MODULE 3, LESSON 1

FUNCTIONS OF ART
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES:

Understand the functions of art.

INDIVIDUAL FUNCTION

The artists perform arts because of the passion of
their respective art forms. 
SOCIAL FUNCTION

Man associates with others through his art
performance that arouses social consciousness. 
 ECONOMIC FUNCTION
 
Arts are emerging as a potent force in the economic life o
f people assumes an essential role as a direct and indirect
 contributor to state economies. 
POLITICAL FUNCTION
 Art provides a forum for ideas that will lead to empl
oyment, prestige, status, 
and power. 
HISTORICAL FUNCTION
Art is an essential technique for information
to be recorded and preserved. It serves to
document or reconstruct historical figure and
events and symbolism. We can learn about
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past.
CULTURAL FUNCTION
Art is an articulation and transmission of new 
information and values. 
PHYSICAL
FUNCTION
Buildings are artistically designed and
constructed to protect their occupants and
make their life inside more meaningful.
Architects, Industrial and Graphic designers,
and Interior decorators share responsibility in
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building environment that balance forms and
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AESTHETIC FUNCTION
Any artwork means beauty. It is a visual spice for
gracefully adorned interiors and can bring out the most
elegant features of different décor elements. It
reasonably reproduced visual images which
communicate through fantastic persuasions and
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Aside from these functions, is there any other
function of art that you can think of ?

What other art form/ artwork has changed

something in your life? Explain
Does art always have a function? Support your
response. Provide your own example.