Print – modern elite art Automatic translate
Back in the Renaissance, during the time of great artists, every rich person wanted to show off an original interior, an expensive, unique collection of paintings or sculptures. A real work of art with the original signature of the artist was not cheap at all, however, it was not only the desire to succeed in everything and be the first collector among the owners of real works, but also to pay tribute to true creativity and art.
Wall painting with masterpiece images has been known since the time of Leonardo da Vinci. The artist painted the walls of the temple for years and painted portraits for specific clients. The most famous artists of today were in the service of wealthy lords and dukes. Then the tradition spread to Picasso and Dali. Abstractionists of the beginning of the last century were at the peak of popularity thanks to a completely new perception of the world and the transfer of this idea to canvases. A huge number of wealthy people sought to collect the original works of these artists.
Naturally, the fashion for real paintings has caused prints with images of famous paintings to soar to the heights of popularity. Original images of people, animals and historical events still decorate the walls and ceilings of palaces and estates of rich people. The tradition of painting has become especially widespread in silk-screen printing, a very luxurious way of creating beautiful paintings and miniatures. Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the fashion for so-called prints - copies of original works of art, has been embodied in seriography - printing using silk mesh. Of course, to this day the originals are considered something special, but, unfortunately, there are not enough talented artists and real masterpieces for everyone. Many people want to see an absolutely accurate embodiment of Mona Lisa, Madonna or the Last Supper in their apartment, which is why canvas printing exists . Thus, the fashion for prints, of course, remains very relevant and popular.
A special distinctive feature of the print is its right to be considered an independent work of art. This is not just a printed copy or reproduction, it can be a completely original work, and at the same time genuine and original. So, by the middle of the last century, talents had appeared in this area, and the widespread use of prints in interiors using wide ranges of colors and shades influenced the attitude towards seriography. In the human mind, this method of applying paint and creating copies has become a full-fledged creative activity. At the same time, a copied painting, be it an ancient image by Van Gogh or Michelangelo, or the authors of modern seriography, is absolutely no different from the original. It has its own signature and number, guaranteeing originality to the owner. Naturally, few people can afford such a pleasure, especially if there are very few organizations that have the right to provide such services.
It is not easy to make a real authentic and high-quality painting, much less obtain the right to use original copies and authentic images. The monopoly in this matter gives rise to quite high prices. The more interesting and original the image you are going to get, the higher the price will be. Size and quality also matter here. At the same time, prices are approximately the same in different parts of the world, not counting some counterfeit options. Since, by purchasing an original print, you are acquiring a fairly valuable copy that will remain in your possession for centuries.
Some question whether prints belong to real art. It cannot be classified as either painting or photography. However, it is enough to recall the famous Andy Warhol collection with images of Marilyn Monroe. One cannot but agree that Warhol managed to reflect the uniqueness of Marilyn. The unusual method of execution emphasized the elegance of the Hollywood star, enclosing her now classic images in an original frame. Of course, Marilyn herself was created for the camera and images, but the collection was still worth the money for which it was sold.
Authors, as a rule, sign their works with an original signature and personally participate in the reproduction of the painting at all stages. The higher the quality, authenticity and talent of the author, the greater the participation of the creator in all works. The circulation is also limited to a certain number of plays. The smaller the circulation, the more expensive the seriography becomes.
Today, print is considered the culture of the rich, not so much due to its high price, but due to its recognition in high circles. Exhibitions of such art are attended by wealthy people. The works sold at auction are also examined mainly by connoisseurs from the upper strata of society. Such a culture cannot but be recognized among the ordinary population. Of course, as mentioned above, not everyone can afford this, but exhibitions can be made accessible to everyone.
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