This document discusses the stress function approach for solving two-dimensional elasticity problems. It begins by presenting the general equations of elasticity, including stress-strain relationships, strain-displacement equations, and equilibrium equations. It then introduces the stress function method proposed by Airy, where a single function of space coordinates is assumed that satisfies all the elasticity equations. The key steps are: (1) choosing a stress function, (2) confirming it is biharmonic, (3) deriving stresses from its derivatives, (4) using boundary conditions to determine the function, (5) deriving strains, and (6) displacements. Examples of polynomial stress functions are also provided.