Functions of Art

Question 1

Art depends on our understanding of what is beautiful

Answer 1

Aesthetic Function

Question 2

Art is used to honor important people in society

Answer 2

Commemorative Function

Question 3

Art may also be used as art therapy

Answer 3

Commercial Function

Question 4

The idea or concept is more important than the object behind the work

Answer 4

Conceptual Function

Question 5

Art is used to decorate the body, a room, a house, etc.

Answer 5

Decorative Function

Question 6

Art documents the identity of a place or person or another subject

Answer 6

Descriptive Function

Question 7

Art can try to create a certain atmosphere to calm emotion or entertain the audience.

Answer 7

Entertainment Function

Question 8

Art can be used to raise awareness about a wide range of social issues

Answer 8

Expressive Function

Question 9

Art may record major historical events or expose the values of courage and leadership

Answer 9

Historical Function

Question 10

Art serves a political purpose and makes political progress through the use of visual images. Advertising is also used as propaganda and can thus subtly manipulate popular views or moods

Answer 10

Political/Propaganda Function

Question 11

Art is functional or has a utilitarian value

Answer 11

Practical Function

Question 12

The aim of art is to subtly manipulate the viewer into a specific emotional or psychological response to an idea or object

Answer 12

Psychological Function

Question 13

Art is meant to raise spiritual minds. It includes the practices of ritual and worship

Answer 13

Religious/Ritual Function

Question 14

Art is used as a symbol in ceremonies, performances and dances

Answer 14

Symbolic Function