TOK Lesson         17/9/2017

What is the social function of the arts?

The visual arts can function as languages of praise and celebration, anger and protest, satire and ridicule. Advertising art is a common illustration. Art can influence social behavior in the way that it is presented and can therefore evoke emotion from the viewer depending on their cultural background and place in society.

To what extent are the arts influenced by the society and culture in which it is pursued?

Culture and society can justify if a piece of art is considered morally alright depending on what religion or history the culture has had. A lot of art is of weather and the world around the artist, so depending on where the art was drawn, changes the style and the subject of the art.

How important are the arts?

Arts is a very important subject in life as this is the area of study which allows the expression of emotions and oneself through multiple medias such as literature, art and more.

To what extent does the expression of knowledge vary according to different forms of the arts?

Different forms of art are all designed to convey knowledge in different ways. Much like English does this in literary terms, different forms of art act like languages. Each one has an individual language to express a concept or understanding in ways that can appeal to various audiences.

Are there any central concepts for which we need specific language before approaching the arts?

Not really, the arts can be a form of free self-expression, therefore there are no particular concepts needed in order to approach arts.