Art Appreciation Lesson 3

Objectives of the Lesson

• Define personal, physical, and social functions of art.
• Differentiate between directly functional art (serves a clear purpose) and indirectly functional art (serves an aesthetic or emotional purpose).
• Identify examples of art as agents of social change.
• Understand the significance of arts in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in Quality Education.

Functions of Art

• Functions of art are categorized into motivated (active purpose) and non-motivated (exist inherently).
• Non-motivated functions fulfill the basic human instinct for harmony, balance, and rhythm, as well as the expression of imagination.
• Motivated functions include communication, entertainment, avant-garde expression, social propaganda, psychological healing, inquiry, subversion, and commercial purposes.

Non-Motivated Functions of Art

• Focuses on intrinsic human experiences, such as the search for balance and rhythm.
• Emphasizes ritualistic and symbolic functions within various cultures.

Motivated Functions of Art

• Communication: Art serves as a means to express messages, thoughts, and feelings.
• Entertainment: Provides enjoyment and leisure, captivating audiences through various forms.
• Avant-Garde: Represents movements that challenge conventional art; Duchamp's "Fountain" is a significant piece symbolizing 20th-century art.
• Social Propaganda: Using art to promote or criticize political and social agendas.
• Psychological Healing: Works as a therapeutic tool to address emotional and mental health issues.
• Inquiry, Subversion, and Anarchy: Art explores difficult questions, challenges norms, and can provoke political or social unrest; Damien Hirst's "For the Love of God" exemplifies this approach.

Importance of Arts in Education

• Arts contribute to a comprehensive understanding of culture and society, aligning with the goals of Quality Education in Sustainable Development.

In this quiz, you'll explore the various functions of art, including its personal, physical, and social roles. You will learn to distinguish between functional and non-functional art, while also recognizing the significance of art in promoting social change and quality education. Test your understanding of these key concepts in art appreciation.