Art can be classified in 2 categories i.e. fine arts and performing arts.
However, the term 'art' is considered different from 'arts'. The former is used
to group together only the visual forms of art. Other types such as literature
and performing arts do not come under the term 'art'. A broad classification of
visual arts classifies them into different groups like painting, drawing,
sculpting, architecture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, collage, digital
graphics, film-making, etc. Earlier, handicrafts and applied arts were not part
of this category. It was only in the beginning of 20th century that the 'Arts
and Crafts Movement' (Britain) brought a lease of life to these art forms.
Painting
It is said that painting is the art of depicting the beauty of nature. For some, painting could be a medium of expressing their feelings. For few others it could be a way of depicting the surroundings they observe. Painting is basically an art of applying pigment to a surface (medium) like canvas, paper, wall, wood panel, etc. Brush is a tool commonly used for painting. There are many different forms of painting. Landscape painting and abstract painting are the common.
Sculpting
A sculpture is a three-dimensional artwork created with the help of materials like rocks, wood, plastic, clay, etc. Carving out a sculpture and assembling it are the 2 different ways. In some cases, sculptures may also be painted.
Painting
It is said that painting is the art of depicting the beauty of nature. For some, painting could be a medium of expressing their feelings. For few others it could be a way of depicting the surroundings they observe. Painting is basically an art of applying pigment to a surface (medium) like canvas, paper, wall, wood panel, etc. Brush is a tool commonly used for painting. There are many different forms of painting. Landscape painting and abstract painting are the common.
Sculpting
A sculpture is a three-dimensional artwork created with the help of materials like rocks, wood, plastic, clay, etc. Carving out a sculpture and assembling it are the 2 different ways. In some cases, sculptures may also be painted.
New Age Visual Arts
The new age arts are a product of industrial revolution. Development of technology leads to use of different techniques for creating these artworks. Photography is one such art to have developed with the invention of camera and photographic film.
The new age arts are a product of industrial revolution. Development of technology leads to use of different techniques for creating these artworks. Photography is one such art to have developed with the invention of camera and photographic film.
Digital Art
The digital or computer art is widely used in creating websites, video games, clip arts, templates etc. Use of computer in the field of visual arts began in the 1960s. In today's digital art industry, animation is the buzzword. Use of 3D animation techniques is made in many different fields like filmmaking, TV advertising, web advertising, etc. Digital technology has given a boost to the art industry since newer and innovative tools have been developed.
Filmmaking
Filmmaking comes under the discipline of visual arts. However, scriptwriting, music, and many such arts converge and complement each other in this art form. A story or script is the core or soul of a film. It acts as a thread that guides the process of making a film. Incorporating features like audio and video offer viewers with a complete and fulfilling experience. It is the main reason why movies have become so popular.
The topic of visual arts is vast and a rough outline of different forms of these arts is presented above. Many other art forms like literature and performing arts are however, not included. The brief account of different types of art presented above should help readers gain a better understanding of them.
The digital or computer art is widely used in creating websites, video games, clip arts, templates etc. Use of computer in the field of visual arts began in the 1960s. In today's digital art industry, animation is the buzzword. Use of 3D animation techniques is made in many different fields like filmmaking, TV advertising, web advertising, etc. Digital technology has given a boost to the art industry since newer and innovative tools have been developed.
Filmmaking
Filmmaking comes under the discipline of visual arts. However, scriptwriting, music, and many such arts converge and complement each other in this art form. A story or script is the core or soul of a film. It acts as a thread that guides the process of making a film. Incorporating features like audio and video offer viewers with a complete and fulfilling experience. It is the main reason why movies have become so popular.
The topic of visual arts is vast and a rough outline of different forms of these arts is presented above. Many other art forms like literature and performing arts are however, not included. The brief account of different types of art presented above should help readers gain a better understanding of them.
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Find the words and
word combinations in the text and underline the sentences: fine arts,
performing arts, visual forms, classify, express, painting, drawing, sculpting, architecture,
printmaking, ceramics, photography, collage, digital graphics, film-making,
depict, observe, landscape, abstract, assemble, light patterns, emit, reflect, surface, he digital or computer
art, innovative tools, scriptwriting
