The word “painting” came from the Russian words “live” and “write”, the phrase “live letter” is obtained. Painting as a form of art means the image of the real world, drawn using improvised materials (pencils, paints, plasticine, etc.) on flat surfaces. We can say that the projection of the real world through the prism of the artist’s imagination is painting.
Types of painting
This type of fine art is replete with a variety of types and techniques of depicting reality, which depend not only on the technique of the artist’s work and materials used, but also on the content and semantic message of creativity. In order to convey feelings, emotions and thoughts, the artist primarily uses the rules of the game with color and light: the ratio of color shades and the play of glare and shadow. Thanks to this secret, the pictures are really alive.
To achieve this effect, you need to skillfully use colorful materials. Therefore, painting, the types of which depend on the technique of drawing and types of paint, can use watercolor, oil, tempera, pastel, gouache, wax, acrylic and more. It all depends on the desire of the artist.
In the visual arts, there are such basic types of painting:
1. Monumental painting. From the very name of this type of art it blows that creation will live for many centuries. This view implies a symbiosis of architecture and fine art. Monumental painting is most often seen in religious temples: these are painted walls, arches, arches and ceilings. When the drawing and the building itself become one, such works have a deep meaning and carry global cultural value. Murals more and more fall under this type of painting. They are usually performed not only with paints, but also with ceramic tiles, glass, colored stones, shell rock, etc.
2. Easel painting. Types of such fine art are very common and accessible to any artist. For the painting to be considered easel, the creator will need a canvas (easel) and a frame under it. Thus, the picture will be independent in nature, and there is no difference where and in which architectural structure it is located.
3. Decorative and applied painting. The types and forms of expression of creativity are unlimited, and this type of art can serve as evidence. Decorative and applied art has existed for more than a thousand years: these are home decorations, painting dishes, creating souvenirs, painting fabrics, furniture, etc. The essence of creativity is to make the subject and the drawing on it as one. It is considered bad taste when an artist depicts an absolutely inappropriate picture on an object.
4. Theatrical and decorative painting implies a visual design for theatrical performances, as well as cinema. This type of art allows the viewer to more accurately understand and accept the image of a play, performance or film.
Painting genres
In the theory of art, it is considered important to highlight the genres of painting, each of which has its own characteristics:
- Portrait.
- Still life.
- Scenery.
- Iconography.
- Animalism.
- Gen.
- Story.
These are the main genres of painting that have existed for a long time in the history of art. But progress does not stand still. Every year, the list of genres is growing and expanding. So, there were abstraction and fantasy, minimalism, etc.