Lesson on Functional Arts for Primary 1

Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Creative and Cultural Arts. In our previous lesson, we learned about Art Materials. Today, we’re going to learn about Functional Art.

Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

• Explain and identify functional art.
• Mention 2 examples of Functional art.

Functional Art

What is Functional Art? Functional art is a special kind of art that has a job to do besides looking nice. It’s like things that are useful and beautiful at the same time. Functional art can be objects we use every day.

Examples of Functional Art

Some of the examples of functional art include:

• Chairs: Chairs are designed to provide seating and can be made in various styles and materials, making them both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
• Tables: Tables serve as surfaces for eating, working, or displaying items. They come in different shapes, sizes, and materials, adding to their functional and artistic value.
• Bookshelves: Bookshelves are designed to store and organize books, but they can also be decorative elements in a room. They can be made from wood, metal, or other materials and come in various styles.
• Clocks: Clocks tell time, but they can also be beautiful works of art. They come in various shapes, sizes, and designs, adding a decorative touch to any space.
• Lamps: Lamps provide light, but they can also be stylish and decorative. They come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, adding to their functional and artistic value.

Evaluation Questions

Now that you’ve learned about Functional Art, let’s see if you can answer these questions:

1. What is functional art?
2. Can you name 2 examples of functional art?
2. What are some other examples of functional art that you can think of?
4. How can functional art be both useful and beautiful?

Conclusion

We learned that functional art is art that has a job to do besides looking nice. It’s like things that are useful and beautiful at the same time. We also learned about some examples of functional art, such as chairs, tables, bookshelves, clocks, and lamps. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!