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Francesca Marie K.

Tabanda GE Art Appreciation


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The Important Functions of Art

A study conducted by Dissanayake (2015) states that ‘art’ is generally referred to as its
visual manifestations, i.e. paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Art is a very complicated subject as
it’s heavily contextual and will differ depending on a person’s cultural and environmental
background. Different professions take advantage of art as building blocks to create concepts that
lay the foundation of the technical aspects of their work. A good example of how art is used in the
real world is how psychologists study the way a patient perceives an ink splatter to diagnose the
state of their mental health.
To further dissect the concept of art, there are three important functions worth mentioning:
the physical, the social, and the personal. Each of these functions go from the simplest to
understand to the most complicated to grasp.
The physical. This function of art is the literal and practical application of it in everyday
living. The artwork is physically manifested to serve a function. A great example of this is
kitchenware or furniture. Large-scale physical art is present in architecture and industrial design
because its appearance and how it performs to people’s eyes is also taken into consideration when
designing infrastructures.
The social. Over the years, art is vastly used in the political and social context. They may
contain symbolic, religious, or propagandic themes that influence passersby and invoke feelings
appropriate to certain situations. Oftentimes, communities that possess great art pieces are seen as
those with elevated statuses because of the value that the artwork grants. We can see the social
function of art everywhere—from billboards and posters to preserved cultural attractions.
The personal. This function has the most complexity. It is highly suggestive and can be
frequently vague due to its subjectivity to the person creating it and viewing it. This type of artwork
can promote entertainment, thought, or may not have any effect at all. It preserves the very essence
of our species because it showcases the different ways humans have branched out to discover
different cultures and understanding of life. The personal function of art is still the hardest to give
a concrete description of—and it may stay that way forever.
In summary, the diversity of art renders it a significant and impactful part of humans. Its
physical function is visible in everyday products, where form and function unite. Socially, art
shapes and reflects communal identities by serving as a mirror to political messages, cultural
standing, and society ideals. Personal expression, inventiveness, and emotional resonance are all
embodied in art. Collectively, these purposes highlight the importance of art in a variety of
situations and demonstrate its essential role in both the concrete and abstract aspects of life. Art’s
intricacy and diversity guarantee that it will always stimulate, test, and enhance human
comprehension and experience.

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