Question

question 19
motivated purposes of art 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.
select below each answer that is a motivated function of art.
☐ communication. art, at its simplest, is a form of communication.
☐ 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.
☐ 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.
☐ art for propaganda or commercialism. art is often utilized as a form of propaganda, and thus can be used to subtly influence popular conceptions or mood.

Explanation:

• For "Communication": The definition of motivated purposes of art includes communication as a form, so this is valid.
• For "Art as entertainment": It involves bringing about emotion/mood for entertaining, which aligns with the motivated purpose of conveying emotion or mood.
• For "Art for social inquiry, subversion, and/or anarchy": It seeks to question/criticize society, matching the purpose of commenting on society.
• For "Art for propaganda or commercialism": Using art for propaganda to influence conceptions/mood fits the motivated purpose of intentional actions (like political change or commercial goals).

Answer:

• Communication. Art, at its simplest, is a form of communication.
• 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.
• 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.
• Art for propaganda or commercialism. Art is often utilized as a form of propaganda, and thus can be used to subtly influence popular conceptions or mood.