Transcript The Power of the Arts The Purposes and Lessons of Art

The Power of the Arts
The Purposes and Lessons of Art
The Power of the Arts
Art fulfills a variety of purposes.
“Great art reveals the spirit of the age
that produced it.” – Lewis & Lewis, The Power of Art
Studying the arts can teach us many
lessons.
CEREMONIAL
Ritual
Celebration
Artworks created to
support worship
ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
Art expresses and communicates emotions
Expresses ideas
To decorate or beautify objects
NARRATIVE
Describe and illustrate experiences
Communicate information
Document important or historical events
FUNCTION
Art objects used in everyday life
Pottery
Quilts
Baskets
And many more…
PERSUADE
Artworks that promote ideas, philosophies, or products
Advertising
Marketing
GOAL for ART CLASS
“Whatever the type of art in
question, the first step in
learning to appreciate art is
simply learning to look and/or
listen.”
Lewis & Lewis, The Power of Art