Feelings For Fine Art

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As with everything, fine art too has gone through varying stages, depicting the trend of the moment and the subsequent movement on to the next phrase. For fine art, London has many galleries where paintings are on display and in some cases, even purchased.

Man has always had a need to depict - to put to paper or canvas thoughts, feelings and impressions. Some of these works truly inspire us and leave a lasting impression. These works usually become known as fine art and people appreciate the emotions it generates within us and is recognized for its ability to cause emotion. People are diverse and artists had and have different forms that they adhere to for. For example some artist specialised in landscapes and breathtaking views, others preferred still objects like vases, tables and chairs, another group did individual portraits, while others liked to capture motion by painting dancers etc. Usually an artist stuck to his or her preferred subject right through out and with a style that remains distinctly theirs. This is how art critics are able to instantly recognize a specific artist’s work instantly, even if the painting ...
... may not be signed. The styles, strokes, the use of colour and subject manner are in most cases extremely distinct and recognizable.

In order to truly recognize and define the type of art that appeals to you, it is always best to get an overall understanding of the different styles and techniques. For instance gauge to see how you react to Impressionist work, which rather than depicting the subject matter as it is, instead deals with and portrays the ‘impression’ the subject matter creates. Usually through the use of colour and textures the Impressionist artists created an emotional piece of work rather than artistic. On the opposite side of the spectrum were the Victorian artists who followed a more realistic approach to depicting their subject matter. These usually included beautiful landscapes or heart warming images of puppies, kittens or a mother with her children. For these artists, it was more about bringing out the inner beauty of the subject with most having an ethereal quality despite the everydayness of their subjects. The modernists again veered towards the school of Impressionism but with much sharper edges and were more abstract in its definition and depiction.

These are just a very few of the varying types of fine art available. If you are interested in finding out more and being inspired visit Richard Green for a collection of fine art in London. During certain months the work of different artists are displayed which gives you a chance to study them first hand, which is the best way to form your own opinions and feelings regarding the different schools of art.

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