Each child born to a family is unique, and often quite different. Though the procedures leading to conception may have been very different in each case the parents bring the same sets of DNA each time. There may be family resemblances but it is most likely that each child will be different, sometimes markedly. The same applies in art reproductions.
When sitting down before a masterpiece with the intention of reproducing it an artist has some advantages over the original artist. His subject will not move to scratch an itch and nor will clouds drift over a landscape. More importantly, the composition of colors and shapes will have been worked out by someone else in advance and the major challenge is to reproduce this faithfully
Advances in technology changed the face of the art world. Before photography and machine reproduction technology artists were sought out and commissioned to paint portraits and landscapes for patrons. Much of that work has disappeared but artists have not and nor have art investments, which remain important. They are investments in rarity and beauty which are irreplaceable.
Whether parents produce beautiful children or artists produce images from photographs or artists reproduce masterpieces there is one issue that is significant and that is individuality. Like a photograph, a masterpiece remains static but the artists who try to reproduce it are not machines or cameras. They are living people who will leave a subtle imprint upon the reproduction. Ironically, efforts to be truly faithful to the original are what give reproductions their individuality. Some will be better than others. Flaws in technique are distinctive as are perfections.
That is the raisin retread behind online sites that advertise art reproductions as opposed to prints or photographs. There are degrees of art behind each reproduction. Though the aim of an artist might be to faithfully reproduce what he sees before him his individual technique might put the unmistakable stamp of individuality on his work. In some respects he may prove less that the master but in other respects he may actually be superior.
Machines cannot make errors. Strangely that is their downfall as far as creativity goes. Were a machine able to make mistakes and do some things differently each time a procedure is repeated, it might approach the excellence of an artist. There may be blemishes in a Picasso painting as there are in the novels of Charles Dickens. The blemishes are part of the genius.
Although a reproduction of a Picasso painting may be remarkably similar to the original it will be a great deal more affordable. The value of the original resides largely in its rarity value. The aesthetic aspects of the reproduction may be almost identical in the case of a Picasso, and also include the nuances that go with a hand produced work but will be affordable.
Art reproductions are an interesting aspect of the art world. They may be explored and examined online and purchased in that way, conveniently. Even though they may not be used as major features in interior design, they can be extremely useful as works that contribute cachet. In addition they can provide their owners with a great deal of personal satisfaction.
When sitting down before a masterpiece with the intention of reproducing it an artist has some advantages over the original artist. His subject will not move to scratch an itch and nor will clouds drift over a landscape. More importantly, the composition of colors and shapes will have been worked out by someone else in advance and the major challenge is to reproduce this faithfully
Advances in technology changed the face of the art world. Before photography and machine reproduction technology artists were sought out and commissioned to paint portraits and landscapes for patrons. Much of that work has disappeared but artists have not and nor have art investments, which remain important. They are investments in rarity and beauty which are irreplaceable.
Whether parents produce beautiful children or artists produce images from photographs or artists reproduce masterpieces there is one issue that is significant and that is individuality. Like a photograph, a masterpiece remains static but the artists who try to reproduce it are not machines or cameras. They are living people who will leave a subtle imprint upon the reproduction. Ironically, efforts to be truly faithful to the original are what give reproductions their individuality. Some will be better than others. Flaws in technique are distinctive as are perfections.
That is the raisin retread behind online sites that advertise art reproductions as opposed to prints or photographs. There are degrees of art behind each reproduction. Though the aim of an artist might be to faithfully reproduce what he sees before him his individual technique might put the unmistakable stamp of individuality on his work. In some respects he may prove less that the master but in other respects he may actually be superior.
Machines cannot make errors. Strangely that is their downfall as far as creativity goes. Were a machine able to make mistakes and do some things differently each time a procedure is repeated, it might approach the excellence of an artist. There may be blemishes in a Picasso painting as there are in the novels of Charles Dickens. The blemishes are part of the genius.
Although a reproduction of a Picasso painting may be remarkably similar to the original it will be a great deal more affordable. The value of the original resides largely in its rarity value. The aesthetic aspects of the reproduction may be almost identical in the case of a Picasso, and also include the nuances that go with a hand produced work but will be affordable.
Art reproductions are an interesting aspect of the art world. They may be explored and examined online and purchased in that way, conveniently. Even though they may not be used as major features in interior design, they can be extremely useful as works that contribute cachet. In addition they can provide their owners with a great deal of personal satisfaction.
About the Author:
Here is a great place to obtain quality art reproductions for sale and view large selection of Van Gogh paintings with affordable prices.
No comments:
Post a Comment