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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Distinguish directly functional and indirectly functional art,
2. Explain and discuss the fundamental philosophical perspective on the art,
3. Realize the function of art forms in life, and
4. Apply concepts and theories on beauty and appeal in real-life scenarios.
Introduction
Did you ever wonder what the monument of Rizal is all about? Or why is a
particular art so distracting, relaxing, or amusing? If not, this lesson will teach you how a
work of art exists inside a clear purpose and function. For a purpose, all artwork
persists, establishing the functions of the arts.
This module will help you understand the functions of the arts. It is divided into
three categories: physical, social, and personal. In any given work of art, these divisions
can and sometimes overlap. When you're ready to start thinking about these functions,
here's how to do it.
1
make a reaction paper and cite evidences or proofs that were being discussed on the
video you have watched.
Part II.
Directions:
Look around your house and spot a product of art. Take a picture of that product
in your household. Trace the beginning of this item and determine what functions it has
in history (e.g., a painting of the Last Supper in your dining room or a spoon).
Assessment
Directions:
This module will be assess into three parts, two activities which will include a
reaction paper and the other activity will be tracing the beginning of the item that you will
see in your household and identifying its function; and the last one will be answering the
questions on the assignment regarding the famous painting of Juan Luna – Spoliarium.
Reflection
Directions: Answer the question below. Write it on an 8.5 x 11 paper in
Microsoft Word. (Left indent, Arial 12, Sentence case, Single space, Justify
(alignment).
1. What artwork has changed something in your life? Explain your experience
2. Does art always have to be functional?
3. If artwork did not have any function, will it remain art?
Assignment
Look for the famous Spolarium painting of Juan Luna and describe it using the
set of questions below:
1. What do you feel while looking at the picture?
2. If you were Juan Luna, would you use the same tone of colors as he did?
3. If you will describe the picture in one word, what would it be?
References
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Cruz, G. (2019, September 24). SCRIBD. Retrieved from
https://www.scribd.com/presentation/427241720/Lesson-3-Function-of-Art-and-
Philosophy
Esaak, S. (2020). "The Most Important Functions of Art.". Retrieved from ThoughtCo:
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-are-the-functions-of-art-182414