What is art?

Artwork

A visual expression of an idea or experience that is created with skill. Including but not limited to drawing printmaking, sculpture, photography, crafts, graphic arts etc.

Physical Function

Artist and crafts people create pieces of art with a functional purpose. Examples: clothing, building, plates, furniture

Personal function

Artist create art to express a personal feeling. Examples: expressing a sense of loss or happiness

Spiritual function

Artist create art to express spiritual beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by the force of a higher power. Examples: any type of religious art

Educational Function

Artist create artwork for instructional purposes. Examples: picture books. street signs.

Social function

Artist produce art to reinforce and enhance the shared sense of identity of those in a family, community or civilization. Examples are family portraits, festive cultural occasions etc.

Perceive

To be aware and attach a deeper meaning to the artwork

Art

Used for communication so that people can share ideas and feelings that everyday words cannot express