Elements of Art
What is the term used to describe the lightness or darkness of a color?
Value
Which element of art refers to the way objects feel or look as if they might feel if touched?
Texture
What term describes the path of a moving point?
Line
Which element of art refers to the way things looks as if they might feel if touched?
Texture
What is the term used to describe the lightness or darkness of a color?
Value
Which element of art refers to the area between and around objects?
Space
What is the term used to describe the purity of a color?
Saturation
Which element of art refers to the way things look as if they might feel if touched?
Texture
What term describes the path of a moving point?
Line
Which element of art refers to the area between and around objects?
Space
Artists have their personal reasons for indulging in art. For instance Gary Valenciano, renders concerts for free because he loves singing.
personal or individual function
A man is a social being and as such he associates with these fellow beings. This association is evidenced by the choral singing
and group dancing in religious rites and other practices.
SOCIAL FUNCTION
Many people believe that it does not pay to be an artist. However, this belief in negated by these facts. Joanne K. Rowling, the
author of the best – selling Harry Potter series, became one of the most highly – paid women in British history. Paintings of
great painters such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo are worth million dollars now.
ECONOMIC FUNCTION
When Imelda Marcos, a patroness of the arts, became the governor of Metro Manila, she promoted her political programs by
means of the arts. Part of her beautification program was the painting of murals along national roads and busy streets
frequented by motorists
POLITICAL FUNCTION
Paintings, sculptures, architectural works and other art forms serve to record historical figures and events. Paintings of French
kings, sculpture of Philippine heroes, tombs of rulers (Pyramids of Egypt and Taj Mahal of India, and the Our Lady of EDSA
Shrine.
HISTORICAL FUNCTION
Buildings, furniture (chairs, tables, etc.), clothes, and the like form part of the country’s material culture, while music, dance
and language, which is incorporated in oral and written literature and drama, form part of its non-material culture.
CULTURAL FUNCTION
Almost all, if not all, art forms evolved from religion. People in the olden times worshipped their gods in the form of songs and
dances.
RELIGIOUS FUNCTION
Houses and other buildings are constructed to protect their occupants and all the others inside them. At times, paintings serve to protect the walls and ceilings of some building, while sculptures serve as columns of some buildings as in Greek and Roman architecture. Many people claim that dance is one of the best forms of exercise, while music is a form of therapy.
PHYSICAL FUNCTION
Artworks serve to beautify. Paintings serve to decorate houses and other buildings. Sculptures serve to decorate churches
and similar edifices. Tall buildings are sights to behold. Set designs, as well as costumes and props, make dramas, dance
performances, and song renditions not only realistic but also appealing to the music.
AESTHETIC FUNCTION