Module 2
Module 2
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Art Appreciation
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Introduction
Both art and philosophy play an important part in human life. Rather, philosophy is art in
and of itself, just as art is philosophy. The art of critical and analytical thinking, the art of
reasoning, and the art of the illogical and logical are all part of philosophy. It's always a
work of art. Objectives:
At the end of each lesson, you are expected to:
1. Identify the functions of art;
2. Discuss and explain the basic philosophical perspective on the art;
3. Apply philosophical perspective real life scenarios.
Content
This module focuses the functions and philosophical perspective of art. Here are the
main and sub-topic to be discuss.
Aristotle claimed that every particular substance in the world has
an end, or telos in Greek, which translates into “purpose.”
-Every substance, defined as formed matter, moves according to
a fixed path towards its aim.
This telos, according to Aristotle, is intricately linked with
function.
-For a thing to reach its purpose, it also has to fulfill its function.
FUNCTIONS OF ART
Functions of art is an inquiry on what art is for. When it comes to functions, different art
form come with distinctive functions, some may be functional more than others. The
value of the art lies in the practical benefits from it. One may look at the value based on
its specific purpose or for personal.
Applied Arts
• The value of the art in question lies in the practical benefits one gains from it.
• One can look at the value of the product of art in and for itself.
DOES IT MEAN THAT PAINTINGS AND LITERARY WORKS CAN NEVER HAVE ANY
FUNCTION?
• They are functional in so far as they are designed to accomplish some definite end.
Personal functions of art
The personal functions of art are varied and highly subjective.
• Unlike other forms of art, buildings take so much time to erect and destroy.
• One cannot dismiss taking into consideration the function of a building before
construction.
• It is also in architecture where one can find the intimate connection of function and
form.
PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE ON ART Art as an imitation
In Plato’s The Republic, paints a picture of artists as imitators and art is mere
imitations. In his metaphysics or view of reality, the things in this world are only
According to Leo Tolstoy, art plays a huge role in communication to its audience’s
emotions that the artist previously experienced Art communicates emotions.
As a purveyor of man’s innermost feelings and thoughts, art is given a unique to
serve as a mechanism for social unity.
opportunity Art is central to man’s existence because it makes accessible feelings
and emotions of people from the past and present.
Connect
Discussion: Please see PPT at Schoology entitled Functions of Art and Philosophy.
Build
Inspire
Direction: Reflect the quotation, before you begin writing, read the passage carefully
and plan what you say. Your essay should be as well organized and as carefully written
as you can make it.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is
anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
-Philippians 4:8