The history of art is the history of any activity or product made by humans in a visual

form for aesthetical or communicative purposes, expressing ideas, emotions or, in

general, a worldview. Over time visual art has been classified in diverse ways, from the
medieval distinction between liberal arts and mechanical arts, to the modern distinction
between fine arts and applied arts, or to the many contemporary definitions, which
define art as a manifestation of human creativity. The subsequent expansion of the list
of principal arts in the 20th century reached to
nine: architecture, dance, sculpture, music, painting, poetry (described broadly as a
form of literature with aesthetic purpose or function, which also includes the distinct
genres of theatre and narrative), film, photography and graphic arts. In addition to the
old forms of artistic expression such as fashion and gastronomy, new modes of
expression are being considered as arts such as video, computer
art, performance, advertising, animation, television and videogames.
The history of art is a multidisciplinary branch of the arts and sciences, seeking an
objective examination of art throughout time, classifying cultures,
establishing periodizations, and observing the distinctive and influential characteristics
of art.[1] The study of the history of art was initially developed during the Renaissance,
with its limited scope being the artistic production of Western civilization. However, as
time has passed, it has imposed a broader view of artistic history, seeking a
comprehensive overview of all the civilizations and analysis of their artistic production in
terms of their own cultural values (cultural relativism), and not just western art history.
Today, art enjoys a wide network of study, dissemination and preservation of all the
artistic legacy of mankind throughout history. The 20th century has seen the
proliferation of institutions, foundations, art museums and galleries, in both the public
and private sectors, dedicated to the analysis and cataloging of works of art as well as
exhibitions aimed at a mainstream audience. The rise of media has been crucial in
improving the study and dissemination of art. International events and exhibitions like
the Whitney Biennial and biennales of Venice and So Paulo or
the Documenta of Kassel have helped the development of new styles and trends. Prizes
such as the Turner of the Tate Gallery, the Wolf Prize in Arts, the Pritzker Prize of
architecture, the Pulitzer of photography and the Oscar of cinema also promote the best
creative work on an international level. Institutions like UNESCO, with the establishment
of the World Heritage Site lists, also help the conservation of the major monuments of
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Significance of art in our life
According to The Concise Oxford Dictionary culture is defined as the arts and other
manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

Things which generally come under the heading of the arts are as follows:
Literature which includes novels, short stories, biographies, drama and poetry.
Performing arts are represented by dance, opera, cinema, theatre, ballet and concerts (rock,
classical, country and western music).
Fine arts refer to painting and sculpture.
Architecture
Ceramics

What do we mean by art? We use the word a great deal and in many different contexts. We talk
about the art of the film-maker, for example, but what we actually mean by the word art alone
is really quite different. As a general definition we will consider art to be the creation of
something that is aesthetically pleasing.

The most important movements of art and architecture in European history are:
Romanesque: Typical attributes of this style are painted walls, massive pillars, small round
windows and doors, round arches, and later, carved doors.
Gothic: It is known to be the highest and noblest of all styles. The main distinguishing features
are rib vaulted ceilings, stone erches, and stained glass windows. The Notre Dame in Paris is
built in this style.
Renaissance: The word renaissance is representative of a period in which the role of
townspeople increased and life on earth was celebrated. In Renaissance architecture, you can
find lower buildings with simple facades ornamented by grafiti and stucco, horizontal lines, and
square and rectangular windows and doorways. World famous artists of this period were
Michelangelo Buonarotti and Leonardo da Vinci.
Baroque: It was a period in which man turned back to God. Baroque art focuses on the themes
of death, destitution, and starvation. The buildings of the time were based on classic models, full
of splendor and nobility. Baroque architecture is known for luxury detail and extravagent
decoration, such as curves, and ovals made of gold and marble. Also notable during this period
was the play of contrast made between light and dark.
Rococo: The Rococo period is marked by elegance, lightness, and cheerful decoration. Paintings
during this period returned to nature and the exotic, and often featured love scenes.
Classicism: It was a period marked by emphasis on reason over emotions and drew its
inspiration from classical antiquity. It featured straight lines, light colours, and little decoration.
Neo-Baroque, Neo-Gothic, and Neo-Renaissance: A revival of Baroque, Gothic, and Renaissance
styles emerged during the 19th century. Many churches and public buildings were built, drawing
inspiration on the styles of previous periods.
Art nouveau: It was a period of new values and new rules in art. Interesting new materials
were used, including glass and ceramics.

As we stroll through almost any city in Europe, we can feast our eyes on the works of
architectural art from many different periods and styles. Each castle, chteau, palace, town
house, cottage, church, chapel, or other kind of building displays the art style of the historical
period in which it was build. These styles developed out of the political, religious, social, and
economic system of its time. By studying a piece of architecture, we can better understand
history. The fine arts also offer us insight into the past and bring beauty into our world. When we
walk through city parks and squares, we often come across statues and sculptures cut in
sandstone, granite, and marble, carved in wood, or moulded in clay, plaster, or bronze.
Not everybody was born with the extraordinary ability either to create art or to perform it. Those
lucky ones who are gifted enough can make a living of art as actors, actresses, directors,
conductors, musicians, painters, sculptors and writers. The vast majority of the human
population are those who only consume works of art. Moreover, there is also the third category
of those who critisice both creators and consumers of art. They scorn the former ones for not
being able to create a proper work of art and the latter ones for not having taste. If people
cared about their highbrow comments on art, art would no longer exist.

The arts in all their forms draw large audiences. Those interested in music can listen to
philharmonic or chamber orchestras, choirs in concert halls. Keen theatre goers can watch
various types of dramatic art, operas and ballets in historical buildings of theatres. Fans of
popular culture usually prefer open air concerts. To store works of fine art galleries have been
built. They exhibit masterpieces of different types from portraits to landscapes. Since the
Lumiere brothers developed the camera and the projector, film has become the most influential
and profitable industry.
Whether art is here to entertain, educate, or whatever, only you can say how much importance
art has in your inner life. Do you have a passion for a particular painter or sculptor, are you
interested in poster or graffiti art, are there particular buildings which have a particular
resonance with you, is the use of colour important in your day-to-day life?

Speaking about a strictly practical point of view, art is useless. It doesn`t feed or clothe people,
it doesn`t heal the sick or make the blind see.
The point of art is to stimulate the imagination, to try to make the viewer understand some of
the emotions and ideas experienced by the painter when he was creating his work of art. There
are many things that can feed the body; several things that can feed the mind, but only the arts
in general and art in particular can feed the imagination.

Cinemas and theatres are the most popular cultural activities. Many people also like to visit art
exhibitions. Every city has exhibition spaces, where the individual exhibitions take place. The
most frequent are picture exhibitions. The exhibition may present the work of a single artist or it
presents the work of several artists on a single theme.Cinema is very popular cultural activity.
For projection of a film all that is needed is a movie screen and a reel of film. If we want to go to
the cinema, we must by a ticket. The atmosphere in the cinema is quite strange and it`s great if
you can become accustomed to a part of one of the actors or actresses. Going to the cinema is a
social event which is enjoyed by the majority of young people. Sitting back on the seat, watching
a film together with other people on a large screen gives you a big thrill.

Others opt to go to the theatre. Compared to the cinema, the theatre is a more expensive form
of culture. As there aren`t many theatres in Slovakia and as people have to cover long distances
to get to the theatre, the theatre isn`t as frequently visited as the cinema.

Very important are museums and galleries. We can find there sculptures displayed together with
beautiful paintings. There are all kinds of paintings, such as landscapes, still lives, sketches, life
size portraits, and miniatures, painted in oil or watercolours. We can find there also many
another things as photographs, clothes, animals, flovers etc. It`s depending on the art of the
museum. A visit to a museum contributes to our education and enriches our minds. Many pupils
visit museums with their teachers. There are many kinds of museums. These can be museums of
history, agriculture, industry, etc. Often there is a guide who takes us around the museum
exhibits; his explanations help us understand all that we see. Then he willingly answers our
questions.

We can visit various castles, chteaux and ruins. You won`t find anybody who wouldn`t like to
make his holiday more interesting by visiting a chteau or a castle. One can learn a lot that way
about the distant past.
Reading is another source of knowledge and culture. A book answers a whole series of our
questions. A good book poses new questions. My life would be unthinkable without books.
Reading books is my big hobby. The last book what I have read was Michelangelo, the creator
was Irving Stone. I have learned a lot about Michelangelo and his life and about the era he lived
in.

When given a choice between a film and a book, some young people go for a film. Watching a
film in the cinema takes less time than reading a book at home.

Radio and television are also a part of people`s culture lives. For some people it is the only
culture in their lives.

Despite the fact that we nowadays have less and less free time, we should always find a while
for a good book, to attend theatre from time to time and to go and visit a museum or some
interesting exhibitions a few times a year.
Several Uses of Art
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Painting is the way of express human thoughts using some color and pigments. Painting is always
popular from ancient period. Collection of painting is a hobby of aristocrat people during ancient
period. Now-a-days, people of all classes try to collect painting. Artwork is used for various
purposes now-a-days.

Decoration:

Artwork is used for this purpose mostly. People collect artwork and hang it on the wall. They use it
to enhance home beauty. People use art to decorate not only home but also office room. Many
people like to decorate their bedroom with high qualified painting. It is true that beauty of a painting
will enhance beauty of your room and your attitude.

Hobby:

Collection of painting is a hobby. People who love painting and have enough knowledge on
painting collect it for their pleasure of mind. They visit several exhibitions and collect paintings.
Painters also collect paintings. Generally they collect artwork of famous artists.

Expressing Emotion:

Painting is the best way to express your emotion. A boy uses painting to express love to his lover.
Suppose you visit a place and you like it. You can express your mental condition at that time by
painting. If you want to express your love to your mother or your child, you can do it by artwork.

Social Activity:

Painting is used in several social and public activities. From ancient times, people use artwork and
painting to express their protest against their rulers. Artists use paintings to show world cruelty of
the rulers. It is used to raise public awareness.

Religious Purpose:

People collect paintings of Jesus, Mother Marry, Ram, Laxman etc for their religious purpose. They
hang those paintings on the wall and show respects them by respecting those paintings.
[Verse 1]
The club isn't the best place to find a lover
So the bar is where I go
Me and my friends at the table doing shots
Drinking fast and then we talk slow
And you come over and start up a conversation with just me
And trust me I'll give it a chance now
Take my hand, stop, put Van the Man on the jukebox
And then we start to dance, and now I'm singing like

[Pre-Chorus]
Girl, you know I want your love
Your love was handmade for somebody like me
Come on now, follow my lead
I may be crazy, don't mind me
Say, boy, let's not talk too much
Grab on my waist and put that body on me
Come on now, follow my lead
Come, come on now, follow my lead

[Chorus]
I'm in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I'm in love with your body
And last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body
OhIohIohIohI
I'm in love with your body
OhIohIohIohI
I'm in love with your body
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I'm in love with your body
Every day discovering something brand new

[Verse 2]
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One week in we let the story begin

We're going out on our first date
You and me are thrifty, so go all you can eat
Fill up your bag and I fill up a plate
We talk for hours and hours about the sweet and the sour
And how your family is doing okay
Leave and get in a taxi, then kiss in the backseat
Tell the driver make the radio play, and I'm singing like

[Pre-Chorus]
Girl, you know I want your love
Your love was handmade for somebody like me
Come on now, follow my lead
I may be crazy, don't mind me
Say, boy, let's not talk too much
Grab on my waist and put that body on me
Come on now, follow my lead
Come, come on now, follow my lead

[Chorus]
I'm in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I'm in love with your body
And last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body
OhIohIohIohI
I'm in love with your body
OhIohIohIohI
I'm in love with your body
OhIohIohIohI
I'm in love with your body
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with the shape of you

[Bridge]
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on

[Chorus]
I'm in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I'm in love with your body
Last night you were in my room
And now my bedsheets smell like you
Every day discovering something brand new
I'm in love with your body
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
I'm in love with your body
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
I'm in love with your body
Come on, be my baby, come on
Come on, be my baby, come on
I'm in love with your body
Every day discovering something brand new
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