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Intent is how artists work their purpose, ideas and intentions. This information can sometimes be found in interviews or museum guides. Try and look into the historical, economical and/or social impacts that the artist may have experienced to see if you can find out more about their intentions.
Remember not all artists have an intention when they create their artwork but art will usually have an affect on the people who view it.
Identifying a purpose and/or reason
Below are lists of descriptive words that will help you think about why something was created and how it might affect a person when they see it or use it.
Art
Purpose - landscape, portrait, sculpture, conceptual, site-specific, installation, performance, video, photography
Reason - to shock, to be funny, a form of personal expression, to be abstract, to provoke, to find the truth, to celebrate, to influence, cultural, religious, to challenge, to enforce, propaganda
Craft
Purpose - functional, practical, decorative, figurative, abstract, man-made
Reason - to wear, to use, to shock, to show wealth, to show importance, to use as part of a ritual/celebration, for protection, a form of currency
Design
Purpose - functional, practical, decorative, figurative, abstract, man-made
Reason - trend setting, educational, religious, storytelling, create atmosphere, improve safety, ergonomical, increase efficiency, representation, to shock, to confuse, to calm, marketing, advertising
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