Reading and discussing THE FUNCTION OF ART1.Who owns collections of ancient statues and paintings?2.Why can’t we use old art to decorate public buildings?3.What are the functions of art in society?Museums / companies / rich peopleBecause ideas about society are always changing and everyperiod has it own taste, there is always a need for new art.Sowe can’t use old art to decorate public buildingsDecoration/enriching life and instruction 4.Look at the three art works below and write down the main function of each.Decorationinstructionenriching life 5.Make a list of three well known art works in your hometown and describe what function they have.Examples:1.Sculpture in the city park:To remember the war against Japan.2.Statue of Du Fu: To remember the great Chinese Poet.3.Painting of flowers next to the elevator in the school building: Enriching life.4.Funny statues in the big shopping street: Enriching life.5.Big posters to fight SARS: Instruction
