Art exhibitions come in many forms, but most of them seek to showcase valuable and high-priced works of art. Exploring a fine art gallery can be exciting because the collections on display tend to contain a wide variety of artistic styles and mediums. Among these, often you will find the following types of art at Fine Art galleries:
Painting and Sculpture
Paintings are one of the most common sightings you will find in an art gallery. It is one of the oldest and most used mediums by many artists, and because of the variety of materials used, these have become more dynamic and eccentric in recent years. You’ll typically find watercolor, oil, acrylic paintings, and among the most experimental ones, non-traditional materials like cement, sand, trash, and much more.
Photography
Photography is a relatively recent form of art that adds a modern touch to many exhibitions. However, it is important to note that not all photographs are considered artworks; they must show creative expression, incorporating the same elements used in other art forms including composition, color harmonies, light, texture, form, and balance.
The sculpture is also one of the oldest forms of art, a three-dimensional medium that, most of the time, has its advantage over paintings, in the sense that it can be moved around a room’s space and is not constrained to the surface of a wall. Then again, some designs are embedded on a surface, making them dependent on their support. Sculptures can be rendered in countless types of colors, forms, and express any idea. Additionally, an impressive variety of materials can be used to create sculptures, for instance, clay, wax, metal, fabric, wood, plaster, and glass.
Contemporary Art Forms
With new technologies and ideologies, art and art forms have been shaped and adjusted to these advancements and changes. Mediums such as installation, video art, and performance art came to be in the latter half of the 20th century and continue to be favorites among contemporary artists. These consist of a variety of settings, materials, and concepts.
As you can see, several works of art can be found at an art gallery, meaning there will always be something to capture your attention and sense of beauty.
