Abcs Of Reclaimed Wood Wall Art
The history of Western arts is reduced largely to history of European arts from the Middle Ages and the classical Greco-Roman arts; and the beginning of arts history with the civilizations that are considered precedents (Egypt and the Middle East). The artistic manifestations of earlier times in Europe and the Mediterranean basin are very different, because although some are very distant in time and have a great cultural distance (prehistoric arts); other non (reclaimed wood wall art).
The painters then passed to increase the realism ofir work using the new techniques of perspective (recently rediscovered and well developed), representing a more realistic three dimensions. The manipulation of light and and shadow, present in work of Ticciano with contrasting tones, was performed excellently by chiaroscuro techniques developed by Leonardo da Vinci. The sculptors also rediscover many ancient techniques.
In antiquity, arts was associated with the formal requirements of religious rituals: most of monuments and elements with undeniable arts value that have survived (painting, sculpture, architecture), were intended to symbolize the royal power and myths celestial world. This view of arts is especially between the Egyptians and Babylonians. In Egyptian arts is a celebration of eternal life, manifesting in early days the idea that Pharaoh was still living after his physical death. In Egypt, from the earliest dynasties, Pharaoh was conceived as responsible for Maat, Universal Order and Justice, and this will be reflected in arts.
This kind of arts is often called Renaissance classicism. The three most influential Renaissance arts are Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti and Raphael Sanzio, belonging to Italian Renaissance. Another figure equally important but less known Renaissance (in this case, of Flemish painting) is Jan van Eyck, Dutch painter.
Since the fall of Roman Empire, many of arts techniques of ancient Greece were lost, leading to medieval painting to be mostly two dimensional. As there was no notion of perspective in arts, the people portrayed were older or younger painted according to their importance. Along with painting, tapestry was the most important form of medieval arts, considering that the tapestries were necessary to keep the heat inside the castle (built in stone) during winter. The most famous medieval tapestry is the cycle The Lady and the Unicorn.
The two main architectural styles (mainly related to construction of cathedrals) were the Romanesque and Gothic. The Romanesque is characterized by thick walls and massive structures, just lightened by openings. The Gothic, characterized by buildings of greater height and with a large number of openings, marked the emergence of new building techniques, being able to dispense with thick walls through the use of vaults in which the rib structure is independent from cloths.
Baroque arts is often seen as parts of a strategy of Counter or Catholic reform: the arts element of rise of spiritual life of Catholic Church. To some arts historians the emphasis Baroque arts gives grandeur is seen as a reflection of Absolutism. Louis XIV of France said: "I am the embodiment of grandeur", and many Baroque arts served kings seeking the same goal. However, the Baroque love of detail is often regarded as the result of excessive ornamentalism, somehow, vulgar, especially when the Baroque evolves into decorative Rococo style.
It should be noted that the people in Middle Ages did not have the habit of reading, and very few had access to writing and could read. Therefore, arts was a way to spread in society the doctrine of Christianity. It is difficult to identify individual arts in this period, except for some foreman in architectural construction, and most of works are by anonymous authors. The Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci is the symbol of humanistic spirit of Renaissance. The arts of this period A period reflects do arts design features: classicism, reason and symmetry.
The painters then passed to increase the realism ofir work using the new techniques of perspective (recently rediscovered and well developed), representing a more realistic three dimensions. The manipulation of light and and shadow, present in work of Ticciano with contrasting tones, was performed excellently by chiaroscuro techniques developed by Leonardo da Vinci. The sculptors also rediscover many ancient techniques.
In antiquity, arts was associated with the formal requirements of religious rituals: most of monuments and elements with undeniable arts value that have survived (painting, sculpture, architecture), were intended to symbolize the royal power and myths celestial world. This view of arts is especially between the Egyptians and Babylonians. In Egyptian arts is a celebration of eternal life, manifesting in early days the idea that Pharaoh was still living after his physical death. In Egypt, from the earliest dynasties, Pharaoh was conceived as responsible for Maat, Universal Order and Justice, and this will be reflected in arts.
This kind of arts is often called Renaissance classicism. The three most influential Renaissance arts are Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti and Raphael Sanzio, belonging to Italian Renaissance. Another figure equally important but less known Renaissance (in this case, of Flemish painting) is Jan van Eyck, Dutch painter.
Since the fall of Roman Empire, many of arts techniques of ancient Greece were lost, leading to medieval painting to be mostly two dimensional. As there was no notion of perspective in arts, the people portrayed were older or younger painted according to their importance. Along with painting, tapestry was the most important form of medieval arts, considering that the tapestries were necessary to keep the heat inside the castle (built in stone) during winter. The most famous medieval tapestry is the cycle The Lady and the Unicorn.
The two main architectural styles (mainly related to construction of cathedrals) were the Romanesque and Gothic. The Romanesque is characterized by thick walls and massive structures, just lightened by openings. The Gothic, characterized by buildings of greater height and with a large number of openings, marked the emergence of new building techniques, being able to dispense with thick walls through the use of vaults in which the rib structure is independent from cloths.
Baroque arts is often seen as parts of a strategy of Counter or Catholic reform: the arts element of rise of spiritual life of Catholic Church. To some arts historians the emphasis Baroque arts gives grandeur is seen as a reflection of Absolutism. Louis XIV of France said: "I am the embodiment of grandeur", and many Baroque arts served kings seeking the same goal. However, the Baroque love of detail is often regarded as the result of excessive ornamentalism, somehow, vulgar, especially when the Baroque evolves into decorative Rococo style.
It should be noted that the people in Middle Ages did not have the habit of reading, and very few had access to writing and could read. Therefore, arts was a way to spread in society the doctrine of Christianity. It is difficult to identify individual arts in this period, except for some foreman in architectural construction, and most of works are by anonymous authors. The Vitruvian Man by Leonardo da Vinci is the symbol of humanistic spirit of Renaissance. The arts of this period A period reflects do arts design features: classicism, reason and symmetry.
About the Author:
For custom reclaimed wood wall art, turn to our online store right away. We ship to all over US as shown here at http://www.willcoxon.com.