Functions of Art
Function of art used to express feelings, emotions, or identity?
Personal Function
Clay is a natural material made out of these particles..
water and rock
Murals can be part of memorializing, reconciling past harms, and creating hopeful visions for the future.
hint: brings hope to community in need
Healing Hearts
how we can improve and use data to inform our actions.
Growth
Ms. Carrion is from?
New York or Jamaica
A mural painted on a school wall to bring the community together is an example of:
Social Function
Before working with clay, it’s important to __________ it to remove air bubbles.
knead or wedge
Murals help people see their history, culture, stories in public spaces. They can give visibility to communities that have been underrepresented.
hint: who and where we come from
Telling Stories
We create the authentic positivity that our scholars and team need wherever we go, even in tough moments.
Optimism
Ms. Carrions favorite artist is?
Kanye West
A beautifully designed chair that you can actually sit on shows art’s:
Physical Function
The first firing in a kiln, which hardens the clay, is called the __________ firing.
bisque
Murals often involve community input or participation. This can build ownership, connection among neighbors, collaboration.
hint: teamwork
Working Together
We listen and build strong relationships to create a Known-Loved-Respected (KLR) community.
Empathy
Joke of the Day
A diagram showing how plants grow, drawn for a science class, is an example of:
Educational Function
After the clay has been glazed, it goes through the __________ firing to make it shiny and waterproof.
glaze
When students or young people are part of mural projects, they learn art skills, project planning, maybe even history & civic engagement.
Learning and Growing
We think critically, creatively, and thoughtfully to solve complex problems.
Innovation
What is Ms. Carrions favorite number?
2
Which function of art spreads messages and helps influence society?
Social Function
This type of weather dries out clay slower because of damp moisture in the air.
Cold weather
Murals can be a way to highlight social issues, tell untold histories, spark conversations.
Sharing Messages
We don’t just think, we take action.
Commitment
What afterschool activity did Ms. Carrion do last year?
Her Lite and Track Coach