This presentation is intended to be a tool for art educators to use when presenting the purposes of visual art. The presentation requires the instructor to explain each purpose then manage discussion after each image.

1. The 5 Purposes of Visual Art

2. Learning Target: Students will explain how art fulfills a variety of purposes. Ceremonial - ritual, celebration, artworks created to support worship ceremonies Artistic expression - artwork to express or communicate emotions, ideas, feelings or to beautify objects Narrative - artworks that tell stories, describe and illustrate experiences Functional - artistic objects used in everyday life that serve an actual purpose Persuasive - artworks that promote ideas, philosophies, or products

3. For the following images, select the correct artistic purpose.

4. Ceremonial Artistic expression Narrative Functional Persuasive

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