Discussion: Purposes of Art
View the video on Leo Twiggs and post your answers to the following questions: What purposes did the artist, Leo Twiggs, use to express his ideas in his artwork? Review the common functions (personal, social, spiritual, physical & educational) that are used by artists for their reasons (purposes) to create their artwork. Be sure to identify the function(s) of his purpose(s) to create his artwork. There is a difference between function and purpose. The purpose is the reason why the artist creates the work and the function is the method to share his reasons. What outcome does the artist want from viewers by how he communicates his reasons. State at least two examples of Twiggs' ideas, the function behind them and your thoughts on the success of his artwork. Can his ideas be understood by viewers.