LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. Define the functions and purposes of art in personal, social, and physical contexts. 2. Identify and describe examples of art that serve different functions and purposes. 3. Explain the philosophical perspectives on art: art as an imitation, art as a representation, art as a disinterested judgement, and art as a communication of emotions 4. Discuss the difference between an artwork's subject and its content

1. ART APPRECIATION

2. Functions and Purpose
of the Art
Philosophical
Perspectives on Art
Subject and Content

3. • Define the functions and purposes of art in
personal, social, and physical contexts.
• Identify and describe examples of art that serve
different functions and purposes.
• Explain the philosophical perspectives on art: art
as an imitation, art as a representation, art as a
disinterested judgement, and art as a
communication of emotions
• Discuss the difference between an artwork's subject
and its content

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Functions and
Purpose of the Art
Philosophical
Perspectives on Art
Subject and Content

5. ART APPRECIATION

6. Personal Functions of Art
Self-expression
Art can be a way
for individuals to
express their
thoughts,
feelings, and
emotions.
Entertainment
Art can be
enjoyable and
entertaining.
Therapy
Art can be used
as a form of
therapy to help
people cope with
stress, trauma,
and other mental
health
challenges.
Personal
Development
Art can help
people to learn
more about
themselves and
their place in the
world.

7. Social
Commentary
Art can be used
to raise
awareness about
social and
political issues.
SOCIAL Functions of Art
Communication
Art can be used to
communicate ideas,
messages, and
emotions to others.
Education
Art can be used to
teach people about
different cultures,
histories, and
perspectives.
Social Cohesion
Art can help to
bring people
together and
build community.

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9. PHYSICAL Functions of Art
Environmental
Design
Art can be used to
create more
aesthetically pleasing
and functional
environments.
Decoration
Art can be used to
decorate homes,
offices, and other
spaces.
Preservation of
Culture and History
Art can be used to
preserve and
transmit culture and
history from one
generation to the
next.
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11. Plato believed that art is an
imitation of the real world. He
argued that artists create copies
of the things they see around
them.
Dalagang Bukid by Fernando
Amorsolo (1958)

12. The Balut Vendor by Carlos
Francisco (1959)
Noli Me Tangere by Jose Rizal (1887)

13. Immanuel Kant believed that
art is a disinterested
judgment. He argued that we
appreciate art for its own
sake, not for any external
purpose.
Spoliarium by Juan Luna (1884)

14. Leo Tolstoy believed that art
is a communication of
emotion. He argued that
artists use their work to
convey their emotions to
their audience.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
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16. • The subject of an artwork is the main object or scene
that is depicted.
• It can be a person, place, thing, or idea.
• The subject is what the artist wants us to look at first.
• Examples: Portraits, Landscapes, Still lifes, Narrative
scenes and Abstract art

17. • The content of an artwork is the meaning or message
that the artist is trying to convey.
• It can be literal, symbolic, or both.
• The content can be found in the subject, the use of
elements and principles of art, and the overall mood
or tone of the artwork.

18. SUBJECT
A person screaming in a landscape
CONTENT
The anxiety and despair of modern
existence
The Scream by Edvard
Munch (1893)

19. SUBJECT
A young woman with a pearl earring
CONTENT
The girl's inner mystery and beauty
Girl with a Pearl Earring by
Johannes Vermeer (1665)

20. SUBJECT
A young Filipina woman in a
traditional Filipino dress, carrying a
clay jar (banga) of water
CONTENT
A celebration of the beauty of the
Filipina woman and the natural
world of the Philippines
Dalagang Bukid by
Fernando Amorsolo (1958)

21. SUBJECT
Water lilies in a pond
CONTENT
The artist's love of nature and his appreciation for the beauty of the
everyday world
Water Lilies by Claude Monet (1916)

22. SUBJECT
The bombing of the Basque town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War
CONTENT
The horrors of war and the suffering of the innocent
Guernica by Pablo Picasso (1937)

23. SUBJECT
The aftermath of a gladiatorial contest in ancient Rome
CONTENT
The dead and dying gladiators being stripped of their weapons and armor,
while their loved ones mourn and vultures circle overhead
Spoliarium by Juan Luna (1884)

24. • Art has many different functions and purposes. It can be used for self-
expression, entertainment, therapy, personal development,
communication, education, social commentary, social cohesion,
decoration, environmental design, preservation of culture and history,
aesthetic appreciation, intellectual stimulation, and spiritual
enlightenment.
• Art can also be interpreted from many different philosophical
perspectives. Some philosophers believe that art is an imitation of the real
world, while others believe that it is a representation of it. Still others
believe that art is a disinterested judgment or a communication of
emotion.
• The subject and content of an artwork are two important elements to
consider when appreciating art. By understanding the subject and content
of an artwork, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the artist's intentions
and the artwork itself.

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