There are many forms of art, some may say anything can be considered art if it is something
that was created with artistic purpose. Art was created more than 40,000 years ago. It has been
said that the oldest pieces of art to ever be discovered were the Bhimbetka and Daraki-Chattan
cupoles. These are older than the cave art that was discovered, which led us to one of the main
art forms that had been found. A lot of cave art and things of the sort were created during the
stone age, also known as the paleolithic era.
The paleolithic period was the era of human development. The era of stone tools and fur
clothing. There was a lot of free time due to humans discovering things that we now know of
today. During these discoveries, art was created. A site states, “Two main forms of paleolithic
art are known to modern scholars: small sculptures; and monumental paintings, incised
designs, and reliefs on the wall of caves.” They started these art forms when discovering things,
and found the enjoyment and the beauty of it, therefore we still have many art forms today.
After the paleolithic era, art such as jewelry was introduced. This would be made by simple
materials such as shells, bones, and teeth. Back then, jewelry wasn’t used for purposes like it is
today. Today we use jewelry as an additional accessory to our looks, to feel a certain way about
ourselves, or even to be considered rich depending on the price or look of the jewelry being
worn. The purpose of jewelry back then was to be used for religious reasons or ceremonies that
were being held.
During the Neolithic period, which came after the paleolithic era, there were many new
forms of art that were created. This period dealt with a lot of agriculture and animals, which
aided the people in making new things with new resources. These art forms were known as
weaving, megaliths, and stylized pictographs. This era was a great gateway for the art that was
to come in the future time periods. It was the start of the early forms of writing, painting, and
pottery.
Pottery was created for its uses, such as bowls and vases made to hold water. But they were
also created for decorative purposes. Theres many different shapes that can be created with
pottery, and designs that can be added. It truly is a beautiful art form. Every pottery is different
from the other, making it incredibly unique.
During medieval times, many paintings were being created for religious reasons. It was seen
in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish religions. An article says, “This gave rise to medieval paintings
that were mostly religious in nature and appeased the various gods that the artists would
follow.” During this time, there were also plenty of landscape paintings being made. These
became incredibly popular because they represented beautiful landscapes around the world.
This attracted more people, which led to more paintings being made.
The Renaissance era took place after Medieval times, and it was a major era for art. This era
brought a new wave of history in paintings. Some artists from this era that are well-known are
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. Their paintings are still looked at today! They
were a big inspiration to other artists. They created different techniques that artists still use
currently. A popular technique that was created was Sfumato. This was invented by da Vinci.
Sfumato is the technique for softening the transition between colors.
There were many techniques created in this time period that artists used to create famous
paintings. Some paintings that are still popular today are the ‘Mona Lisa’ (Leonardo da Vinci),
‘Starry Night’ (Vincent van Gogh), and ‘Scream’ (Edvard Munch). These are all famous paintings
that have deeper meanings behind them.
Not only is art a concept of beauty, but it is also a way of expressing ourselves. We put time
and effort into something that may seem so small and simple to others, but in reality, it is
special and meaningful to us. We can see the deeper meaning behind it and share it with others
in a simpler way. Sometimes words are hard to say, so people have a better time expressing
their beliefs, opinions, and thoughts into art. This takes us into the art forms that have been
recently made.
Art now days is not just painting and pottery. There is so much more to it. The general
definition of art is, “The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.” This
means that it can be anything as long as it takes creativity and imagination. Some forms of art
that aren’t usually considered are music, dancing, literature, architecture, photography, etc. It
doesn’t have to be visual. It can be many things.
Therefore, the late 19th century could also be seen as a time of artistic value. This was the
time of music and dance. It only grew and grew as time went on. In the 80’s, we saw a wide
range of music genres, a popular one being disco. This became incredibly popular during that
time, making a different form of art popular.
pottery, and designs that can be added. It truly is a beautiful art form. Every pottery is different
from the other, making it incredibly unique.
During medieval times, many paintings were being created for religious reasons. It was seen
in Islamic, Christian, and Jewish religions. An article says, “This gave rise to medieval paintings
that were mostly religious in nature and appeased the various gods that the artists would
follow.” During this time, there were also plenty of landscape paintings being made. These
became incredibly popular because they represented beautiful landscapes around the world.
This attracted more people, which led to more paintings being made.
The Renaissance era took place after Medieval times, and it was a major era for art. This era
brought a new wave of history in paintings. Some artists from this era that are well-known are
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. Their paintings are still looked at today! They
were a big inspiration to other artists. They created different techniques that artists still use
currently. A popular technique that was created was Sfumato. This was invented by da Vinci.
Sfumato is the technique for softening the transition between colors.
There were many techniques created in this time period that artists used to create famous
paintings. Some paintings that are still popular today are the ‘Mona Lisa’ (Leonardo da Vinci),
‘Starry Night’ (Vincent van Gogh), and ‘Scream’ (Edvard Munch). These are all famous paintings
that have deeper meanings behind them.
Not only is art a concept of beauty, but it is also a way of expressing ourselves. We put time
and effort into something that may seem so small and simple to others, but in reality, it is
special and meaningful to us. We can see the deeper meaning behind it and share it with others
in a simpler way. Sometimes words are hard to say, so people have a better time expressing
their beliefs, opinions, and thoughts into art. This takes us into the art forms that have been
recently made.
Art now days is not just painting and pottery. There is so much more to it. The general
definition of art is, “The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.” This
means that it can be anything as long as it takes creativity and imagination. Some forms of art
that aren’t usually considered are music, dancing, literature, architecture, photography, etc. It
doesn’t have to be visual. It can be many things.
Therefore, the late 19th century could also be seen as a time of artistic value. This was the
time of music and dance. It only grew and grew as time went on. In the 80’s, we saw a wide
range of music genres, a popular one being disco. This became incredibly popular during that
time, making a different form of art popular.
A lot of the art we have today is the same as art was back then. Only we have more advanced
tools which help us advance further in our art forms. Everyone is different, which makes the art
we create so unique. We get inspiration from past artists and use it in our own art. Graffiti
became popular in the 60’s and it was inspired by the people thousands of years ago that would
paint on the walls of their cave. There will always be a repeat of art, although it may be created
differently. Art has changed drastically throughout the years when it was first discovered, and it
will continue to change.
Paleolithic Period – Art, Tools, Hunter-Gatherers | Britannica
The History of Jewelry: From Ancient Times to Modern Day – HooShout
Neolithic Art and the New Stone Age (thoughtco.com)
History of Painting: Evolution Of The Greatest Form Of Art (portraitflip.com)
we create so unique. We get inspiration from past artists and use it in our own art. Graffiti
became popular in the 60’s and it was inspired by the people thousands of years ago that would
paint on the walls of their cave. There will always be a repeat of art, although it may be created
differently. Art has changed drastically throughout the years when it was first discovered, and it
will continue to change.
Paleolithic Period – Art, Tools, Hunter-Gatherers | Britannica
The History of Jewelry: From Ancient Times to Modern Day – HooShout
Neolithic Art and the New Stone Age (thoughtco.com)
History of Painting: Evolution Of The Greatest Form Of Art (portraitflip.com)
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