ART 002: Art Appreciation

STUDENT ACTIVITY SHEET: Lesson #2

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Lesson Title: Nature and Functions of Arts Materials:

Lesson Objectives: Student Activity Sheets
At the end of the lesson you should be able to: References:
1. Explain the nature of arts using my own words. https://www.slideshare.net/daniel
2. Describe the different functions of arts. asgtrz/purpose-function-of-art

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A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction

Good morning/afternoon class, welcome to ART 002 Art Appreciation. Our lesson for today
is about nature and functions of arts. At the end of the lesson, you should be able to (1) explain the
nature of arts in your own words and (2) describe the functions of arts. Do you have any idea why
there is a need for day bed that looks like a big sofa and yet can be a bed at night? Very functional
isn't it? Why some designs were so functionally beautiful? Why some pots in the kitchen has to
blend the colors of the cabinets? You can see why beauty is important? It’s so much better if
something or someone looks so good and yet very functional. Today you will be able to have an
idea about functions of arts. Let’s start. Are you ready?

B. MAIN LESSON

Content Notes

Directions: Read and analyze the lecture (content notes so you can answer the questions that follow.
Nature of art.
Art is a creative activity that expresses imaginative or technical skill. It produces a product, an
object. The product of art is called a work of art. It includes drawing, painting, sculpting,
photography, performance art, dance, music, poetry, prose and theatre.

Classification of Arts According to Functions

1. Motivated (Functional) Examples: Architecture, weaving, furniture-making
2. Non-motivated (Non-functional) Examples: Painting, sculpture, literature, music, and the
theatre arts.

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The Common Functions of Art

1. Personal Function
Arts are vehicles for the artists’ expression of their feelings and ideas. The art also serve
as means of expression for us. The therapeutic value of art cannot be ignored. The works
of art makes us aware of other ways of thinking, feeling, and imagining that have never
occurred to us before. Art may also serve the personal function of controlling its viewers,
much like social art. It can also perform religious service or acknowledgment.
2. Social Function
One cannot conceive of a society without art, for art is closely related to every aspect of
social life. Arts perform a social function when: (1) It influences social behavior, (2) It seeks
or tends to influence the collective behavior of a people. (3) When it addresses aspects of
(collective) life as opposed to one person's point of view or experience. Viewers can often
relate in some way to social art and are sometimes even influenced by it to enforce and
enhance the shared sense of identity of those in family, community, or civilization (this
includes festive occasions, parades, dances, uniforms, holidays and events).
3. Spiritual Functions
The designs of religious structures tells so many things about the culture of the faithful.
The same is true for the hymns used in worship services, and the religious plays that
dramatized or depicting the crucifixion and death of Christ and the time His Resurrection.
Same is true with the portraits of the Saints and religious personalities– to express spiritual
beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by the force of a higher power.
4. Educational Function
Art comes to be regarded as 'time off for good behavior' or as 'therapy'" and how the ease
and carefreeness of the arts are supposed to bring joy and a sense of calmness." Arts-
related activities are important for so much more than just keeping your child busy or
relaxed. They’ve been proven to boost a child’s self-image. The self-esteem, confidence
and pride that comes from art in education is truly incredible and every child should
experience that.
5. Political Functions
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.
6. Physical Function. The physical functions of art are often the easiest to understand.
Works of art that are created to perform some service such as tools and containers are
objects which make our lives physically comfortable. Works of art that are created to
perform some service have physical functions like vases, benches, chairs, etc.

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Skill-building Activities
Directions: In this activity, you need to answer the questions per number.

1. Construct your concept map of functions of arts, include every art piece used for that function.

Functions of Arts and Example

2. Describe the personal function of arts to person like you. Explain your answer.

Check for Understanding

Directions: Read each questions carefully. On the space provided before the number write TRUE if
the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect
______1. Art’s personal function is to express personal feelings.
______2. Socially art enforces and enhance the shared sense of identity of those in family, community
or civilization (this include festive occasions, parades, dances, uniforms, holidays and events.
______3. Spiritually, it expresses spiritual beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by the force of a
higher power.
______4. Educationally, symbols and signs illustrates knowledge not given in words, arts can be mind-
relaxing.
______5. Political functions of arts can be seen on Heroes’ statues or sculpture in public parks and
grounds.

Check your answers against the Answer Key found at the end of this SAS. Write your score on
your paper.

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C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Thinking about Learning

Directions: Since you are done with today’s lesson, please carefully read the question below and
give your honest answer to it.
Did you find this lesson easy/difficult/important? Were you able to meet the learning objectives?
Yes/No/Why? Explain in your own words.

Did you have challenges in today’s learning? How did you overcome those challenges??

FAQs (Frequently Asked questions)

Since we know you have questions about this lesson, we write 2 items and answer it on your
behalf so it will be clear to you. Please read the following questions and the corresponding answers
to it.
Question 1. What is the most important function of art?
Answer: The most important function of art is to contribute toward the development of human
society by stimulating the imagination, expanding our awareness of and perspective on ideas,
stimulating contemplation and introspection, and challenging us to question the world we generally
take for granted.
Question 2: Why do we need art?
Answer: Art reflects cultural values, beliefs and identity and helps to preserve the many different
communities that make up our world. Art chronicles our own lives and experiences over time. We
need art to understand and to share our individual and shared history.

Job well done! You have reached the end of this lesson.

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Answer Key
Skill-building Activities
1. Construct your concept map of functions of arts, include every art piece used for that
function.
Functions of Arts and Example
Physical: Sofa, Cups, Pots and Pans, Political: Statues of Hero Personal: Music
Glass and Plates
Social: Dances Educational: Coloring Spiritual: Idols/Hymns

2. Describe the personal function of arts to person like you. Explain your answer.
Answer: Personal Function - Arts are vehicles for the artists’ expression of their feelings and ideas.
The arts also serve as means of expression for us. Works of art make us aware of other ways of
thinking, feeling, and imagining that have never occurred to us before. Art may also serve the
personal function of controlling its viewers, much like social art. It can also perform religious service
or acknowledgment.

Check for Understanding

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True

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