Arts functions?

Art? Functions? At first, it didn't seem like two things that would go together. Art is just art. It's something that would be displayed at home, or in a museum, or on a refrigerator, but not something that could have a function. But the more we talked about it in class, the more it started to make sense.

Art could have personal functions for people. It could be a way to express yourself. The way you dress, the way you style your hair, the way you landscape your front yard or decorate at the holidays.

Physical functions of art could include architecture, anything that could be used to carry water, a washing machine, a weapon, or anything else that could have a physical use.

Social functions of art could include political propaganda, patriotic posters, things with a hidden message.

Art has a major role in the part of religious functions. Many religious buildings rely on statues, stained glass, and paintings to decorate the inside their buildings and make them more appealing.

Art could also connect with the sciences. Have you ever seen what things look like magnified under a microscope? Alcohol has very colorful and vibrant patterns when magnified under a microscope. Think about these pictures the next time you take a sip!

Pina Colada:

Dry Martini:

Beer: