the power of the arts reasons and purposes for creating art laura schneider arts & humanities

THE POWER OF THE ARTSTHE POWER OF THE ARTSREASONS AND PURPOSES FOR CREATING ARTREASONS AND PURPOSES FOR CREATING ART

LAURA SCHNEIDERLAURA SCHNEIDERARTS & HUMANITIESARTS & HUMANITIES

LEARNING TARGETSBig Idea: Purposes for Creating the ArtsAcademic Expectations1.12 Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions and styles to communicate ideas and information for different purposes.2.26 Through the arts & humanities, students recognize that although people are different, they share some common experiences and attitudes.Enduring Knowledge – UnderstandingsThe arts fulfill a variety of purposes in societyThe arts have value and significance for daily lifeThe arts provide forms of nonverbal communication that can strengthen the presentation of ideas and emotions

BIG IDEA: PURPOSES FOR CREATING THE ARTS The arts have played a major role throughout the history of humans. As the result of the power of the arts to communicate on a basic human level, they continue to serve a variety of purposes in society. We experience the arts in a variety of roles through our own creations and performances and through those of others. Through our activities and observations, we can learn to create the arts and use them for a variety of purposes in society.

THE POWER OF THE THE POWER OF THE ARTSARTS Art fulfills a variety of purposes. “Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.” - Harvey Fierstein, Actor & Artist

“Great art reveals the spirit of the age that produced it.”

– Lewis & Lewis, The Power of Art

Studying the arts can teach us many lessons.

REASONS FOR REASONS FOR CREATING ARTCREATING ART1. Ceremonial ReasonsRitualCelebrationSupport worshipExpress spiritual beliefs

REASONS FOR REASONS FOR CREATING ART CREATING ART 2. Artistic Expression Art expresses and

communicates emotions

Expresses ideas Self-expression Decorates or

beautifies objects

REASONS FORREASONS FORCREATING ART CREATING ART 3. Narrative – tells a

story Describes and

illustrates experiences

Communicates information

Documents important or historical events

REASONS FOR REASONS FOR CREATING ART CREATING ART 4. Functionality A.K.A. utilitarian – Art has a USE Art objects used in

everyday life Pottery / Dishes Quilts Baskets And many more

REASONS FOR REASONS FOR CREATING ART CREATING ART 5. Persuasive Artworks that

promote ideas, philosophies, or products

Advertising Marketing Propaganda Ideology, etc.

PROPAGANDA

GOAL FOR GOAL FOR HUMANITIES CLASSHUMANITIES CLASS“Whatever the type of art in question, the first step in learning to appreciate art is simply learning to look and/or listen.”- Lewis & Lewis, The Power of Art

HAVE AN OPEN MIND . . .