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Lesson 2 Basic Assumptions, Functions and Nature of Arts

1. Art is an expression that translates the unknown through visible forms. It allows humans to create meaning. 2. The document discusses basic assumptions, nature, and functions of art. It assumes art is created by all people and involves experience. 3. Art has personal, social, and physical functions. Personal functions include self-expression. Social functions include influencing behavior and celebration. Physical functions include architecture, community planning, and fulfilling functional requirements through form.

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Lesson 2 Basic Assumptions, Functions and Nature of Arts

1. Art is an expression that translates the unknown through visible forms. It allows humans to create meaning. 2. The document discusses basic assumptions, nature, and functions of art. It assumes art is created by all people and involves experience. 3. Art has personal, social, and physical functions. Personal functions include self-expression. Social functions include influencing behavior and celebration. Physical functions include architecture, community planning, and fulfilling functional requirements through form.

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Art Appreciation

Basic Assumptions,
Functions, and
Nature of Arts
Art is an expression made visible by a
form. The expression contained in the form
is an attempt to translate the unnamed and
the unknown. Intrinsic to our existence as
humans, is our quest to create meaning, and
art allows that process to take place.

BASIC ASSUMPTIONS OF ART


ASSUMPTION is a thing that is accepted as true or
as certain to happen, without proof.
It is something that you accept as true without question
or proof. Many assumptions has been written about arts
and some of these are:

1. Art has been created by all people at all times, in all countries and it
lives because it’s well-liked and enjoyed.

2. Art involves experience


.
3. Art is not nature, nature is not art.
4. Art is cultural.

5. Art is a form of creation.


According to the world’s most basic definition, an “artist” is simply a
person who creates art.

6. Art is subjective.
NATURE OF ARTS
1.Art is a diverse range of human activities in creating visual,
auditory or performing artworks, expressing the authors
imaginative or technical skill, intended to be appreciated for their
beauty or emotional power.

2.Art represents reality.

3.Art is an expression.

4.Art serves as a means of communication of emotions.

5.Art matters.

6.Art is universal.
7.Art is creation.

FUNCTIONS OF ART
No piece of art can be assigned a function either in
essay form or in casual conversation, if it is not first
considered within the proper context. Trying classify
function depends on context.
That said, the functions of art normally fall into three
categories. These are personal, social, and physical
functions. These categories can, and do, overlap in any
given piece of art.

The Personal Function

An artist may create out of a need for self-


expression, or gratification. He/she might have wanted
to communicate a thought or point to the viewer.
Perhaps the artist was trying to provide an aesthetic
experience, both for self and viewers. A piece might
have been meant to “merely” entertain others.
Sometimes a piece isn’t meant to have any meaning at
all.

The Social Function

Art perform a social function when:


1. Influences Socials Behaviour (Political Function).
It seeks or tends to influence the collective behaviour of
people. Example is the “Bayanihan”. Some people think
that art designed to influence social behaviour is corrupt,
impure, “mere” propaganda, and so on..

2. Display and Celebration.


It is created to be seen or used primarily in public
situation like fiestas, parade, etc.

The Physical Function

The physical functions of art are often the easiest to understand.


Works of art that are created to perform some service have physical
functions.

1. Form and Function.


The function of an object is generally essential in the basic form
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 fulfils and tells about their particular purpose.

2. Architecture
The design of the building is determined primarily by its
operational functions. 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.

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.
Community planning takes into consideration the assignment of
areas for proper land use. These are:
3.1 Residential Districts
3.2 Industrial and commercial areas
3.3 Civic centres
3.4 Parks, plazas, and malls
3.5 Streets and roads.

4. Function and Beauty


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

<<<ACTIVITY>>>
Pick one and explain in not less than 300 words via EMAIL.
Submission on or before Wednesday (JANUARY 31).

 Art is universal because it is popular.


 Art is good because it is universal.
 Art demand involvement.
 Who is an artist?
 What does it mean to be an artist?
The end

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