BASIC ASSUMPTIONS,

FUNCTIONS AND
NATURE OF ARTS
LESSON 2
:OBJECTIVES
;Define arts
Enumerate Basic Assumption of
Arts
Identify Nature of Arts; and
Explain the function of art
 Art is an expression made visible by a
form. The expression contained in the
form is an attempt to translate the
unnamed and the unknown. Intrinsic to
our existence as humans is our quest to
create meaning, and art allows that
.process to take place
Art, at is root, is an expression
and the artist is an
expresser, translating in
.order to create meaning

Art, is expresses and translate,

art acknowledges
and reveals, art transfers and
.art intervenes

Art, is an expression, an
expression of feeling, belief,
.and character
BASIC ASSUMPTION OF ARTS
.....Assumption is a
Thing that is accepted*
as true or as certain
to happen, without
.proof
Something that you *
accept as true without
.question or proof
 Many assumption has been written
:out arts and some of these are

Art has been created by all people at *

all times, in all countries and it lives
.because its well-liked and enjoyed

.Art involves experience *

..Art s not nature; nature is not art *

Art is made by man and *
.nature by God
.Art is cultural *
Art is a work of humans and *
anything that has been
created by humans is part of
.culture
.Art is form of creation *
.Human is the creator of art *
Art is subjective *
NATURE OF ARTS
Art is diverse range of *
human activities in creating
visual, auditory or
.performing artworks
.Art represents reality *
.Art is an expression *
Art serves as a means of *
.communication of emotions
Art matters *
.Art is universal *
.Art is creation *
FUNCTIONS OF ARTS
No piece of art can be assigned a function ether n *
essay form or in casual conversation, f t s not the first
.considered within the proper context

Category of Functions of Arts 3

Personal Function.1
Social Function .2
Physical Function .3
PERSONAL FUNCTIONS OF ARTS
An artist may create out a *
need for self-expression
.or gratification

Art may serve the personal *

.functions of control

Art has been used to attempt *

to exert magical and control
over time or the seasons or
.even the acquisition of food
Art is used to bring to order to a disorganized and disorderly *
.words

.Art can be also therapeutic for both the artist and the viewer *

It can help someone express themselves, explore their *

.emotions, manage addictions, and improve their self-esteem

Art is that of religious service *

THE CRUCIFIXION
THE LAST SUPPER
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS OF
ARTS

are those that you go beyond .....

personal intrinsic value to art’s
.social benefits

.Arts communicate *
Art enriches, informs and *
.questions our world
Art can have a powerful *
transformative and. restorative
. effects within a society as well
Arts perform a social function
....when

Influences social behaviour *

(political function)
.Display and celebration *

Social description expresses.......

or describes social or
collective aspects of existence
as opposed to individual and
.personal kind of experiences
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
OF ARTS
The physical functions of art
are often the
easiest to understand. Work of art
that are created
to perform some service have
.physical functions

Form and Function .1

Architecture .2
Community Planning .3
 .Residential Districts 3.1
Industrial and Commercial 3.2
areas
Civic Centre 3.3
.Parks, Plazas and Malls 3.4
.Streets and Roads 3.5
Functions and Beauty .4
ART IS NOT WHAT
YOU SEE, BUT
WHAT YOU MAKE
.OTHERS SEE
EDGAR DEGAS