Purposes of artPurposes of art

There are 5 There are 5 Purposes of ArtPurposes of Art

�Functional

�Ceremonial �Ceremonial

�Artistic Expression

�Narrative

�Persuasive

Functional ArtFunctional Art

�Functional art- artistic objects used in everyday life that actually serve a that actually serve a purpose

Examples of Functional ArtExamples of Functional Art

Art Project:Art Project:

� Students will create functional art

� They will create a quilt block

� They will use construction paper, and texture rubbings to create the quilt blocktexture rubbings to create the quilt block

Narrative Art

Artworks that tell stories, describe and illustrate

experiences, or communicate ideas or information, art to ideas or information, art to document important or

historical events

A picture is worth a thousand wordsA picture is worth a thousand words

� The 2nd purpose of art is Narrative art.

This is where the art work tells a story.

Examples of Narrative Art

Art ProjectWhere's WaldoWhere's Waldo

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Artistic ExpressionArtwork used to express or communicate emotions, ideas, feelings (e.g., for self-expression, to decorate or beautify objects)expression, to decorate or beautify objects)What A Wonderful World (hand puppet) – YouTube

ViewPure - Hand Art Amazing, Incredible

Michael Israel Hero Painting – YouTube

David Garibaldi & His CMYKs -- Paint Albert Einstein on America's Got Talent Finals 9-12-12 – YouTube

Amazing Sand Art on Ukraine's Got talent - Kseniya Simonova- YouTube

YouTube YouTube -- 3D Street 3D Street Art With Julian Art With Julian BeeverBeever

Artist Artist ExpressionExpression

More Abstract Ways to Express More Abstract Ways to Express Yourself Through ArtYourself Through Art

YouTubeViewPure - The Dirty Car Artist - Scott Wade (Official Video) - Dirty Car Art

YouTube - REDNECK ART made with BBQ RIBS -Speed Painting

MASCARA Speed Painting Bette Davis Eyes -YouTube

Ceremonial ArtCeremonial Art

� artworks created for rituals, celebrations, or to support worship ceremonies worship ceremonies

Native American Headdresses: Feather and Horned Warbonnets, Porcupine Roaches, Beaded Headbands, Basket Hats and other American Indian Headdress

Persuasive ArtPersuasive Art

� artworks that promote ideas, philosophies, or products (e.g., advertising, marketing, propaganda, ideology, etc.)-ideology, etc.)