Nature and

Functions of
Art
HUMANITIES
“Deals with Man’s internal world”

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 Arts are a basic form of human
communication in order to express oneself and
deliver its message to its audience.
Arts are subjective by definition in a sense
WHAT that every person has its own perception of an
object.
IS ART? Arts as expressions of man is a vital part
of the humanities.

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NATURE OF ART

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 1.
Art is Everywhere
Art is found everywhere. It is very
much a part of our lives.
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Art as Expression and
Communication
Each work of art is the expression of an artist’s
personal viewpoint
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Art as Creation
Art is the combination or re-ordering already
existing materials to create a new object.
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Art and Experience
Listener undergoes when he perceives the
work of art.
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 5.
Art and Nature
Art is not nature
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PLASTIC FLOWERS REAL FLOWERS

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 6.
Art and Beauty
Subjective, Time, and Culture
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SUBJECTIVE TIME

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Function of an Every art form has a definite function since
it satisfies a particular need.
Art The following are the major functions of art:

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 Through art, man becomes conscious of
the beauty of nature and learns to use, love,
and preserve them for his enjoyment and
appreciation
Example:
Aesthetic
Function

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 Some art has function as its
priority. It enables man to live in
comfort and happiness.
Utilitarian Example:
Function

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 Art seeks to influence the behavior of the
people, it expresses social or collective
aspects of existence and it is created to be
seen in public.
Social Example:
Function

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 Art transmits and preserves skills
and knowledge from one generation to
another.
Example:
Cultural
Function

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Art serves as a means Art provides us with Art reinforces and

of expression. tools and containers enhance a sense of
which make life identity and ideological
physically comfortable. connection to specific
political views, political
OTHER parties and politicians

FUNCTIONS Educational Spiritual

OF ART There are art symbols Some artworks express

and signs to illustrate spiritual beliefs and
knowledge and rituals about life.
attitudes that are not
expressed in words

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SUMMARY

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