History and Aesthetics of Painter Art

The art of painting is as old as humanity. From the prolific artists of the Lascaux caves in France to the eternal masterpieces of Renaissance artists of Monet and van Gogh, art has played an aesthetic role through the ages. With a variety of different schools of art forms coming up, the painter art was launched into classical societies with frescoes and murals. The different forms of art of painters were developed into several styles including historical, religious, allegorical, landscape and still life over the years.

Coming to the aspect of Israeli painter art, it came into prominence at the time of Cezannian rebellion and is marked by rapid stylistic changes. Reuven Rubin, one of the leading artists in Israel began his career at the time when Israeli art was beginning to flourish and develop. The history of the country and the unrest is depicted well within the paintings of that era. The world renowned Cezannesque landscapes of Rubin of 1920s have a distinct style and the amalgamation of both modern and native styles. They portray the inhabitants and landscape of Israel in an elegant style.

Israeli art was given impetus with the success of Reuyen Rubin and the recurring themes of the paintings included Arabs and Jews while the sunny depictions of Jerusalem were one of the main themes. Other themes included folklore, biblical landscapes and people carrying on with their daily tasks. In 1924, he was the pioneer artists to hold a solo exhibition in Jerusalem at the Tower of David. Experts have linked his style to that of Rousseau and the intense exposure to Byzantine art of Romania, where he was a native of. His much read biography, 'My life- My Art' was published in 1969 and most of his paintings were donated to the city of Tel Aviv.

The trend of painter art in Israel has caught the fancy of people worldwide and as more art galleries present the work of talented artist, the art market has visibly grown in the nation. In 2007, at the art auction of Sotheby in New York, Rubin's work was in the top ten slots of artists. That is the true value of painter art in the realm of art connoisseurs. The appreciation of painter art has grown in demand not only in Israel but all over the world and more artists are holding solo exhibitions with larger audience appreciation. If you are interested in buying or viewing painter art, there are numerous websites that showcase the great talent of artists online.

Anita Satin Choudhary writes for Painter Art Gallery. Browse the gallery for unique collection of paintings and art gallery online. Check out Painter art.

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Japanese Calligraphy History

Japanese calligraphy is a visual art, using the symbols of the Japanese language (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji).

5th century C.E. is the time period in which Kanji (Chinese characters) was fully used in Japan. By the 6th century, there were about 50,000 Kanji and 5 major styles of calligraphy, though only 3 are mainly used today. There are also a number of other styles that are not widely used, but do exist. Japanese calligraphy and Chinese calligraphy are very much alike, since it derived from Chinese calligraphy. The technique and tools are essentially the same. The styles do differ quite a bit, such as Japan's own character system. Kana (Hiragana and Katakana).

During the Heian period, a new style of calligraphy was created, a style that made Japanese calligraphy unique from chinese calligraphy. It was first used in a poem written back in 749 C.E. Soon after, the official Japanese way of calligraphy was founded, which was known as wayo. Wayo was practiced as a Japanese art style until the mid 19th century. The founders of Wayo were the Sanseki, which translates to "three brush traces." The three were known as: Ono no Michikaze, Fujiwara no Yukinari, and Fujiwara no Sukemasa. Michikaze served as an archetype for a Buddist temple in Kyoto, called the Shoren-in, and through this he developed another style of Japanese calligraphy, Oie. It was used for official documents during the Edo period of Japan. Yukinari (known as the master of kana) founded Sensoji (Buddist Temple) calligraphy, which later became the leading style of wayo.

Tokugawa Ieyasu became shogun in 1603, and was in power until his death in 1616. This marked the beginning of the Edo era, which was a time of peace for Japan that lasted 250 years. Japan only used a style called karayo during this time. The Daishi school focused on the study of the "eight principles of the character yong" and the and 72 types of "brush energy." In 1664, a book was made based on these principles, which continued its development.

Hon'ami Koetsu, Konoe Nobutada, and Shokado Shojo; those three were known as the three Kan'ei Sanpitsu. Koetsu painted a backdrop of decorative and floral patterns, along with his calligraphy provided a poetic essence. Because of this unique calligraphy to Japan, he is considered one of the greatest calligraphers using the wayo style of calligraphy. Nobutada's role in art has been highly overlooked due to his aristocracy, though he was a poet, calligrapher, painter and diarist. Shojo dedicated himself to, painting, poetry, and the tea ceremony. The end of the Edo period meant studies turned to the main three styles: Kaisho, Gyosho, and Sosho.

In modern times, in Japan, Japanese calligraphy is an elementary school subject, and in high school an elective. Several colleges do have Japanese calligraphy departments though. Western artists have also been influenced by Japanese calligraphy, and studied it as well as worked on their own art of course! Today, it is a hobby taken by many.

Lastly, there is a society in present time known as the Bokuteki-kai. This society focuses on training professional calligraphers, and the better you are, the higher you rank, eventually making you a teacher in the art of Japanese calligraphy.

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What Is Pop Art? The History

Although difficult to define any genre of art, Pop Art is particularly elusive in that it reflects the current fads and imagery associated with consumerism and popular culture. Today, Pop Art can be characterized by its vibrant colors, dark outlines and often playful content that make it so attractive to the general public. As a growing and constantly evolving movement, few people realize it was founded over five decades ago.

The Golden Age of the movement took place between 1958 and 1975. It was one of the biggest art movements of the twentieth century, despite many critics denouncing this new style as "kitsch", or a tasteless and cheap imitation of true, valuable art. The term Pop Art was first coined by Lawrence Alloway, an English art critic, in an edition of Architectural Digest. He used this phrase to describe a break from the elitism that was associated with the predominant art of the time.

The Pop Art movement was the result of a combination of two factors: the 1950's postwar economic boom and a general frustration among artists with Abstract Expressionism. After World War II, the market for consumer goods ballooned as a growing middle class began to indulge in luxury items. As a result, advertising agencies expanded their grasp on the American landscape and utilized radio, television and print to drive demand. This led to products being mass marketed and advertised like never before.

During this boom many artists were becoming frustrated with the predominant art style of the time, Abstract Expressionism. Abstract Expressionism was a nontraditional art form popular in the early half of the twentieth century. It expressed ideas and emotions through abstract or non representational means. A backlash developed against this style, first in Britain and then the United States. Many artists believed it was elitist and exclusionary, as its content was often left to scholars for interpretation. Others noted that these pieces were solely found in the galleries of renowned museums, or in the expensive homes of private collectors.

A desire emerged to make art more accessible to the average American. Pop Art artists wanted to take their work out of galleries, and allow them to be appreciated in everyday homes. They began to create content and imagery that was familiar to the blue-collar consumer, with a message or meaning that was decipherable. A handful of artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Tom Wesselmann were pioneers in the history of Pop Art. They recognized the value of comic book pages and modern advertising, and drew inspiration from magazines, television and even film.

Since this Golden Age, a number of waves have come after it. Each generation of Pop Art artists have interpreted the influence of mass media on society differently. Today, artists such as Romero Britto, Carlos Navarro and Tim Rogerson are a part of the new wave of artists. This new generation of artists utilize vibrant colors and cartoon themes to convey often complex forms and ideas. Although Pop Art spans over 50 years and has evolved greatly, the original objective of bringing art in to the home of the average American persists.

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