The Purpose of Fine Art
“Paris, Ile de la Cite” Limited Edition Serigraph Print hand-signed by Thomas McKnight
Men and women have been expressing themselves through sculpture, paintings, collages, sketches, statues, and more, using every medium they can think of, including clay, marble, paper, canvas, wood, and many common household items! The result of these many expressions is not only healthy for the artist who nurtures his creativity, but it enriches, astounds, and inspires those of us who are fortunate enough to view it and appreciate it. What would our world be without the wonder of artwork around us?
What Is Fine Art?
To understand what fine art is in the technical sense, one must look back in history to the Romantic period in the late 1700s to mid-1800s. Before this time, artists worked based on the commission of patrons for the government, the Church, or the wealthy. These works were to adorn buildings primarily for a political or religious purpose. During the Romantic era, art moved from purely a commissioned work to a creative act. The term “fine art” categorized artworks of creative expression apart from commissioned pieces.
Fine art once included architecture, music, sculpture, and visual art, but today, it also includes photography, film, print, and more. For the purpose of this post, fine art refers to visual art.
Fine Art as Description
Art used to be strictly the description of the physical world or ideas. For example, still life images depicted explorers of the New World, or a table with fruit, fish, and wine. Paintings of biblical scenes were abundant. Throughout history, artists continue to describe the world around them and to showcase the world around them, whether it be a single flower or a historic event.
“Reflecting Worlds” sculpture by Yankel Ginzburg
Fine Art as Expression
Fine art increasingly became a form of self-expression over time, besides being simply a way to describe the world. After the Romantic movement, art became more about describing oneself. It has become a way to explore one’s visual imagination and share it with others. What’s more, it allows every artist to bring a unique take on a subject that none have seen before.
Fine Art as Reflection
Art can also depict ideas, but not just merely what ideas are out there, but one’s response to those ideas. It could be satire, praise, or criticism. It could also be an exploration of an idea, such as how one can make multiple discoveries in one subject alone. Yaacov Agam’s kinetic art is a prime example of exploring such an idea.
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