ART IS A BOUNDLESS DOMAIN, FILLED WITH ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS, CREATIVITY AND GROWTH.
Since ages, art has been an essential form of human expression, which reflects human creativity and inspiration, overcoming cultural divides and encouraging unity. Even the simple day-to-day living, the daily styling of clothes, the snapping of moments with phones, and listening to music and dancing on the beats-all these activities are affected by art and creativity. The 7 major forms of art that exist today are Painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, music, dance, and cinema. All the seven forms affect each other in some manner. These forms of art hold unique positions in the entire spectrum of art and contribute something unique towards human emotion, cognition, and beauty.
1. PAINTING
It is one of the most colorful ways an artist can express it’s feelings and ideas on a canvas. Whether it’s a vivid landscape or an abstract splash of colors, painting has the ability to move us, as seen in Vincent van Gogh’s intense brush strokes in Starry Night and Leonardo da Vinci’s subtle swirls in Mona Lisa.
2. SCULPTURE
By transforming raw materials into 3-D artwork, sculpture produces forms that can be seen and touched. Michelangelo’s David and other sculptures highlight the beauty of human form, while contemporary works like Jeff Koons’ reflective balloon animals push the limits of ideas.
3. ARCHITECTURE
It shapes the buildings we inhabit by merging art and function. The organic shapes of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and tall towers of Gothic cathedrals are examples of how architecture reflects both technology innovations and cultural ideals. Zaha Hadid’s flowing designs and eco-buildings demonstrate how architecture is always changing.
4. LITERATURE
This form uses written words to convey the depth of human thought and emotion. Writings like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and William Shakespeare’s ageless plays like Romeo and Juliet has the ability to take readers into new, fictional worlds. Poetry, novels, short stories and essays all offer different perspectives into human experience.
5. MUSIC
It is the universal language of emotion which connects people and touches their soul across cultures. From Beethoven’s symphonies to The Beatles’ everlasting songs, music has the ability to heal. Each genre has its own rhythm ranging from rock, pop, hip-hop and classical to jazz.
6. DANCE
The art of dance involves using body as a means to express emotions and establish a connection with music. Iconic choreographers like Martha Graham and Michael Jackson have pushed the boundaries of this art form. Dance attracts audience with its visual poetry and powerful storytelling.
7. CINEMA
This form creates immersive experiences by integrating dance, music, vision and narrative. Movies like Inception and The Godfather are a perfect example of the power cinema has to evoke emotions. Each genre offers unique perspective on human condition, ranging from comedy and drama to science fiction and animation.
