FUNCTIONS OF ARTS AND ITS PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES

Question 1

Refers to the intentional objectives of the artist in creating piece of art.

At its simplest, it serves an obvious purpose, which can bring about changes at the personal or even societal level.

Answer 1

Motivated art or directly functional art

Question 2

6 objectives of Motivated arts

Answer 2

1) As communication
2) As entertainment
3) As avant-garde
4) As a psychological healing tool
5) For social inquiry
6) For propaganda or commercialism

Question 3

Are artworks that incorporate functional
objectives but do not serve its utilitarian purpose.

Answer 3

NON-MOTIVATED ART OR
INDIRECTLY FUNCTIONAL ART

Question 4

Other functions of art

Answer 4

1) Personal functions of art
2) Social functions of art
3) Physical function

Question 5

Meaning of the greek word “Telos”

Answer 5

Purpose

Question 6

Meaning of the greek word “Eudaimonia”

Answer 6

Man is bound to achieve a life of fulfillment and happiness

Question 7

Philosophical objectives of art

Answer 7

1) Art as an imitation
2) Art as a representation
3) Art as a disoriented judgement
4) Art as a communication of emotions