Practice Critique Sessions: The Dual Lens of Aesthetics and Utility - 8 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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Critique Sessions: The Dual Lens of Aesthetics and Utility

8 - Critique Sessions: The Dual Lens of Aesthetics and Utility

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define aesthetic appeal in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what makes something visually pleasing.

Question 2 Easy

What does practical utility mean?

💡 Hint: Consider the effectiveness of an item in regular use.

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Question 1

What does aesthetic appeal focus on?

Color and shape only
Visual attractiveness
Functional aspects

💡 Hint: Look for what makes an object nice to look at.

Question 2

True or False: Practical utility is unrelated to aesthetics.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the connection between look and function.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Identify a functional artwork where aesthetics may have compromised its utility. Propose adjustments to enhance both aspects.

💡 Hint: Think about how changing colors might impact usability.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a design proposal for a new functional art object that perfectly integrates form and function. Describe its features.

💡 Hint: Consider everyday needs that are unmet in current designs.

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