“All art consists in bringing something into existence.” -Aristotle

“All art consists in bringing something
into existence.” -Aristotle
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There is no one
perfect definition for
what art is!
Art is perhaps
humanity’s most
essential and
universal language
Art is using visual
images to
communicate
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Communication:
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Communication:
Art is used to communicate thoughts,
feelings, ideas, or just to tell a story!
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Communication:
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Functional:
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Functional:
This is a work of art that can be used. EX: Chair,
vase, jewelry, clothes, instruments, etc.
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Entertainment:
A work of art purely for the purpose
of entertaining the viewer.
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Political or Social: an artwork trying to
provoke an emotion based on social or
political views.
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Political or Social: an artwork trying to
provoke an emotion based on social or
political views. Can also be Religious:
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Artists are everywhere
 Push yourself this year:
 Do not limit your imagination…
 Find new ideas on your own…
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Turn it into a sculpture…
Turn it into a sculpture…
Look around the art room for interesting designs.
Turn it into a sculpture…
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Use the sketches you have drawn to
create a final drawing of this object as a
sculpture.