Art and Painting

Painting art dates back to prehistoric cave paintings. The function of prehistoric painting was ritualistic, devotional, decorative and the painters were considered skilled artisans rather than creative artists. The first fine art painting appeared in East Asia and Renaissance Europe, the fine artist obtained the social status of a scholar and courtier.

Fine art term is used to define any art form developed primarily for aesthetics rather than utility. The term is also used by schools and institutes to indicate a traditional perspective on the art forms, often implying an association with classic or academic art. «Fine» art doesn't mean quality but the purity of the discipline. It is vital to differentiate fine art and craftwork or applied art, such as textiles. Also one can mistakenly refer to the Fine Arts meaning the Performing Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, etc), but there is a faculty ( York University) that includes the "traditional" fine arts, design, and the "Performing Arts".

Fine art painting artists choose work's design, subject and imagery, invent their own language, experiment with unconventional materials and techniques. In course of it's development painting art was created with the help of such media as tempera, fresco, encaustic, oil, watercolour, ink, gouache, casein; mural, illuminated manuscript, scroll, screen, fan, easel, panel, miniature. Various styles, groups, movements utilized different techniques, elements of design. Despite of intense development and introduction of technological achievements, new media (video, installation art) in the 20th century painting didn't vanish. Instead there are lots of creative and talented painters worldwide that make painting develop and exist then.

Today art and painting are closely related options, artists locate their works at their websites and organize online art gallery sales. Now one can find works of different artists and purchase those paintings online, that is fast, easily, not leaving one's home. Of cause, there are local galleries, however if you are pressed for time than you can make up for lost time by browsing an online gallery or online art gallery sales.

www.klinkov.com website contains an online gallery that displays Valeriy Klinkov, contemporary Ukrainian artist, works. All the works can be obtained directly from painter. Painting is one of the most efficient, stylish elements with the help of which one can decorate one's home or office. We offer you such an opportunity!