Art

Jennifer Salerno asked:


“The excellency of every art is its intensity, capable of making all disagreeable evaporate.”- John Keats

A true art is one which is centered on a timeline of events of the world. New art styles have appeared and vanished, with the beginning of the industrial revolution and have meanwhile reflected the gradual changes that have taken place in art in our society. The 19th century painters considered art to be a representation of images that reflects moral values, Christian sentiments, righteous conducts, virtuous behaviors and noble sacrifices. The history of modern art starts with impressionism in Paris - a movement against the rigid painting done inside academy. The usage of light and strong colors was paramount for the impressionist art movement. Different movements fauvism, expressionism, cubism, surrealism and many other paved the pathway of the artist and the modern artist belief in the freedom of expression. They brush their thoughts and ideas into strokes of their art.

With the progress of the century this artistic freedom has become fundamental to progressive modernism. The artists seek freedom not just only from the rules of academic art, but from the demands of the public. And finally they have claimed that art should be produced not for the public’s sake, but for art’s sake. Art for art’s sake is a release from the age old tyranny, rules and purpose; it is an excercise of freedom. ‘Art for art’s sake’- A phrase coined by Francis Schaeffer in his little treatise, Art and the Bible: “A work of art has value in itself.” He said “Art is not something we merely analyze or value for its intellectual content. It is something to be enjoyed.” But what about the works of art that are without beauty? Without the precious stone of beauty a piece of art whatever modern may be it is will become a pillar of caricature, without any innate value. We all know the famous poet Keats remark on art: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.”

In the 19th century, art was discussed by critics and historians largely in formal terms which effectively removed the question of meaning and purpose from consideration. But modern art was to be discussed in terms of one great thread that is style - color, line, shape, space, composition — conveniently ignoring or playing down whatever social, political, or progressive statements the artist had hoped to make in his or her work. Eventually it emerged that modern art is practiced within a closed formalist sphere separated from and not to be contaminated by the real world.



Modern art should act like an effective instrument of social betterment, understandable by common man. Art should have its own intrinsic value regardless of everything. But it is not mere an articulation of images, rather the “true” art behind the image that was deemed important. We all know: “Beauty is truth, truth beauty,- that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.”





HARLEY

Michael Bridges asked:


Being an artist myself, I know how hard it can be to sell your art in the real world that is one reason you might what to try to sell your art online. A few years ago I decided to start selling my art online and I’m glad I did. Now, I’m not getting rich doing this, but I have made more sells online than I ever did in the real world. Plus I don’t have schlep my artwork from place to place.

Lets just take a look at some reasons you should consider selling your art online.

Convenience

In the real world you have to sale your art in galleries, art festivals, fairs, libraries or any place that will allow you to place your art and sell it. Now consider you have to pack up your artwork and carry it to these places and in some of cases hung the work yourself. Also consider that the pieces that don’t sale you have to take them down, pack them up and carry them back to your home or studio

However, when you sell your art online you just put up some photos of your artwork on a website with some information on the size, medium and price and depending on where you put it you may be able to keep your artwork there indefinitely. Even if the artwork doesn’t sale on a site where it has to be removed, all you have to remove is a photo and some information. No packing and no carrying bulky paintings back and forth.

You Have Total Control

By selling your art online you take over total control of your art career. No more middlemen telling you how much to price your art for and then taking a cut of your money when the art sells. Galleries will take anywhere from a 40 to 50% cut of your art sales. Art Festivals will charge any where from $200 to $500 fees just to be in the festival and demand that you have a certain amount of inventory, which you have to pay for. If you don’t sell anything at the festival you are just out all of that money.

If you sell your art online you can decide when where and how long you have your art up on a website and although there are some sites that may charge you to have your art on them, most of the places are free and the ones that do charge it’s usually a very small amount. Also most places where you can sell your art online will let you set your own price and won’t charge you a commission. So you can keep 100% of your art sells. Also on most places that allow you to put art on their sites, you can put up as many or as little as you want.

A Worldwide Customer Base

When selling your art in the real world your art sales are usually limited to the place where your art is at the moment. If you are exhibiting at a gallery your art sales are limited to that gallery and the people that come into that gallery. If your art is being shown at a fair your art sales are limited to the people that see your art at that fair. I think you get the picture. For the must part in the real world your art sales is going to be limited to local or regional sales.

On the Internet you have a worldwide audience to market your art to. Because of selling my art online I now have my artwork in Japan, France, Great Britain, Canada and other places that I would not have been able to reach in the real world. It doesn’t matter where you are in the world you will be able to reach people from different countries. An artist in Italy can sell a piece of art to a buyer Russia or an artist in India can sell a painting to a buyer in the United States. Your online presence is your art gallery to the world.

I’m not saying not to sell your art in the real world, but as you can see by opting to sell your art online you have more control and a wider buyer reach. However there’s no reason you can’t do both.



OTIS

neha kirpal asked:


An astounding 10,000 art enthusiasts walked in to witness India’s First International Art Fair,  India Art Summit™ 2008, firmly establishing it as a one stop destination for art in India. With an overwhelming mix of art collectors, artists, critics, curators, students and art enthusiasts from across India and overseas, the Summit achieved exactly what it set out to – making art, and the knowledge of art, accessible to a widespread audience. Commercially speaking, the fair clocked in a record sale of approximately 50%, with the 34 participating galleries selling over 280 artworks worth Rs.10 crores approximately. Given that the total value of the 550 artworks on display was approximately Rs. 20 crores, India Art Summit has emerged as one of the most successful first editions of any art fair across the world.

 Contagious in it’s atmosphere, the enthusiasm of visitors could be gauged by the number of hours they spent at the fair, with some of them visiting it on all three days. Heartfelt discussions on art ensued between seasoned members of the art fraternity and fresh art enthusiasts, in all corners of the fair. Many veterans from the art fraternity made an appearance after a long time, to meet old acquaintances and friends and see the latest on offer. Works of upcoming artists were encouraged, appreciated and bought by many.

 A sense of camaraderie could be felt between all participating galleries as they visited each others stalls and discussed the art industry in general. Almost every gallery exceeded their expectations in terms of the exposure and networking opportunities they had with seasoned collectors, first time buyers and art enthusiasts from across the world. Most galleries sold a sizeable portion of their displayed artworks and additionally received numerous bookings and commissions. Sculptures and installations sold almost as well as paintings, signalling a new trend.

 The panel of speakers and choice of topics at the Art Forum also drew many accolades and was deemed as amongst one of the best such initiatives of its kind, internationally. Overall the discussions were adjudged to be frank, transparent and meaningful. All speakers and participants have evinced interest to come again next year and the Art Forum is slated to be much more inclusive from a global perspective in 2009.  

 Mr. Sunil Gautam, Managing Director, Hanmer MS&L commenting on the fair said, “It is great to see that India Art Summit has emerged as the most inclusive collaborative art platform in India in it’s very first year. We believe that this initiative is a step in the right direction to put India on the global art fair circuit.”

 Mr. Philip Hoffman, Chief Executive, The Fine Art Fund said “The Indian market is very important in the global art scene and this fair is a major step. I can imagine this to be major fair in Asia competing alongside London, Miami and Basel in the next 5-10 years. The sales results of the fair seemed very impressive by comparison to other fairs in their first year.”

 With all eyes now on India, event producers Hanmer MS&L, have announced plans to schedule India Art Summit 2009 between 19th – 22nd August’ 2009 in New Delhi. Next year, the fair is proposed to be over three times bigger and applications are already pouring in from across India and world. While in the first year, the focus was largely on Indian art and Indian galleries, the second year will see participation from galleries across the world showcasing a sizeable array of artworks from different parts of the world.  



ELVIN

Saatchi Gallery asked:


Nowadays, there are a number of professions that are available for those who have a passion for art. However, apart from the fact that there are quite a number of careers in art to choose from, some of these professions pay really well, which makes them very attractive to those who want to have a career in art. As a result, there are now a large number of art colleges that help people who want a career in art get the skills they need to be able to practice a profession in art design, direction, and other professions. Unfortunately, the wide selection of art colleges to choose from in the market can make the search for an art college very difficult.

Some helpful colleges list is as follows-

San Francisco Art Institute

Founded in 1871 by artists, writers, and community leaders who possessed a cultural vision for the West, the San Francisco Art Association (SFAA) became a locus for artists and thinkers. The California School of Design (renamed California School of Fine Arts in 1916 and San Francisco Art Institute in 1961) was launched by SFAA two years later, and has been central to the development of many of this country’s most notable art movements.

The School of Art & Design Berlin

The School of Art and Design Berlin Weissensee was set up in 1946 as the “Northern Art School” in a Berlin that had been completely destroyed but not yet divided. It is founded by artists associated with the Bauhaus. Teaching began with some 500 students in the summer of 1946. The School’s first director was the metal sculptor Otto Sticht (1901 - 1973). One year later the Soviet Military Administration issued the School with the necessary licence to gain state recognition as a university of art. From that time the School was called “University of Applied Art”.

School Of Visual Arts, New York

Beginning as a trade school with three instructors and 35 students, the School of Visual Arts has grown into a dynamic multi-disciplinary institution with a faculty of more than 800 and a student body of over 3,500.In 1947, Silas H. Rhodes and illustrator (Tarzan) Burne Hogarth co-founded the Cartoonists and Illustrators School, with New York City-based professionals working in the arts as faculty, a practice that continues to this day. In 1956, the institution was renamed School of Visual Arts (SVA), reflecting a belief that there is more to art than technique, and that learning to become an artist is not the same as learning a trade.

New York University

Located in the Heart of Downtown New York, NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Art and Art Professions is shaped by the intensity and innovation of the international art world. A home for artists, who are celebrated for their dedication, creativity, and skill in exploring unconventional ideas, New York City has long been a place where art truly matters.



STAN

Saatchi Gallery asked:


If you are an art lover and want to have a vivid insight into the world of art then visit art fairs. Art fairs refer to the festival that throws lights on many forms of arts. Artists work in all mediums, free styles and mixed techniques are welcomed in these fairs. It can also be interpreted as an exhibition on work of arts in which participation of various artists is important.

For artists and art, art fairs act as niche. The prime objective of such exhibition is to impart information about the recent developments and display the skills of various artists. Across the world, the art fairs are held annually or at irregular period of interval carrying different objectives. All information related to art fairs can be acquired from websites or art fair calendar. Artists of both local and international admiration meet together to discuss how art should be documented so that public can make themselves acquainted with art. The fairs also bring together some of renowned art galleries who exhibit work of artists in both modern and contemporary art. Art lovers can consider it as the perfect place to perceive some of the most exciting works and meet artists personally.

Art fairs serves as the career facilitator for fresh artist and encouraging them to express their creativity skills. It gives priority to the best possible presentation of an artist’s work and vision. Artists cultivate relationship with collections in these fairs that leads to long-term positive results. Many art fairs set eligibility principles and to be qualified for it artist usually have to submit their work.

Miscellaneous art fairs aim to earn revenue and funds for good causes like scholarships and support the young talented artists. Any art lover wishing to learn more about art and anything related to it will find art fairs as the right place.

So, you should never miss such rare opportunity to know art in the best form.



CALEB

Kathryn Dawson asked:


South Africa has been home to some of the most beautiful art forms in the world. From the rock art era of the ancient civilizations to the Bushman or San art forms or contemporary art styles of today, all have played their roles to help make the art and culture of South Africa one of the most unique one in the world.

Presently, the vibrant and talented contemporary artists are carrying forward this tradition of million years by producing some of the most unique and stunning African paintings.

History of South African art

To actually know about the colorful and interesting art of this land, you need to go hundred and thousand of years back in time. There are various caves in South Africa bearing proof of ancient African tribal art forms. There are many wonderful art objects of small drilled snail shells inside these caves, which served as habitats for the ancient tribes.

South African art saw a drastic change when Khoisan, San, and Bushman tribes started showing their artistic genius in fluent art forms. The examples of their creative work are still present in several South African cave paintings. Next, it was the turn of Bantu and Nguni tribes, who arrived with their own exclusive art forms, to add more variety to the art traditions of South Africa.

Locally rooted art forms

During the colonial era, artists living in South Africa mainly focused on depicting the different themes of the changing world. Whatever they did even today stands out for its remarkable perfection and accuracy. The art forms were mostly on topics like flora, fauna, native people, and the landscape. This era witnessed the birth of artists such as Thomas Baines, who is known worldwide for his creative art form.

With the beginning of the 19th century, the locally rooted art forms began to get new life with the help of painters like Jan Volschenk and Hugo Naude and sculptor Anton van Wouw. However, their creative attempt was basically a form of momentary art which highlighted the poor condition of the nation in 1910.

A twist

Artists Maggie Laubscher and Irma Stern gave a different look to South African art during post-impressionism and expressionism in 1930s, . The way they used to play with color and composition, gave rise to a contradictory art form that totally differed from the prevailing norms then.

Even artists like Gregoire Boonzaier, Maud Sumner and Moses Kottler were able to successfully influence the prevailing art forms with their masterly works.

Apartheid Period

This period, which ran from 1948 to 1994, witnessed an immense diversity in the overall art forms, ranging from landscape paintings to abstract ones. Also, being very politically active, this era saw some major political influences in the art forms. The art world got artists like Jean Welz who gave a sophisticated touch to several of his portraits, ***** landscapes and still life paintings.

These African art forms, developed by the ancient tribes or the contemporary artists provide an insight into this truly magical land and its rich traditions of art. A great way to get these wonderful pieces of art is to purchase them online where you will get an unbelievable range to choose from and competitive prices.



LANNY

Saatchi Gallery asked:


Nowadays, there are a number of professions that are available for those who have a passion for art. However, apart from the fact that there are quite a number of careers in art to choose from, some of these professions pay really well, which makes them very attractive to those who want to have a career in art. As a result, there are now a large number of art colleges that help people who want a career in art get the skills they need to be able to practice a profession in art design, direction, and other professions. Unfortunately, the wide selection of art colleges to choose from in the market can make the search for an art college very difficult.

Some helpful colleges list is as follows-

San Francisco Art Institute

Founded in 1871 by artists, writers, and community leaders who possessed a cultural vision for the West, the San Francisco Art Association (SFAA) became a locus for artists and thinkers. The California School of Design (renamed California School of Fine Arts in 1916 and San Francisco Art Institute in 1961) was launched by SFAA two years later, and has been central to the development of many of this country’s most notable art movements.

The School of Art & Design Berlin

The School of Art and Design Berlin Weissensee was set up in 1946 as the “Northern Art School” in a Berlin that had been completely destroyed but not yet divided. It is founded by artists associated with the Bauhaus. Teaching began with some 500 students in the summer of 1946. The School’s first director was the metal sculptor Otto Sticht (1901 - 1973). One year later the Soviet Military Administration issued the School with the necessary licence to gain state recognition as a university of art. From that time the School was called “University of Applied Art”.

School Of Visual Arts, New York

Beginning as a trade school with three instructors and 35 students, the School of Visual Arts has grown into a dynamic multi-disciplinary institution with a faculty of more than 800 and a student body of over 3,500.In 1947, Silas H. Rhodes and illustrator (Tarzan) Burne Hogarth co-founded the Cartoonists and Illustrators School, with New York City-based professionals working in the arts as faculty, a practice that continues to this day. In 1956, the institution was renamed School of Visual Arts (SVA), reflecting a belief that there is more to art than technique, and that learning to become an artist is not the same as learning a trade.

New York University

Located in the Heart of Downtown New York, NYU Steinhardt’s Department of Art and Art Professions is shaped by the intensity and innovation of the international art world. A home for artists, who are celebrated for their dedication, creativity, and skill in exploring unconventional ideas, New York City has long been a place where art truly matters.



FREDRICK

Mark Traston asked:


Art galleries are venues to showcase the works of art of each participating artist. Collections in art galleries are rapidly changing and there is a rapid turnover with the items being sold in the Art galleries as people rush around to buy what has been featured in the last several weeks. Special exhibits are often done and it may include an individual artist or several artists or art guilds to be involved. These individual artists work with their most priced masterpiece in the exhibit.

Paintings, sculptures and even photography can be held on exhibit. In this way, art galleries promote the appreciation of the arts. Emerging artists benefit much from the advent of art galleries. They have that zeal and enthusiasm that is strongly needed to add a little spice on their painting careers. A platform is usually provided to hive much emphasis for the items. Art galleries allow the collection of a commission on the sales done for the art gallery items. In some cases, when going out an art exhibit there is an admission fee being collected. Artists sometimes pay exhibit fees to allow each and every single artist who is interested in joining with the exhibit.

Visual art is the usual work being exhibited in art galleries. Paintings are the most featured form of visual art which are being placed in an exhibit. Other galleries feature a wide array of art forms. Sculpture and photography can also be included for an exhibit. Certain types of art galleries do have this sort of specialization in order to accommodate a certain type of art work with much attention and order. For this reason the photo galleries and sculpture gardens exist in order to provide art enthusiasts for photography and sculpture can have a fulfilling time spent in the art gallery because of the wide array of exhibits to check out and appreciate. There has been a lot of art galleries existing in the world and these art galleries has been a seat for knowledge and exploration of artistic and creative prowess.

The captivating beauty of nature from all around the world has been the general highlight for art galleries. Every single day, a lot of artists produce and create an entirely unique masterpiece with their own personal touch and creativity and all of these artworks are being placed on art galleries for the public to view or to give the public the chance to purchase any art form that they find suitable for them.

As mentioned earlier, art galleries have various purposes to serve why they held such art exhibit. Art galleries aim to promote the art enthusiasts to appreciate a mounted platform by a particular artist. The galleries have gained much popularity because of the growth in awareness that art such as painting, sculptor and alike can calm this jittery world we live in. When you try to check the internet, you will see that the demand for art and artists are getting stronger. In this regard, online galleries are available to help out those art enthusiasts to enjoy their most loved form of art right in the comforts of their own homes.



RENE

Saatchi Gallery asked:


Art galleries are the perfect settings for exhibiting art, generally visual art such as paintings, sculptures and photography. Basically, art galleries feature a variety of art styles including contemporary and traditional fine art, glass art, art prints, and animation art. Art galleries are dedicated to the promotion of emerging artists. These galleries provide a platform for them to display their works along with the works of nationally and internationally renowned artists.

Types of Art Galleries

Art gallery is the name given to a place where some type of visual art is displayed. The two different types of art galleries are the art museum and the contemporary commercial art gallery. An art museum is usually publicly owned and is non-profit making organization rather displaying and preserving art. It also exists to educate people about art.

Contemporary art galleries or commercial art galleries have the purpose of selling art rather than simply displaying it. Many of these galleries are just in the business of selling works of art and will offer pretty much whatever is available.

Most famous art galleries provide an opportunity for visitors to purchase outstanding artwork. Also, they organize several art-related activities such as music concerts and poetry readings for children and adults. Art galleries organize seminars and workshops conducted by renowned artists. Committed to excellence in both art and service, most famous art galleries offer you a rich, unforgettable experience.

Many famous art galleries display regional pieces of art such as African art, American art, Indian art, and European art, along with folk art, modern and contemporary art, and photography. These galleries collect, exhibit, and preserve the works of art for the coming generations. Many famous art galleries strive to entertain and educate their regional, national, and international audiences. Some famous art galleries specialize in particular areas such as portraits. A good number of famous art galleries are owned and operated by government.



EDGAR

rajan mr asked:


Art is the natural manifestation of human feelings and passion. It is the medium to vent out your expressions. Art is very diverse and varied in nature. Go down exploring it there is a fear that you might get lost in it.

This article would be a layman guide to art materials and art. Art would be given various definitions according to a person’s perception. Sculptures, photographs, illustrations, installation art, applied arts, abstract art, digital art the variety in art goes beyond one’s figment of imagination.

Art helps relieve stress and divert minds from useless thoughts. The medium to express your art is the art materials. The medium is never the restricting factor in art. The variety and range of art materials which are nowadays offered satisfy the quench of art designers and lovers.

Art materials could be expensive or inexpensive depending upon your research work and knowledge of art.  When searching online there are high chances of hitting up to the sites that provide the art materials at discounted prices. Knowledge of art implies the depth of information one has regarding art and their experience with creating art pieces. With that we can classify people into a beginner, transition artist, advanced artist. If you are a beginner, go for cheap art materials which come in bulk and are of low quality. If you are in an intermediate or transition stage from being a beginner to advanced level artist you might want to decide between cheap and fine quality depending on the ideas you get for your art. Advanced artists usually go for the premium quality and expensive art materials to the get the perfectionist stroke in their work.

Sometimes when ordering online and in bulk, the shipping charges are wavered off which his beneficial for the buyer. Only the person who spends a lot of time and energy in creating his own piece of art will know the importance of art materials. Getting art materials for cheap is not an easy task but is not impossible either.

One has to also protect their art and this is done with the help of framing materials and proper conservation. If you want to flaunt your art, then frame it and display it. If you just want to protect it from getting damaged, then use the proper framing materials like matt boards, mounting tools, frames, glazing materials and many more of the like.

Safety should be of high priority when you are handling art materials. Always check the expiry date of the products that you are using. Read the label properly to check the toxic nature of the materials. If the products have the warning of being hazardous on them, then keep them away from the reach of the children. Always store these art materials in a proper and prescribed manner. Use gloves or a mask while using art materials. Even though art might be for our leisure time, these precautions are must.

Art defines your surroundings. Pleasure, expression, communication, satisfaction- Its all art!



DEXTER