Transcript S1 LT2 Purposes of Art

Standard 1
LT#2 The purposes of art
(Why do we make art?)
Purposes of Art
Why do we make art?
• Ceremonial
• Narrative
• Functional
• Persuasive
• Artistic Expression
Standard 1
LT#2 The Purposes of Art
I can understand the
characteristics of:
LT 2.1 Ceremonial Art: Artworks
created to support worship ceremonies
or to use in rituals and celebrations.
Barongan Masks; Java
Jewish Silver Rimonim
LT 2.2 Narrative Art: Artworks that tell
stories, describe and illustrate experiences
or communicate information. Art to document
important or historical events.
Migrant Mother
Dorthea Lange
LT 2.3 Functional Art: Artistic
objects used in everyday life.
LT 2.4 Persuasive Art
• Artworks that promote
ideas, philosophies or
products.
• Advertising/ Marketing
• Propaganda
Advertising/ Marketing
Designed to make you
buy something…
Propaganda- Designed to
make you believe something
LT 2.5 Artistic Expression:
Artwork to express or
communicate emotions,
ideas or feelings. Used for
self expression or to
decorate or beautify.
So why do we make art?
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Expression: To express personal
thoughts or ideas.
Entertainment. Movies, TV shows,
Comic Books, Cartoons, Video
Games.
Political and Social Commentary; to
voice an opinion on something, like a
political cartoon.
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Therapy
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Role playing to help overcome mental
illnesses or work out a problem.
Comedies: Laughter helps strengthen
the immune system.
Artifact
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A product that represents the ideas
and technology of a time and place.
These are things that connect us to
our past; (paintings, plays, poems, etc.)