about the importance of art in the world by reviewing the functions and purposes of art.

Today we are going to debate a fundamental question: about the importance of art in the world by reviewing the functions and purposes of art. We will discuss these two questions and one brave volunteer will make a comparative list as the discussion unfolds:  Art is important because….        Art is not important because …

  1. Respond spontaneously in completing the statements, then in a more reflective manner.
  2. Proceed to a more in-depth discussion by posing these questions:
    • What functions does art fulfill in Western society?
    • How does art function differently in urban, suburban, and rural environments?
    • How does artwork function in wealthy, middle-class, or impoverished social structures?
    • Does contemporary art appropriately represent our current culture?