What Does Your Art Say About You?
Posted by Sasha Grebenyuk • Wednesday, September 2. 2009 • Category: Home DecorA taste in art is developed by exercising the eye. While some tastes develop naturally, you can train yourself on fine art by visiting galleries and museums. It all boils down to a matter of exposure and experience. As your tastes begin to mature, you are able to find lasting pleasure in what is deemed good art. You’ll find that you have developed a keen sense towards lines, shapes, and colors as well as a sense of moods and attitudes that artists are trying to relay in their paintings.
So what then does your taste in art say about you?
A typical artwork connoisseur falls under three categories:
Those who simply purchase art in order to fill up their wall space.
Those who are looking to harmonize their décor around a piece of art.
* The connoisseur who wishes to proudly display his artistic prowess and astute eye for a great piece of art.
The Filler Upper
If your artwork is simply meant to fill up wall space, there are a few guidelines that you should follow to ensure that you bring a touch of elegance to any room. The first is to make sure that you’re not using artwork to simply fill up an empty wall. Many times, first time art buyers are unsure of what to do with bold pieces that they purchase. With no guidance as to how to properly display fine works of art, you’ll often see homes where art has been thrown up with no regard to the functionality in the room. In order to avoid this common mistake, choose a particular area in your home and focus on the following:
• What are the various lines and shapes that you see in the room?
• Would your piece fit in horizontally or vertically to add flair to the room?
• What types of colors are already present in the room?
• Does your piece of art contain similar colors or does it clash?
• What is the function of the room?
• Would you place a Van Gough inside of the family game room?
If your artwork is thrown about, chances are you still have a long way to go in regards to appreciating fine art. Take the time to learn how to accentuate a room based on artwork.
The Great Harmonizer
Harmonizing any room is your house is quite an undertaking. While many people try to adapt a space using Feng Shui, there are plenty of ways to make your space more inviting and designed around your personal taste. Many times this boils down to the colors in the artwork that you choose. Did you know that the color of your artwork says a lot about you?
For instance, choosing the color green in a room lends itself to a refreshed and relaxed vibe, while a color such as red emits an alert and vibrant feel. Choosing artwork based on its color helps to associate different moods based upon colors. You can harmonize your space by choosing different pieces of art that produce a feel you want in specific rooms in your house.
The Art Connoisseur
Great artwork is like fine wine, it gets better with age. If you wish to be seen as a knowledgeable and active art collector, you’ll need a keen eye for art. Choosing art does not mean that you have a home filled with only well known artists. Instead, a home that lends itself to obscure painters is just as worthy as home that consists solely of works by Edouard Manet. The key here is to choose art based on your personal preferences. Who knows? You could end up being an artwork trendsetter – one who makes choices in art that others may disagree with – or then again, you could possibly discover the next artistic genius.
Whichever category you happen to fall into, whether you’re the connoisseur, or the individual who just needs to fill up an empty wall, if you find satisfaction and joy in the piece of art you’ve chosen, this is all that truly matters.
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