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In Defense of Art Reproductions

By: Arthur Kimmelman

It is almost impossible to define art but we can explain art as the deliberate use of some medium to communicate emotions or ideas between minds. The various forms of art such as paintings, music, dance, sculpture or any form are the artists’ exclusive ways of communicating through their creativity and imagination. The criterion of a good work of art lies in its ability to communicate the underlying idea, thought or feeling effectively.

The best known artists like Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Picasso, and Michelangelo created aesthetic and scintillating beauty in their masterpieces that reflect their dazzling creative ability and genius. Art reproductions are an effort to replicate the brilliant artwork. This is by no means an encroachment on the artist’s imagination that remains his/her intellectual property; it is only an effort to retain the beauty of the original masterpiece for generations to come and make it accessible to a wider audience.

Oil Reproductions

Oil paintings are illustrations of oil reproductions. Oil reproductions are handmade paintings on canvas, where skilled artists add color, texture and highlight the essence of the subject, as required.

Van Gogh Reproductions

Van Gogh was an exceptional artist. He had an original way of working. He would draw the outlines with charcoal in the evening and complete a painting in a day. He drew what he saw without changing anything, least of all the colors. The artists reproducing his works are using the same working methods, techniques and materials used by Van Gogh. They have the momentous task of reproducing Van Gogh’s very powerful paintings that are in great harmony. These artists have to study the color compositions, materials, textures and every single detail adopted by the great artist. Only then can they create authentic reproductions of his work.

Picasso Reproductions

Picasso reproductions are mainly of his nude portraits, love scenes, heterogeneous couples, self-portraits, and cloak and dagger masquerades. The Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso has left a deluge of artwork comprising paintings in big-format, etching, drawing, and even sculpture. He used to take almost the same amount of time on each work. No wonder, he created so profusely. His drawings and the prints reflect precise detail and sharp contours, while his paintings had rapid execution and suspension of form.

Framed Art

In recent years, framed art has become very popular since it decorates homes and adds a personal touch to formal office premises. Framed art blends with the surroundings and helps to define the private space of an individual according to his preferences and taste.

You can customize framed art to suit the ambience of your homes. It helps to set the tone and adds a touch of class, elegance and lends aesthetic value to the surroundings.

Gone are the days when great artworks were accessible to a select few. Now, art reproductions, framed art and many other customized versions have brought art within the reach of the common man. Art lends beauty, elegance and style in every aspect of life.

‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever’… and, now, for everyone, thanks to art reproductions.

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