The Classics

Classical art is all about Greek and Roman art. this was their era, both side dominated the classical era. they have dominated in the way or styles on how they approach their art. Both side's favorite styles are the humanism, naturalism, idealism, and rationalism. The style of Greek art was adopted by Romans. They copied the Greek on how they approach their architectural designs. but still, Greek for me was still dominant. Why you ask? Because they were the first to do that.

Romans however on the other side, they have improved the art that they copied from the Greeks. Their art was so majestic in many ways. Idealism was put together with sculptures. The body definition of their sculpture was way cool. They slightly over think in some ways like. they would totally enhance the body structure of their subject. Romans are perfectionist, I think? They are always like that. Not only with the sculptures, but also their architectural designs was beautiful. They created arches for religious purposes. I think?

Greeks we're the best when it comes to sculptures. It's just they move me. Just look at the details, the definition the angles. I mean, How perfect can it be? Even though the Romans stole their art. They were still not capable of surpassing the incredible talents of the Greeks. The Romans only prevail when it comes to their government. they we're very powerful when it comes to their government. Greeks use Idealism in their art that's why the details of their sculpture we're very distinct.

Influence of Ancient art

Ancient art is the root of all art. If the Ancient art was not recognize we would be artless these days. Having ancient art was a blessing, It was one of the reason why art is very beautiful now a day. Back then, art was not really that kinda recognizable, I mean their style was very different. Realism is not yet discovered back then. They are using these weird shapes. They very much focus on the architectual designs. Columns and buildings was one of their specialty. 

Ancient art was the basis of the modern art. Without ancient art, there would be no Modern art. The process of change took a while, people back then started experimenting, exploring their capabilities until they have discovered the other styles. Sculpture was one of the foundation of art. It was a big part of art. Then time passes by that many other style has been born. They were invented through the way of the modern art. For me, knowing the past can really affect the current styles of the different artist now a days. 

People change, they never stop changing, We never stopped. Our personality can affect our styles in art. When we develop our minds we also develop our styles. But, some people really stick to one style. Like me, At first I really love drawing anime, but as I grew up, as I mature, I realized that I should level up, that I should try to improve my drawing. Shifting my style to realism was one of my biggest step in my drawing skill. It was never easy. But ofcourse I continue to practice. I've changed my style because I became obsessed with ancient art.

Hyperrealism Style

What is my favorite style? For me, it's Hyperrealism. Because, I want to make my drawings look so alive, that's why I pursue my style up until now. Hyperrealism may be hard, But when you see the result, it is so much relaxing and exciting. Many people is very much into realism. Hyperrealism is not the same as Realism. Hyperrealism so much more realistic than Realism itself. In Hyperrealism, you will explore all the shadings needed, from Highlights to Shadows. What's interesting is that, It's very entertaining when your starting to draw yourself.

To be Honest, My very first style was anime. I was very much into Anime. When I was 6, I started drawing dragonball, but soon as I reach 13, I still can't draw a perfect anime. So,  I decided to change my style. I started drawing eyes, nose, mouth, and etc... at first it's boring, but when you see your improvment changing so much, you just can't stop. I was already 16 when I learned how to draw the eye, Hyperrealism style ofcourse. I've improved it just by watching it on Youtube. Exploring Hyperrealism was very fun, I hope that you should try it yourself. I promise it won't hurt to draw yourself.

Hyperrealism arts made me comfortable with my sketches. As I soon started learning, It made me confident everytime I finish one artwork. At first, when your about to start, It's so much frustating. Why? Because when your not in the zone, You just can't start your drawing. Even if your just going to draw a simple circle. Because your too afraid to mess up your art. Well, for me, it is very normal to fail for the first time, but in the second time, why else should you fail again? you have already fail in the first attempt why repeat it again in the second try. And that's why I love Hyperrealism. It challenges me to work hard to be one of the greatest Hyperrealism artist.

What about Vincent Van Gogh?

Vincent Van Gogh has a very unique style of painting. Before he was noticed by the society, he only started painting just by experimenting. In other words, He is self-taught. He only started in black and white. He practiced and practiced until he had the courage the put some colors in his art. Van Gogh had painted 1,000 painting just because he is depressed. Painting is one of his outlets from his depression. He's works are very admirable and special because due to the fact that his depiction of figures, light, and landscape can be admired without the need of colors. Drawing allowed Van Gogh to capture light and images quickly than with painting. Van Gogh also produce almost 150 watercolor paintings during his lifetime.

Van Gogh liked painting dark and melancholy colors that suit his artworks. He was also influenced by Japanese art. That's why he paint dark outlines and fill it with thick color. His style changed when he moved to Paris in 1886. That was the time when he was influence by the Impressionists and Neo-Impressionists. Van Gogh suddenly uses light color palette of red, orange, yellows, greens, blues, and experimented with the broken brush strokes of the impressionists. Such experimentation became the Self-portrait with a Straw Hat of 1885.

Van Gogh had painted over 30 self-portraits between 1886 and 1889. His collection of self-portraits places him among the most productive self-portraits of all time. Also in 1888 Van Gogh moved from Paris to Arles and lived for some time with Gauguin. Gauguin bought a bale of jute and both artist used this for their canvases, causing them to apply paint thickly and to use heavier brush strokes. Van Gogh started copying Gauguin's technique. Van Gogh's emerging style saw him emotionally reacting to subjects through his use of color and brush works. Being inspired by the light and vibrant colors of the provencal spring, Van Gogh created 14 paintings of orchards in less than four weeks.

Behind the Painting "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci painted his masterpiece called "Mona Lisa" in a poplar wood panel between 1503 and 1506. This painting now hangs in the Louvre in Paris. This was considered as the most famous painting of all time. Just look at the details on how its been drawn. The most specific part that attracted me the most is the hair strands. Just look at it, for me Leonardo was such a genius. Some people say that the painting's subject is Leonardo's mother Caterina in a distant memory. She died in 1495. Lisa del Giocondo's job was to be the model only.

This painting was so amazing. I was so speechless when it comes to the details in it's background. The environment behind Mona Lisa for me, is very relaxing. The clothing is highly detailed, just look at that curves. But there's something that bothered me, I was really looking for her eyebrow. According to the internet, the original Mona Lisa had eyebrows. So it really bothers me just by looking at it. I'm amaze on how he painted the details in the water. It's like Leonardo painted Lisa del Giocondo outside. The whole painting was a pure satisfaction for me.

Mona Lisa's smile inspired many writers, singers, and painter. The size of the canvas is 30-1/4 x 21 inches. There also a rumors that one painter imitated the Mona Lisa. The imitator, imitated the painting from every brush strokes until the coating. But the differences is that the imitator change the looks of Mona Lisa. It had felt more alive. But nothing can compare to the original artwork of Leonardo da Vinci. The genius who struggled in every inch of the way to paint this masterpiece. 

History within the Art

What are the connection between Arts and History? The connection between those two is that they are both important to the society. You maybe asking why? How could it be important to the society? Well, for me without art, life would be so boring. Art made our simple lives entertaining. Knowing art, is also knowing history. Because to understand the art, you must know it's origin or it's story. If you can understand the history of the art, you can appreciate the art much more.

If you think, art and history does not somehow connect, then your not listening in your history class. art gives life to our environment. for example, to represent the beautiful history of something or someplace it can be represent it with art. like statues, painting, and also sculptures. For me, that's one of the only way to connect or even revive the history to this present time. At first, it so much hard to understand, unless you got passion in it or you just want to know it's past. so for me, knowing art is also knowing the past.

Art signifies History through proof. Art defines the history. Some people say "To see is to believe." so many people prefer looking than reading. They want to see proof than to read books. Because some of the writings are just fake, people always seek the truth, that's why they often go to the museum to look at the evidence that the history that they are curious about is true. Art is a very big piece in the puzzle of life, without art, life will have a big empty space in it. It would never be the same like it was is the past, so don't stop creating art. It helps the puzzle of life to be complete. Creating your own art is also creating your own history.

Changes on Society through Advertisements.

Advertisements can change people. How? People from around the world rely on TV to see some new appliances or foods, etc... Last time I checked the newest food is on the Billboard, you see? Back then, people used to go to the market or food chain just to know their newest product, but know? they rely on TV, Billboard, Radios, Magazines, and etc... So for me, The effects of Advertising is, It made people more lazy than ever before. It's just how I see it, I mean, Why should we even bother going to the place to check their new product? why not wait for it to be air on the television.