Mendoza, Carla T.

BAELS 101

Art Appreciation Activity 2

1. Why do we need to know the Functions of Arts?

 Knowing the background and behaviors of an artist helps when interpreting the personal function
of their pieces. Art may also serve the personal function of controlling its viewers, much like
social art. It can also perform religious service or acknowledgment. Art has been used to attempt
to exert magical control, change the seasons, and even acquire food. Some art brings order and
peace, some creates chaos. There is virtually no limit to how art can be used. Finally, sometimes
art is used to maintain a species. 

2. What is the importance of Visual Elements?

 Art is a beauty to behold. But a closer look will let you realize that several components make up
the art that you are appreciating. These different elements reveal the quality that the art possess,
such as movement, depth, structure, contrast and various emotions that the artwork evokes. It is
important to understand the visual elements of art so that we can give an in-depth appreciation of
the great work exerted to create an artwork. The building blocks of art are made up of lines,
shapes, tones, colors, patterns, textures and form.