Art in Public Spaces Notes

Functions of Art:

• Record and document history, culture, and tradition.
• Capture a moment in time.
• Express feelings and emotions of individuals or society.
• Decorate.
• For infrastructure (e.g., buildings/monuments).
• Entertain.
• Advertise (propaganda).
• Protest or educate.

Art in Public Spaces:

• Fine artists, designers, and photographers communicate with the public through art.
• Art functions as a language of symbols addressing social issues.
• Artists create art for advertising, propaganda or commemorative purposes.
• Artworks can be commissioned for public spaces, including sculptures, monuments, billboards, murals, etc.