The document discusses the functions of art. It explains that all art has a purpose for the person who creates it and can communicate ideas. Art can have personal, physical, and social functions. Personal functions include expression and therapy. Physical functions include tools and containers. Social functions include influencing behavior, displaying cultural values, and describing social experiences. The document also discusses how art relates to architecture, community planning, and different types of areas in a community. Form and function are related, and art should consider people's needs. Activities are suggested to analyze the functions of artworks and explore art in one's own community.

2. Diego Rivera, Mexican, is a social activist through art.

3. All arts have function, for man, the maker,
creates things because he has a particular
need for them.
Must artcommunicate?
What is communicated by a church? A vase?
A furniture?

4. refers to the direct and practical usefulness of
the arts.
• Architecture is directly and almost entirely functional
because buildings and other structures are always
built for some special purpose.
• Painting and sculpture may be used to narrate
events, to portray people or events, to instruct, to
commemorate individuals or historical events.
• Crafts such as metal works, furniture, ceramics,
glassware, etc. are referred to as utilitarian arts since
they are intended for practical use or utility.

5. a)Motivated (functional) ex.
Architecture, Weaving, Furniture-
making
b)Non-motivated (non-functional)
ex. Painting, Sculpture, Literature,
Music and Theater Arts

6. A.
Arts are vehicles for the artists’ expression of their
feelings and ideas. The arts also serve as means of
expression forus.
The Therapeutic value of music cannot be ignored.
Worksof art make us aware of otherways of
thinking, feeling, and imagining that have never
occurred to us before.

7. B.
 one cannot conceive of a society without art,
for art is closely related to every aspect of
social life.

8. Arts perform a social functions when:
1)Influences Social Behavior
It seeks or tends to influence the collective
behavior of a people. (Guernica by Pablo Picasso)

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

10. One function of sculpture and painting is the
commemoration of important personages in society.
The statues of national heroes that grace our park and
plazas are commemorative works as are the
commissioned paintings of leaders and rulers. Often
they serve to record important historical events, or
reveal the ideals of heroism and leadership that the
community would want the young to emulate.

11. 3) Social Description
It expresses or
describes social or
collective aspects of
existence as opposed
to individual and
personal kind of
experiences.
Romana Carillo by Justiniano Asuncion(1875)

12. C. Physical Function
* Tools and containers are objects which function to
make our lives physically comfortable. Functional
works of art may be classified as either tools or
container.
Tell whether the following is a tool or container:
4. A community-
2. A car -
6. A chair-
5. A ceramic vase-
1. A spoon-
3. A building -
tool
tool
container
container
container
container

13. 1.Form and Function
a function of an object is
generally determines in
the basic from that it
takes. A chair is so
designed as to allow the
seated body to rest
comfortably on it. The
shape, sizes and different
parts are harmoniously
related to one another and
integrated into an object
that fulfills and tells about
their particular purpose.

14. 2. Architecture
•The designed of the
building is determined
primarily by its
operational function.
What is the building for?
Who are going to use it?
How many are they?
•The design that a building
takes is also adapted to
the climate of the region.
•The architect must take
the physical,
psychological, and
spiritual needs of the
family into account when
he designs a house.

15. 3. Community Planning
 a community is more than just a group of
buildings. It is a group of individuals and families
living in a particular locality because of common
interest and needs.
 community planning involves the efficient
organization of buildings, roads, and spaces so
that they meet the physical and aesthetic needs
of the community.

16. a.Residential District
special areas are assigned for residential
purposes. The present trend is to get away from
overcrowded downtown districts and the
attendant problems and settle in areas where it
is possible to blend the charms of rural living
with the conveniences of urban living.
Community Planning takes into consideration the
assignment of areas for proper land use. These are:

17. b. Industrial and Commercial Areas
•These areas are usually located near the source of raw
materials.
•A commercial area can be a cluster of small neighborhood
stores, a shopping complex in the suburbs, or a central
downtown district. It is usually situated where it can be
reached easily by car or public transport.

18. c. Civic Centers
A community governs itself; it therefore provides
structures where the functions of government can be efficiently
carried out, and which would, in appearance, be symbolic of
community dignity and pride.

19. d. Parks, Plazas and Malls
The need for a balance between man-made structures and
natural areas is answered in the design of plazas and malls.
These may provide some relief from problems such as air and
water pollution, inadequate facilities, for recreation, and lack
of parking space.

20. e. Streets and Roads
Transportation must function with reasonable
ease and rapidity from one area to another.
Streets are large or small according to their
function.

21. 4. Function and Beauty
Many things remain the same in shape throughout
the years because their functional requirements do not
allow for greater variations n their form. Time has
proved that their designs best enable them to
accomplish their purpose.

22. Activity 1: Three Circle Venn Diagram
This Venn diagram with 3 circles helps you identify
shared features of three ideas or objects. Use the Venn
Diagram below to describe similarities and differences
among the personal, social, and physical functions of
art.
Personal
Physical
Social

23. Activity 2: Town/City Cultural Immersion
The Cobblestone streets in Calle Crisologo, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

24. One way to truly understand its place and its people is to
understand culture its culture. In this activity, students will
spend time exploring their town or city, and try to look for and
take some interesting pictures about how some locals make
their livelihood, what types of crafts they make, what materials
they use to create their trades, or discover some works of art
that can be found in their locality. The goal of this activity is to
help students to experience and appreciate the different art
forms/artworks found in their place.
 Materials Needed:
A cellphone with camera, laptop, MS Powerpoint
 Method
 Take a tour around your city or town and take eight pictures
about the crafts and artworks located in your locality.
Describe each picture in 10 words by describing its subject , content
or function
Create a Power point presentation
Present your eight pictures to the class
Share any lesson or insights that you gain from this activity.

25. A. Identify the social functions of the following artworks.
1. a painting of children at play
2. window chimes
3. sculpture of Malakas and Maganda
4. rattan chair
5. weaved blanket
B. Tell whether the function of art in the
following artworks is personal, physical, or social.
1. building
2. sculpture of a national hero
3. handcrafted bag