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LESSON 3 Function and Philosophical Perspective of Art
LESSON 3 Function and Philosophical Perspective of Art
&
philosophical
perspectives
on art
Art has remained relevant in our
daily lives because most of it has
played some form of function for
man . Since the dawn of the
civilization, art has been at the
forefront of giving color to man’s
existence. The different function of art
may be classified as either personal,
social, or physical.
ARISTOTLE
A greek philosopher
claimed that every
particular substance in
the world has an end, or
telos in greek, which
translate
Into “purpose “.
Functions
of
art
1. Personal Functions of Art
The personal functions of art are often the most difficult to
explain. There are many types of personal function, and they
are subjective and will, therefore, vary from person to person.
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An artistic form in which hard or plastic
materials are worked into three-dimensional
art objects. The designs may be embodied
in freestanding objects, in reliefs on
surfaces, or in environments ranging from
tableaux to contexts that envelop the
spectator.
An enormous variety of media may be used, including clay, wax,
stone, metal, fabric, glass, wood, plaster, rubber, and random
“found” objects. Materials may be carved, modeled, molded,
cast, wrought, welded, sewn, assembled, or otherwise shaped
and combined. an artistic form in which hard or plastic materials
are worked into three-dimensional art objects. The designs may
be embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or
in environments ranging from tableaux to contexts that envelop
the spectator. An enormous variety of media may be used,
including clay, wax, stone, metal, fabric, glass, wood, plaster,
rubber, and random “found” objects. Materials may be carved,
modeled, molded, cast, wrought, welded, sewn, assembled, or
otherwise shaped and combined.
Architecture
(Art as an Imitation)
This is a feature of both of Plato's theories. Of course he was not
the first or the last person to think that art imitates reality