Practice Philosophy and Approach - 5.2 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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5.2 - Philosophy and Approach

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'form' refer to in functional art?

💡 Hint: Think about what you can see.

Question 2 Easy

What is meant by 'function'?

💡 Hint: What is the object used for?

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Question 1

What is the main relationship explored in functional art?

Beauty and Utility
Art and History
Function and Critique

💡 Hint: Consider the terms discussed in today's session.

Question 2

True or False: An object must be beautiful to be considered functional art.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about objects that serve purposes but may not be visually appealing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a functional art piece that incorporates elements from your culture. Describe its form and function.

💡 Hint: What elements define your culture, and how can they be useful?

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a piece of functional art in your home. Discuss how well it balances form and function and suggest improvements.

💡 Hint: Ask yourself: Does it look good? Does it work well?

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