chapter 1 art 160 art appreciation

The Nature of Art


CHAPTER OVERVIEW

  • This chapter will:
    • Introduce students to the overall purpose and functions of art.
    • Discuss purposes of art and visual communication in the world.
    • Suggest ways art functions across the globe as a part of everyone's daily life.

STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • The students will:

    • Evaluate criteria that define art.
    • Realize functions and purposes of art in various world civilizations.
    • Articulate a scholarly understanding of these functions and purposes.
    • Develop an awareness of how art is part of their daily existence.

CHAPTER OUTLINE

  • What is art?

  • The Need to Be Creative

  • Purposes and Functions of Art

    • Art for Day to Day Living
    • Art for Worship and Ritual
    • Art for Personal Pleasure
    • Art for Social Causes

    • Art for Delight

CHAPTER 1 IMAGES click on the link to the left

CHAPTER 1: EXTRA CREDIT ASSESSMENT

  • Go to the "Homepage of Chaz Maviyane-Davies” Left click on the image in the window below to access the site

  • Navigate the artist's site and locate three images that you would like to discuss.

  • Thoughts to write about when writing about each selection.

    1. Why did you select this particular piece of art?

    2. What are the Social Causes that he is commenting on?

    3.  How did it affect you?

    4. Do you think it will have an affect on its intended audience?

    5. Does the color and composition have a visual impact on the content?

  • Format for Delivery:

    1. Start each paragraph with the "title" of the work you selected in CAPS.

    2. The total essay must exceed 400+ word. Use spell and grammar check before copy and pasting the essay into the assessment area.

    3. Place your essay in the assessment area under Chapter 1 extra credit.

    4. Plagiarism is not permitted,  if discovered you will be removed from the course.

    5. There will be no credit earned if the format is not followed.