SUPPORTING THE ARTS IN ALL FORMS… 

An art form is the specific shape, or quality an artistic expression takes. .... It is the source of all true art and science." -Albert Einstein  

Generally, art is made with the intention of stimulating thoughts and emotions. In this spirit the SLF is proud to support ALL art form…and in recognition of Erika Chan, a friend, supporter of the GET-A-CUE Challenge and professional colleague a new collaboration has been established in support of the foundations mission – “creating environments of success.” 

The first event Dreams & Nightmares was a “huge success” bringing over 400 guests…

Read more about this incredible collaboration visit www.sound-art-media.com.   

To learn how you can participate contact:

Erika L. Chan 
Producer / Director 
Sound.Art.Media. 
(626) 215-0600  - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.sound-art-media.com

2009 Sound.Art.Media LLC   /   P.O. Box 657   /   Temple City, CA 91780   /  

Purpose of art

Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way to affect the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music, literature, film, sculpture, and paintings. The meaning of art is explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics.

A Navajo rug made c. 1880.

Art has had a great number of different functions throughout its history, making its purpose difficult to abstract or quantify to any single concept. This does not imply that the purpose of Art is "vague", but that it has had many unique, different, reasons for being created. Some of these functions of Art are provided in the following outline. The different purposes of art may be grouped according to those which are non-motivated, and those which are motivated (Levi-Strauss).

Motivated functions of art

The purposes of art which are motivated refer to intentional, conscious actions on the part of the artists or creator. These may be to bring about political change, to comment on an aspect of society, to convey a specific emotion or mood, to address personal psychology, to illustrate another discipline, to (with commercial arts) to sell a product, or simply as a form of communication.

1. Communication. Art, at its simplest, is a form of communication. As most forms of communication have an intent or goal directed toward another individual, this is a motivated purpose. Illustrative arts, such as scientific illustration, are a form of art as communication. Maps are another example. However, the content need not be scientific. Emotions, moods and feelings are also communicated through art. The Indian Rug above for example.
2. Art as entertainment. Art may seek to bring about a particular emotion or mood, for the purpose of relaxing or entertaining the viewer. This is often the function of the art industries of Motion Pictures and Video Games.
3. The Avante-Garde. Art for political change. One of the defining functions of early twentieth century art has been to use visual images to bring about political change. The art movements which had this goal - Dadaism, Surrealism, Russian Constructivism, and Abstract Expressionism, among others - are collectively referred to as the avante-garde arts.
4. Art for psychological and healing purposes. Art is also used by art therapists, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists as art therapy. The Diagnostic Drawing Series, for example, is used to determine the personality and emotional functioning of a patient. The end product is not the principal goal in this case, but rather a process of healing, through creative acts, is sought. The resultant piece of artwork may also offer insight into the troubles experienced by the subject and may suggest suitable approaches to be used in more conventional forms of psychiatric therapy.

Art for social inquiry, subversion and/or anarchy. While similar to art for political change, subversive or deconstructivist art may seek to question aspects of society without any specific political goal. In this case, the function of art may be simply to criticize some aspect of society.

1. Graffiti art and other types of street art are graphics and images that are spray-painted or stencilled on publicly viewable walls, buildings, buses, trains, and bridges, usually without permission. Certain art forms, such as graffiti, may also be illegal when they break laws (in this case vandalism).
2. The functions of art described above are not mutually exclusive, as many of them may overlap. For example, art for the purpose of entertainment may also seek to sell a product, i.e. the movie or video game.

Again, visit www.sound-art-media.com – this was a fabulous collaboration and event for the world of ART.  

Sound.Art.Media. 
(626) 215-0600  - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.sound-art-media.com