Practice Thinking Skills - 11.5 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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Question 1 Easy

What is functional art? Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Think about objects in your daily life that are both useful and decorated.

Question 2 Easy

Define utility in terms of art.

💡 Hint: Consider why we create objects beyond just decorative purposes.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of functional art?

To be beautiful
To serve a practical function
To tell stories

💡 Hint: Consider what makes a piece more than just decoration.

Question 2

True or False: All art is considered functional art.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the difference between decorative art and functional art.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an innovative piece of functional art for a specific community need. Explain how you will balance aesthetics and utility.

💡 Hint: Consider what the community lacks and how you can visually represent their identity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically evaluate a piece of functional art from your surroundings. Discuss its effectiveness in blending form and function.

💡 Hint: Think about how each choice made by the creator serves a dual purpose.

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