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What is the relationship between telos and function according to Aristotle?
What is the relationship between telos and function according to Aristotle?
When discussing the function of art, what is typically being explored?
When discussing the function of art, what is typically being explored?
What does the text imply about the Rizal monument in Rizal Park?
What does the text imply about the Rizal monument in Rizal Park?
In Aristotle's view, why is fulfilling the function of a substance important?
In Aristotle's view, why is fulfilling the function of a substance important?
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According to Aristotle, what does telos refer to?
According to Aristotle, what does telos refer to?
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How would Aristotle most likely describe an object that fails to fulfill its function?
How would Aristotle most likely describe an object that fails to fulfill its function?
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What is the main focus of the text?
What is the main focus of the text?
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Which art form is highlighted as having the least practical values?
Which art form is highlighted as having the least practical values?
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What is emphasized as the main value of a building as a work of art?
What is emphasized as the main value of a building as a work of art?
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What is the function attributed to Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
What is the function attributed to Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
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What does the text suggest about the personal functions of art?
What does the text suggest about the personal functions of art?
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What makes Joyce Kilmer's poem 'Trees' valuable?
What makes Joyce Kilmer's poem 'Trees' valuable?
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Study Notes
Functions and Philosophical Perspectives on Art
- Aristotle's concept of telos (purpose) is linked to function, emphasizing that every substance has a fixed path towards its aim, and fulfilling its function is necessary to achieve its purpose.
Functions of Art
- The function of art refers to its use or purpose, and different art forms have distinctive functions.
- Architecture and applied arts are more functional, serving practical purposes, whereas painting and literature have less practical values.
- The value of art lies in its practical benefits, except for paintings and literature, which have inherent value regardless of their practical applications.
Examples of Functional Art
- The Rizal monument in Rizal Park serves multiple functions, including sentimental and aesthetic values, and conveying a message to its viewers.
- The Taj Mahal, a mausoleum, was built to memorialize the favourite wife of the emperor, Shah Jahan.
- Jewelry-making is an art form defined by its specified function, and its value lies in its practical benefits.
Non-Functional Art
- Painting and literature are forms of art that have the least practical values, and their value lies in their aesthetic or emotional appeal.
- Examples of non-functional art include poetry, novels, and statues, which have inherent value regardless of their practical applications.
Personal Functions of Art
- The personal functions of art are varied and highly subjective, depending on the artist who created the art.
- Art can serve as a means of self-expression, communication, or social commentary, and its function can evolve over time.
- Examples of art with personal functions include Dr. Jose Rizal's novels, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, which served as a catalyst for the Filipino revolutionaries to gather strength in rejecting the oppressive forces of the Spaniards in the Philippines in the nineteenth century.
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Test your understanding of functions and philosophical perspectives on art with this quiz. Explore the distinction between directly and indirectly functional art, basic philosophical perspectives on art, and the application of beauty and aesthetics theories in real-life scenarios.
