FUNCTIONS OF ART

 

1.  Art for decoration and ornamentation.

 

 

2.  Art for adornment to indicate social rank.

 

 

3.  Art to inspire faith or enrich worship.

 

 

4.  Art to give insight and a new angle on reality.

 

 

5.  Art for magical power.

 

 

6.  Art to honor and glorify.

 

 

7.  Art to record history.

 

 

8.  Art for the design of functional objects.

 

 

9.  Art to tell stories and illustrate.

 

 

10.  Art to define and show beauty.

 

 

11.  Art as propaganda to sell ideas, feelings, objects.

 

 

12.  Art  to define and reflect the current times and culture.

 

 

13.  Art to redefine art.

 

 

14.  Art to express and explore personal feelings and ideas.