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Understanding of Pure Fine Arts and Complete Examples

Author: Danu Aji
by Danu Aji
Posted: Mar 08, 2020
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Pure art is an art form whose manufacture prioritizes aesthetic values??over functional values. Fine art is more a work of art with the basis of drawing and designing such as paintings, graphic arts, and sculpture.

Non-design activities that are also considered as pure art are photography and architecture. However, there are some people who consider the two activities more suitable to be included in the applied arts group.

Pure art itself has developed from year to year. The following is a more complete explanation of the understanding of the history of pure art, its development, function, type, and examples.

Understanding of Fine Arts

Pure art is truly pure art, so it only acts as art that is enjoyed, not art that can be used. Examples are paintings and sculptures. Both of these forms of art can be enjoyed by many people, but they cannot be used for something.

So it can be said that pure art is not concerned with functional value, the important thing is that art forms are very aesthetic, have value, and satisfy the viewing eye. Because it is one of the basic forms of art, pure art has existed since time immemorial. Explanation of its history can be read as follows.

History of Fine Arts in Indonesia

Speaking of history, the discussion is not far from development from year to year. Pure art has been around for a long time, when everything was very simple. This is evidenced by the sculpture that can be found on the walls of the cave. The ancients had a fairly high artistic spirit, didn't they?

The history of fine art is divided into three eras, namely prehistoric times, classical times, Islamic times and modern times. Here goes the explanation.

1. Pure Art in the Prehistoric Age

Prehistoric times are the stone age and the metal age. In this era, a lot of art has been created, such as buildings, sculptures, paintings and crafts. But what is classified as pure art is only sculpture and painting.

Statue (a large prehistoric statue made of stone or wood)Painting (the first painting was made on the wall of a cave or a building that is only a fingerprint and an image when hunting animals).

2. Classical Fine Arts

The classical era is a term for Hindu Hindu era. In this era, there are many Hindu Buddhist kingdoms, so there are so many abandoned arts such as paintings, buildings, temples, statues, temples, and arches. But of all that is included in the pure art group only paintings and sculptures.

Sculptures (in classical times, sculptures made were the embodiment of an exalted god or king)Paintings (most paintings are found in temples or often referred to as reliefs, most of the painting motifs are plants, animals, and supernatural beings).

Difference between Pure Fine Arts and Applied Fine Arts

From the history above, it can be seen that not all visual arts in every era belong to pure art. That is because there is art that is included in the applied art group.

What is the difference between pure art and applied art? The main difference lies in the functional value. But there are many other differences. The following is a more complete explanation.

1. Type of WorkFine art: painting, graphic art, sculptureApplied fine arts: crafts, architecture, decoration, illustration art2. How to manufacturePure art: using paper, canvas, wood or wall mediaApplied art: free, adjusts the tastes and functions of the art created3. Form of WorkPure fine art: pure two-dimensional work of art, pure three-dimensional work of artApplied fine arts: works of applied biology, matrices, applied works of tri-matra4. Function of the WorkPure art: satisfying one's sense of sight and mindApplied art: for religious ritual means, expressing an expression, educating the public, and many others.Further explanation about the function of pure art can be read in the review below.

The Function of Pure Fine Arts

From a review of the differences between pure and applied art, it can be seen that the main point of a pure art is its beauty. Art does not need to have functional value, which is beautiful. For clarity, here is a review of the functions of pure art.

Examples of Fine ArtsThere are several examples of fine art. The example in question has a difference in the form of work and the media of its manufacture. The following examples and explanations.

1. Painting

Paintings are pure works of art that are commonly found. Paintings are usually made on canvas, but now many paintings are also made on the wall. There are a lot of artists who make paintings.

Some of the famous ones include Leonardo da Vinci with Mona Lisa paintings, Pablo Picasso with Guernica, Vincent van Gogh with The Starry Night, and many others.

2. SculpturePure art is art whose work can be enjoyed by its beauty.https://malavida.co.id/

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