine arts, painting,
sculpture, dance, literature,
theatrical performances, music,
and the like (Mapua University,
2020).
13. Personal Function
Art is a vehicle for the artists’ expression
of their feelings and ideas. The arts also
serves as means of expressions for
people. The therapeutic value of music
cannot be ignored. Works of art make us
aware of other ways of thinking, feeling,
and imagining that have occurred to us
before (Dela Cruz, 2014).
14. Social Function
One cannot conceive of a
society without art, for art
is closely related to every
aspect of social life.
15. Social Function
1. Art performs a social function
when it influences social
behavior. It seeks or tends to
influence the collective
behavior of a people (Dela
Cruz, 2014).
16. Social Function
2. Art performs a social function when it displays and
celebrated. It is created to be seen or used primarily in
public situation. One function of sculpture and painting
is the commemoration of important personages in
society. The statues of national heroes that grace our
parks and plazas are commemorative works as are the
commissioned paintings of leaders or rulers. Often they
serve to record important historical events, or reveal
the ideals of heroism and leadership that the
community would want the young to emulate (Dela
Cruz, 2014).
17. Social Function
3. Art performs a social function
when it becomes a social
description. It expresses or
describes social or collective
aspects of existence as opposed
to individual and personal kind of
experiences (Dela Cruz, 2014).
18. Physical Function
Works of arts become objects
which function to make our
lives physically comfortable.
Functional works of art may
be a tool or a container (Dela
Cruz, 2014).
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