Different Forms of Art

There are different forms of art which affect our emotions and feelings. This article will attempt to discuss the different
art forms that make our life more enriching.
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How do we define art? Art is a medium through which we express our emotions, intellect and ideas. It is through art
that we can communicate to the world our inner feelings and our creativity that only exists within our minds. Art has
many forms from visual arts to performing arts. Many great civilizations and cultures are perceived to be great because
they were advanced in arts. The strength and culture of an entire nation or civilization rests upon how rich the art of
that particular country or civilization is. There are different forms of art like painting, sculpture, literature, architecture,
music, dance, theater, photography and films. ere we will discuss the different art forms and how they have evolved
through the centuries.
What are the Different Art Forms
!hatever form of art we see, its main characteristic is that it is pleasing to the senses. It expresses the feelings and
emotions of the artist and it can be interpreted in different ways by different people. Any type of art, essentially tells a
story. It is a form of communication with another human being that is indirect but deeply profound. Art has a tendency
to deeply move our soul and most masterpieces that we see in museums are a silent testimony to that. Although there
are many different forms of art, they can be divided into two classes" visual art and performing art. #isual art includes
paintings, sculpture, literature, calligraphy, photography and architecture. $erforming arts are all forms of dance,
music, theater, opera and films. Another way that in which different art forms are classified are fine art, commercial
art, modern art and applied art. owever, such classifications are a little confusing since some of these art forms tend
to overlap and what might be considered as applied art by one person can be considered as fine art by another.
Visual Arts
#isual art can be defined as a form of art that uses any medium to represent the artist%s idea, emotion and imagination.
#isual art like paintings, sculptures and architecture have evolved with time and different periods saw the emergence
of different art movements. The most famous art movements and styles are Impressionism, cubism, surrealism,
expressionism, favism, art noveu, realism and relativism. #isual arts can be further classified as"
Drawing & 'rawing is a representation of any form or ob(ect by hand through the medium of pencil, pen, charcoal, etc.
'rawings are not necessarily a depiction of what we see around us. A drawing can also be abstract, illustrating certain
emotions and ideas that are in the mind of the artist and which are open to interpretation. There are many drawing and
sketching techni)ues and what an artist uses depends upon his skills and preferences.
Painting & $aintings are classified according to the style in which they are made as well as the genre and main ob(ect
of the painting. *till life, landscapes, seascapes, abstract and pop art are the different types of painting genres that are
popular among artists. Moreover, the kind of medium used for the painting like oil colors, pastels, water colors,
charcoal and the surface that it is painted on, whether it is canvas or paper has a bearing on how the painting would
look.
Sculpture & *culptures are also among the different art forms that falls under visual art. *culptures can be defined as a
three&dimensional art form that uses materials like clay, stone or wood for its execution. *culptures are essentially
made in two ways. +ither they are formed bit by bit into a particular shape and structure as it is in the case of a clay
sculpture or it is chiseled and carved from a block of wood or a piece of stone. There are many clay sculpture ideas
that an amateur can take inspiration from while attempting to make a sculpture.
Calligraphy & The art of writing letters in a manner that it looks visually appealing is defined as calligraphy.
,alligraphy is a form of visual art that has great commercial value and is much sought after. -or calligraphy, a special
calligraphy pen with a flat nib or brushes dipped in paint is often used. There are many calligraphy styles and usually it
takes months of training and skill to learn these calligraphy alphabets and styles.
Photography & $hotography is the art of producing an image of an ob(ect on a photographic film. The way the image
is captured with the use of light differs from photographer to photographer. There are different types of photography,
from fashion photography, wildlife photography, food photography to wedding photography and more. Also take a
look at the various types of photography.
Applied Art
Applied art is a part of visual art and it can be defined as art that has practical application as well as functionality. .et
us discuss the different types of applied art.
Architecture & Architecture is a form of applied art and /ohann !olfgang #an rightly said that 0Architecture is frozen
music0. Architecture can be classified as commercial or applied art. 'esigning and building any construction might
seem to be a marvel of science, but good architectural design is actually a form of art. An architectural design should
not only be functional but also aesthetically pleasing. There are different architectural styles from ,olonial, #ictorian,
-rench ,olonial, *panish to the modern ones.
Fashion Design & -ashion design is the art of designing apparel that are aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.
-ashion design involves working with different types of fabrics and patterns which are then designed into garments.
1ood design, great fit and impeccable style are the hallmarks of a great fashion design.
Jewelry Design & /ewelry design is also a different form of art and it involves the design of intricate pieces of (ewelry
from metals, wood or plastic. Metals that are primarily used for designing (ewelry are gold, silver, platinum, copper,
etc. /ewelry design also incorporates precious and semi precious stones for its execution. A good (ewelry design should
not only have a great design and style but should be wearable too.
Wood Crafts & Any ob(ect that is made with wood that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye as well as functional is
called wood crafts. -urniture and decor items are examples of woodworking. 'esign can be curved on wood or
different wood pieces can be (oined together in wood craft.
nterior Design & The art of planning the design, layout and style of an architectural space, be it home or office is
called interior design. Interior designing includes furnishings, furniture placement, layout of the interiors and many
other factors.
#isual art is a highly evolved one and there are many people who are masters in their field. ow can anyone not be
moved by looking at .eonardo da #inci%s Mona .isa or the beautiful !ater .ilies painting by ,laude Monet. $ablo
$icasso, #an 1ogh, 2aphael, *alvador 'ali and /ohn ,onstable are some notable names in the field of paintings and
sculpture.
Performing Arts
3f all the different forms of art, performing arts is much appreciated and en(oyed by people & dance, music, opera,
films, theater, drama 4more on the elements of drama5, magic shows and stand up comedies. Artists that perform these
arts are known by the type of art that they have perfected. *ingers, actors, comics, magicians, dancers and musicians
are all people who do these performing arts. .et us discuss the different forms of performing arts one by one.
Dance & Moving the body in a particular se)uence to music is called dancing and there are many forms of dance. A
particular dance form can be from a particular region or country that has the steps and movement to a particular type of
music prevalent there. 'ance is a kind of non verbal communication and movement of the body is aesthetically
pleasing and harmonious. 6oth classical as well as modern dance are different forms of performing art.
7 6allet 'ancing 7 6allroom 'ancing 7 *alsa 'ancing 7 Tango 'ancing 7 .ine 'ancing 7 Tap 'ancing 7 6elly 'ancing
7 .atin 'ancing 7 -lamenco 'ancing 7 ip op 'ance
Singing & The act of producing sound with the voice in a rhythmic manner so as to be pleasing to the ear is known as
singing. *inging is often accompanied by the use of musical instruments. There are different singing styles ranging
from operatic, classical, modern, country, pop, etc. There are many famous singers in the world who have incredible
talent and voice )uality. .earning to sing takes a lot of dedication and effort and only the truly talented can attain great
heights of fame.
Films and !heater & Another form of performing art is theater and films. 6oth theater and films use stories that
captures the imagination of people. It is also a good form of entertainment. Theater as a form of art has evolved from
medieval times to become one of the best mode of entertainment. Theater artists perform in front of an audience and
there are various forms of theater that are performed across different regions of the world. In films, a story is revealed
that is enacted by actors and has elements of dance and music to give people a complete entertainment package. 3pera,
carnivals, circus, magic shows and concerts are also different art forms that are performing in nature.
"usic & 3ne of the most difficult art forms to define, music is also one of the most admired art forms. Any harmonious
sound either vocal or produced from a musical instrument can be defined as music. 6ut music is so much more than
that. Music has the power to change our mood, lift our spirits and emotionally move us. There are different types of
music from rock music, country music, (azz and soul.
7 6lues Music 7 ,lassical Music 7 ,ountry Music 7 1ospel Music 7 Indie Music 7 Indie 2ock 7 2ock Music 7 2ock and
2oll 7 2ap Music 7 *oul Music
Art is symbolic representation of ideas and thoughts. It has the power to move us. 'ifferent art forms work are an
expression of the feelings, imagination and creativity of an individual. Art knows no boundaries and the different art
forms are always of help whenever we feel the need to stimulate our senses.
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