FUNCTIONS OF

CONTEMPORARY
ART
 CONTEMPORARY ART FOR
PLEASURE
Art can provide escape from everyday concerns and satisfy the yearning for
pleasurable experiences
CONTEMPORARY ART AS
PROFESSION
Artists earn a living through their art
CONTEMPORARY ART
AS COMMENTARY
Art has been used to answer our need for information
CONTEMPORARY ART IN
SPIRITUALITY
Artists may create art to express spiritual beliefs about the destiny of
life controlled by the force ofa higher power.
CONTEMPORARY ART
AS REMEMBRANCE
 CONTEMPORARY ART
FOR PERSUASON
Art that is used to spur political change or modify the behavior and
thinking of large groups of people have political and persuasive
functions.
 ART AS SELF-
EXPRESSION
Art fulfills an expressive function when an artist conveys
information about his or her personality, feelings, or worldview.