{"id":65572,"date":"2022-09-20T12:18:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T12:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/?p=65572"},"modified":"2022-09-20T12:18:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T12:18:55","slug":"top-5-backgrounds-settings-or-themes-in-art-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artspainter.com\/blog\/top-5-backgrounds-settings-or-themes-in-art-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Backgrounds, Settings, or Themes in Art History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bkWHrWw5yTg?autoplay=1&#038;mute=1\"><\/iframe>You can tell a lot about a painting from its background, from the setting of a portrait or the theme of a still life. For centuries artists have been clever enough to use these elements to their advantage and create masterpieces that will last for an eternity.<\/p>\n<p>In this article we&#8217;re going to take a look at the five best background, setting, or themes to help you understand more about art history.<\/p>\n<p>A good artist needs to know about art history and art techniques. If you want to make masterpieces, you need to know what other painters have done before and how. The best way to learn is by looking at the actual paintings done by artists of the past. In this article, I will give you 5 examples of backgrounds, settings, or themes in Art History that are important for any artist to study. It is a very basic list and just a starting point for your studies.<\/p>\n<p>We have compiled a list of the top 5 themes that are commonly found in art. Whether it is a historical piece or a modern one, certain themes are bound to be used by artists. This can include landscapes, portraits or even just shapes or colors that they put together. The writings within this blog will focus on these top 5 themes and give you a history of how they were used by many great artists throughout history.<\/p>\n<p>Art has historically been a great way to communicate an idea. The ideas are often times political in nature, as the art world is a place where people can express their views on society and politics.<\/p>\n<p>Artists have always used their mediums to convey their messages, whether it be by imagery or through written text on an artwork. Artists have been influencing society for centuries, and the way they do it has changed throughout the years.<\/p>\n<p>Artists have been using many different backgrounds, settings and themes to help convey their messages. They are used to help tell visual stories; however, some of these images cannot be understood without knowing the background of the image.<\/p>\n<p>If you were to walk into a gallery that had no explanation of what the artist was trying to portray, you would probably walk out more confused than when you walked in. Backgrounds, settings and themes are as important as anything else when it comes to understanding visual art.<\/p>\n<p>Art can be found in almost every aspect of our lives today, so it is important to understand it. Art is also a common part of our language, because many words have origins in the world of art.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding art history enables us to appreciate what we are seeing and reading, whether it is an advertisement, a book cover, a movie poster, or just graffiti on the street.<\/p>\n<p>All art has a purpose and the most important parts of that purpose are the background, setting, and theme. The background shows where the action takes place; the setting shows what happens; and the theme tells us about the message.<\/p>\n<p>Art can be used as propaganda or as subtle suggestions for influencing people&#8217;s behavior or attitudes. Themes in art can range from promoting religious ideas to advancing political agendas to expressing personal feelings.<\/p>\n<p>When one looks at a painting, there is always more to be seen. There is the outer layer and the inner layer. The outer layer is the surface of the canvas and the piece of art itself. The inner layer is what lies beneath it. This can include that what inspired the artist to make it in the first place, or how they got their materials, or even how they received their education. It can also include what culture and time they were living in while they produced it.<\/p>\n<p>As with most things, there are many different layers to focus on when looking at a painting. One could focus on all the different colors or shapes used in it, or one could focus on the meaning behind it. One could go so far as to find out where the artist got their inspiration from or how many copies were made of a piece of art.<\/p>\n<p>Also like most things, art was not created for one single reason, but for many different reasons. Usually these reasons mix together into something that has never been seen before by anyone else. Art is created to be appreciated by someone who likes looking at it or by someone who just appreciates art itself.<\/p>\n<p>Art can be found everywhere around us from paintings to sculptures and even tattoos! So next time you look around your house,<\/p>\n<p>Banksy is a graffiti artist whose identity is still unknown. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine irreverent dark humor with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world.<\/p>\n<p>Tagging, scratching, or other means of making one&#8217;s presence known while remaining anonymous are common practice among graffiti artists. Among these methods, the use of a stencil is quite popular because it allows a single artist to produce a work for multiple locations without putting himself at physical risk. Stencils can be made from almost any material, ranging from cardboard to metal or even plastic; some artists have even used photographic negatives as stencils.<\/p>\n<p>The most basic form of stencil involves cutting out letters or shapes from any material that will give an even outline and that can be secured to a wall or other surface. The background surrounding the cut-out lettering may be left blank or filled in with contrasting color or paint. 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