Assignment Papers-The Function of Art Objects
The Function of Art Objects
Some of the art objects created by the cultures surveyed this week served functional roles in their society. Using your course textbook locate three such objects, one each from the following: Islamic, Asian (Chinese or Japanese), and African.
First, completely identify each object you would like to discuss by listing its name, date, and location.
In a minimum of 2 well-developed paragraphs discuss:
- What was the function of each object at the time of its creation?
- What historical events or social or cultural influences affected the creation of each work?
- How do the visual characteristics of each object contribute to or enhance our understanding of its meaning?
