The document discusses the functions of art, categorizing them into physical, social, and personal functions. Physical functions include practical uses like architecture and tools, while social functions address collective experiences and influence groups, often seen in advertisements and satire. Personal functions are subjective, varying by individual and artist, serving as a means of personal expression and emotional connection.

1. Function
in the
Arts

2. Function refers to the
direct and practical
usefulness of the arts.

3. The Functions of art normally
fall into three categories.
These are personal, social,
or physical functions.

4. PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
The physical functions of art are most easily
dealt with. Works of art that are created to
perform some service have physical
functions. Architecture, any of the
craftworks and industrial design are all types
of art that have physical functions.

5. Fijian war club
it was created to
perform the physical
function of smashing
skulls.

6. Japanese raku bowl
is a piece of art that
performs a physical
function in a tea
ceremony.

7. Fur-covered teacup
Conversely, a fur-
covered teacup
from the Dada
movement has no
physical function.

8. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Art has a social function when it
addresses aspects of (collective) life as
opposed to one person's point of view or
experience. Viewers can often relate in
some way to social art and are
sometimes even influenced by it.

9. Art performs a social function when:
It influences a human group: for
instance, what products sell well
because of their package design?
Advertisement

10. Political and
Ideological
Expression

11. Political and
Ideological
Expression

12. Satire
The social function of
satire is to ridicule
people and institutions
so that they will
change.

13. Satire
The social function of
satire is to ridicule
people and institutions
so that they will
change.

14. Graphic
Communication
Graphic communication is defined
here as the process of designing
primarily visual material to convey
information, ideas, meaning and
emotions in response to a given or
self-defined brief.

15. Display and
Celebration
It is created to be seen or used
primarily in public situation.

16. PERSONAL FUNCTIONS
The personal functions of art are often
the most difficult to explain. There are
many types of personal functions and
these are highly subjective. Personal
functions of art are not likely to be the
same from person to person.

17. PERSONAL FUNCTIONS
Personal function is vague for a reason. From artist
to artist and viewer to viewer, one's experience with
art is different. Knowing the background and
behaviors of an artist helps when interpreting the
personal function of their pieces.
Sometimes, the it depends on the perception of the
viewer whether a certain art influenced him/her
socially or personally.

18. PERSONAL FUNCTIONS
Arts are vehicle for the artists’ expression of
their feelings and ideas. The arts also serve
as means of expression for us.

19. Music
The therapeutic value
of music cannot be
ignored.

20. A principle which says
that the shape of a
building or object
should primarily relate
to its intended function
of purpose.
FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION
BEAKER

21. Crucible Tongs
Funnel Mortal and
Pestle