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Writer's pictureDoaa Mohamed

Visual Arts from the scratch

Updated: Jul 27, 2023

Everyone searches for something that inspires his soul. Something promotes creativity and energizes him. However, work-life takes your time and sometimes you lose your energy, you can find ways to recharge your soul. Visual Arts are the best way to get inspired.


visual arts impact your emotions, thoughts, and overall state of mind. Besides, visual arts use visual elements to communicate ideas and feelings.


Visual Art is a term that refers to art forms that communicate their message, meaning, and emotions through visual elements such as drawings, paintings, sculpture, photography, videography, and architectural designs.


Before the 20th century, the term artist was restricted to those who work on painting, printmaking, and sculpture which is called fine arts. After a time, the term has been expanded to include applied arts like decorative designs, fashion designs, and graphic designs.


character masquerading in pinning up a butterfly 1965 Post impressionism by Salvador Dali
character masquerading in pinning up a butterfly 1965 Post impressionism by Salvador Dali


New Profession of Artist

During Classical Antiquity, as well as the era of Byzantium, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque and Gothic art, painters and sculptors were treated as mere artisans - paint appliers or carvers.


During the Renaissance, thanks to Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo who contributed to raising the artists to a higher level and highlighting the importance of the perceived values of art. Eventually, painters and sculptors had a unique position equal to architects.


In contrast, fine artists have remained largely unchanged to this day, except that they have now been joined by visual artists involved in the installation, video art, conceptual works, assemblage, and the like. Some crafts are also included under the umbrella of visual art.


Academic Art

During the Renaissance, a network of Fine Art Academies was developed which was based on an educational system that announced a particular form of academic art. This contained all sorts of rules about how paintings and sculptures were to be created.


Elements such as subject matter, form, message, composition, and were quite strictly regulated. In case of any deviations away from the rules meant exclusion from the prestigious annual art exhibitions organized by the academies.


And since participation in these art shows was often the only way an artist could gain a reputation, win commissions, and ultimately secure coveted membership of his national Academy, exclusion meant financial ruin.


Visual arts and crafts

The terms artist and crafter have been used interchangeably since The Renaissance, but the former is closer to the modern definition of an "artist" who produces art for aesthetic reasons. But, crafters work with a utilitarian purpose.


Modern forms

Visual arts expanded to include various forms such as collage (from Picasso & Braque synthetic Cubism c.1912); assemblage and "found objects" (like the "readymades" of Marcel Duchamp, 1887-1968); conceptual art (from Marcel Duchamp's works such as Fountain, 1917 Performance art and Happenings (from the Dada antics of Tristan Tzara (1896-1963) at the Cabaret Voltaire, Zurich, c.1916-20); photomontage (from works by Dadaists like Raoul Hausmann.


photography and video art (from pioneering work by Man Ray (1890–1976) and others). New techniques have been introduced into fine arts like acrylic paint and printmaking using screen printing. All the changes which have been delivered illustrate the appreciation and attitude shift toward visual arts by the time.

Fine art

The major distinction of fine art is that it is developed to be aesthetically beautiful and doesn't have any functional purpose. Fine arts include painting, sculpture, and architecture. However, broader interpretations of the fine visual arts would expand to include drawing.


Architecture is the only form of fine visual art with a sense of utility or elements of practicality. However, not all everyday buildings will fall into the classification of fine architecture. A sense of beauty and creativity must still be at the forefront of the architect’s design.



Decorative art

Decorative arts are art forms used to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space or object. The purpose of decorative art is to create aesthetically pleasing objects that serve a functional purpose. Decorative arts can include furniture, ceramics, glassware, textiles, jewelry, metalwork, and other objects that are both beautiful and useful.



Commercial art:


Commercial art Is a creative service, which is created for commercial purposes, such as advertising, and is used to promote or advertise a product, service, or idea. It includes graphic design, illustration, photography, and other forms of visual communication.


Commercial artists create artwork for advertisements, brochures, magazines, websites, and other media. They may also work on packaging design and corporate identity projects. Commercial art is often used to create an emotional connection between the viewer and the product or service being advertised.



Painting

  • Painting is a form of art that involves the application of pigments to a surface, usually canvas or paper, to create a visual representation of an object to deliver emotions or concepts. Paintings can be created using a variety of mediums such as oil paints, acrylics, watercolors, and pastels.

  • The artist may use brushes, palette knives, and other tools to apply the paint. Painting can be used to express emotions and ideas creatively. It is one of the oldest forms of art, with a rich history and diverse styles, from classical to modern.


Sculpture


sculpture is a form of visual art that involves the creation of three-dimensional objects, either by carving from a solid material (such as stone or wood) or by collecting multiple parts (such as metal or plastic). The final art form can be viewed from different angles. It can be abstract or representational stand on its own or be placed on a pedestal. sculptures can be made in a variety of materials, such as stone, metal, wood, and clay. They can be found in public spaces like parks and squares.


Drawing


Drawing is a form of visual art that involves making marks on a surface, usually paper or canvas, with a tool such as a pencil, pen, charcoal, or marker. The marks made can range from simple lines to more complex forms and shapes to represent objects, landscapes, people, or abstract ideas. Drawings can be created in a variety of styles and techniques, including realistic, abstract, and conceptual.


Printmaking


Printmaking is a form of art that involves creating multiple copies of an image or design using a printing process. There are several different techniques in printmaking, including intaglio (engraving), relief (woodcut, linocut), screen printing, and more. Each print is considered an original work of art, as slight variations can occur during the printing process. Prints can be made on various materials, including paper, fabric, metal, and more.



Architecture


Architecture arts is a broad term that encompasses a variety of artistic disciplines related to the design and construction of buildings and other structures. It is a unique blend of form and function, where the physical space is not only functional but also visually appealing. In addition to buildings, architecture art includes elements such as bridges, monuments, public spaces, and parks, which all play a crucial role in shaping the urban landscape.


Finally, Visual arts enable you to escape your daily routine life and enjoy aesthetically designed arts that refresh your soul and bless your time.





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