Over the centuries, art has done a lot of impact to a societys religion and culture. It has long been considered as a form of self expression and has been paid high regards by those people who believe that it is a clear representation of an era that can survive the test of time. And indeed, we see a lot of great works from the best artists of all times.
Most of the masterpieces that we see at present are the works of people who are no longer around. Yet, look at their market value and the appreciation that they receive from people across the world. Figurative and genre art is the same. They may not longer be mainstream nowadays considering that graphic design and digital art are becoming more popular but their beauty and importance remained.
These two genres can sometimes be used interchangeable. After all, they both reflect daily life and practices of the people. But while genre deals a lot with clear manifestations like the Peasant Dance by Pieter Brueghel in 1568, figurative can present abstractions from the real thing. A good example is the Les Demoiselles painting in 1907 done by Picasso.
Despite their age, there remains a profound beauty among these artworks. Some may attribute it to the manner by which it is done. Others say it is due to the time spent in making it. And then there are some who believes that it is because of the message that the paintings portray. Actually, they could be the combination of all of these factors.
You may find the painting of different scenarios as easy. As long as you have something that you can use as a guide, you can go ahead and paint. The challenge however is how to make it look appealing. It is difficult to achieve something when you are both concerned about the message and the aesthetics. Sometimes, you just need to let the other flow.
It could be difficult to say what made the artist do the artwork. Perhaps it is his personal experience. Or maybe it is something dominant to their society. But whatever it is, the product is surely more than just because of random inspiration.
We cannot also set aside the idea of the artists personal biases. Everyone who decides to create something, figurative or not, has his own biases. And in one way or another, this can manifest in his works. For instance, an artist who loves a specific sport may find it appropriate to create a work that uses the sport as a representation for societal inequality.
One complicated but beautiful thing about paintings is their openness to interpretations. While there are established interpretations done by other experts, you are free to look at a work that way you see it. How it appeals to one may not be the same with the others. No interpretation is wrong. It is something personal after all.
Things change. But one thing that remained is the natural tendency of humans to be attracted to great works of art. There is something so regal and beautiful about them that they are impossible to forget. The older they become, the higher their value becomes.
Most of the masterpieces that we see at present are the works of people who are no longer around. Yet, look at their market value and the appreciation that they receive from people across the world. Figurative and genre art is the same. They may not longer be mainstream nowadays considering that graphic design and digital art are becoming more popular but their beauty and importance remained.
These two genres can sometimes be used interchangeable. After all, they both reflect daily life and practices of the people. But while genre deals a lot with clear manifestations like the Peasant Dance by Pieter Brueghel in 1568, figurative can present abstractions from the real thing. A good example is the Les Demoiselles painting in 1907 done by Picasso.
Despite their age, there remains a profound beauty among these artworks. Some may attribute it to the manner by which it is done. Others say it is due to the time spent in making it. And then there are some who believes that it is because of the message that the paintings portray. Actually, they could be the combination of all of these factors.
You may find the painting of different scenarios as easy. As long as you have something that you can use as a guide, you can go ahead and paint. The challenge however is how to make it look appealing. It is difficult to achieve something when you are both concerned about the message and the aesthetics. Sometimes, you just need to let the other flow.
It could be difficult to say what made the artist do the artwork. Perhaps it is his personal experience. Or maybe it is something dominant to their society. But whatever it is, the product is surely more than just because of random inspiration.
We cannot also set aside the idea of the artists personal biases. Everyone who decides to create something, figurative or not, has his own biases. And in one way or another, this can manifest in his works. For instance, an artist who loves a specific sport may find it appropriate to create a work that uses the sport as a representation for societal inequality.
One complicated but beautiful thing about paintings is their openness to interpretations. While there are established interpretations done by other experts, you are free to look at a work that way you see it. How it appeals to one may not be the same with the others. No interpretation is wrong. It is something personal after all.
Things change. But one thing that remained is the natural tendency of humans to be attracted to great works of art. There is something so regal and beautiful about them that they are impossible to forget. The older they become, the higher their value becomes.
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