An AMAZING presentation created by Fourth Block Arts & Humanities Class The Purposes of Art! Purpose #1 Ceremonial Ritual Celebration Artworks created to support worship ceremonies A wedding is a ceremony and wearing decorative wedding dresses is a tradition. Decorative crosses represent religious tradition. Spiritual dancing is very ceremonial. Purpose #2 Artistic Expression Artwork to express or communicate emotions, ideas, feelings. Self expression To decorate or beautify objects Tattoos are colorful and express personality and beliefs. Makeup beautifies and is colorful. Decorative objects can personalize your space. Purpose #3 Narrative Artworks that tell stories Describe and illustrate experiences Communicate information Art to document important or historical events This historical painting tells about George Washingtons men crossing the Delaware. A photograph that illustrates innocent people getting murdered in the Holocaust. A photograph leaves Martin Luther Kings legend behind. Purpose # 4 Functional Artistic objects used in everyday life Pottery Quilts Baskets Stylish but functional pieces for the home. Used for everyday travel. Fully functional art. Hard to read but fully functional. Wedding gowns are very pretty, but they are for one occasion. Purpose # 5 Persuasive Artworks that promote ideas, philosophies, or products Advertising Marketing Propaganda Im lovin it! Logos make you want to eat fast food. Billboard shaped like a PSP controller to sell games. Nike just do it.