define utility
its a term that describes an objects usefulness
what can art provide for a society with no written language or with a low literacy rate?
it provides a visual record of heroes, gods, or even instructions on how to make wine or worship properly
list 6 reasons why people create art
functional considerations, religion, politics, education, aesthetics, and humanity's inborn desire to create
name some objects that have been created for religious reasons
structures for the worship of gods range from neolithic circles of huge stones to elaborate cathedrals and temples
how was art or architecture used in politics of early times?
castles and fortified cities were built to defend the people from enemies, painting or carvings of the ruler on walls and towers were used to perpetuate myths of power of king
what are some functional objects from Western culture?
furniture, glassware, machinery, automobiles, office buildings, air planes, pens and lamps
name 3 ways political propaganda is conveyed through art today
political cartoons, critical painting, and billboard posters
which term sums up the search for beauty?
Aesthetics
give an example from this chapter of political work of art
crush the gang of four" pg.10
give an example from this chapter of a religious work of art
lindenau gospels" pg.9