#4

Plate #4

Topic: Functions and Purpose of Art
Template Title: Understanding the Functions and Purpose of Art

Materials:
1 whole sheet of bond paper;
pen (black or blue ink);
ruler;
any coloring materials (optional)

Instructions / Activity Guide:
This activity helps you understand how art functions in society and why people create and value art. You will organize ideas and examples to explain both the functions and purposes of art in everyday life.

Step 1: Prepare Your Paper

PURPOSE OF ART. Divide the paper into two main sections.

• Label the left section: Functions of Art
• Label the right section: Purpose of Art

Under each main section, divide the space further as follows:

Main Functions of Art:
Personal
Social
Physical

Other Functions of Art

Educational

Historical

Economical

Political

Cultural

Aesthetics

Spiritual

Anthropological

You can add more if applicable…

Purpose of Art:
Expression
Communication
Appreciation
Cultural Preservation

Create Beauty

Provide Decoration

Reveal Truth

Experiential

Create Harmony

Step 2: Explain Each Function and Purpose
For each category, write 1–2 complete sentences explaining its meaning. Below each explanation, provide one simple example. You may write in paragraph or bullet form. Use clear and simple language.

Guide Questions:

Functions of Art

Personal – How does art express personal feelings or ideas?
Social – How does art bring people together or communicate messages?
Physical – How does art serve practical or functional purposes?
Educational – How does art teach or inform people?

Purpose of Art

Expression – Why do people use art to express emotions?
Communication – How does art send messages without words?
Appreciation – How does art bring beauty or enjoyment?
Cultural Preservation – How does art preserve traditions and history?

Step 3: Organize and Design Your Output
Use boxes, lines, arrows, or icons to clearly separate and connect ideas. You may use light colors to improve readability. Artistic skill is not required; clarity of ideas is more important.

Sample Response (Short Example):

Personal Function:
Art allows individuals to express emotions and thoughts.
Example: Writing poetry to express feelings.

Social Function:
Art promotes unity and social awareness.
Example: A mural showing community issues.

Physical Function:
Art serves a practical use.
Example: Designed furniture.

Educational Function:
Art helps people learn history and culture.
Example: Historical paintings.

Expression (Purpose):
Art allows people to express feelings and ideas.
Example: A painting showing happiness.

Communication (Purpose):
Art communicates messages visually.
Example: Posters promoting peace.

Appreciation (Purpose):
Art provides beauty and enjoyment.
Example: Listening to music.

Cultural Preservation (Purpose):
Art preserves traditions and history.
Example: Traditional Filipino dances.

Reminder:
For this template, you may choose your preferred arrangement of each term. Use simple explanations and meaningful examples. Focus on understanding how art functions and why it exists in real life. Neatness and clarity are more important than artistic design.

Enjoy!