Lesson 2 Flashcards
A person is derived from the Greek word ______
which means ________.
prosopon & before an eye
Man is essentially a?
“rational animal
this is the classification of the art according its usefulness.
FUNCTIONAL
this is another classification of arts which is “art is for art sake” and functions to give pleasure in contemplation of the beautiful and leads to contemplation where artwork comes before meaning.
NON-FUNCTIONAL
three functions of art
personal, social and physical functions of art
the most difficult to explain in any great detail. There are many of them, and they vary from person to person.
PERSONAL FUNCTION
it gives order to a messy and disorderly personal world.
Order
it gives chaos or disorder when the artist feels life is too boring, staid and ordinary.
Chaotic
for both the artist and the viewer. For example, the choice of music for hospitals, mentally disturbed patients, massage parlors.
Therapeutic
ways to adorn and decorate ourselves in order to be attractive enough to others.
Biological
when it addresses aspects of life, as opposed to one person’s point of view or experience.
SOCIAL FUNCTION
most easily dealt with. Works of art that are created to perform some service have physical functions.
PHYSICAL FUNCTION
The function of an object generally determines the basic form that it takes.
Form and Function
The design of a building is determined primarily by its operational function.
Architecture
In ______?______(more than a group of buildings), planning should be done to avoid overcrowded areas which have brought about
many social problems
Community Planning
