Culture in Art

Asian art can be considered as an epitome of artistry. Its variety that comes from different genres and forms is remarkable that makes it sought by art lovers. Talk about art pieces as a category of a subject and one can speak endlessly about it from its numerous subcategories coming from extreme corners of the continent. This is because Asia is rich in culture.

Art is culture enriched. Without enough background on the vestiges of the past of a certain country, an artist is blind to represent his origin. A talented artist can reflect his personal preference and knowledge on his artwork. Without much knowledge on its roots, he can paint what he sees in his dreams or what he imagines but as he is progresses and becomes a national icon, he is expected then to voice out his thoughts of his national original through his creations. Wall paintings can easily introduce his creator just by looking at its theme and overall look. You see art deco and you can trace its French origin just like attributing garden with ponds plus a pagoda or temple to be Asian.

Asia is not just a big continent but it is a home to different races. Each is known for remarkable culture and tradition which to-date is being celebrated. America and Europe may be big but their people share a couple or more similar traditions as opposed to Asia where culture is diverse from one another.
Set your foot amid the grounds of the Philippines and notice its art pieces to be made of wood or rattan or abaca and its wall paintings to be more of urban setting of farming and fishing in genre to depict the lifestyle of the residents prior to modernization. Fly in less than an hour away to experience China where left and right the roads are jade and clay pots. Not to mention that Middle East art pieces feature sands and palm trees. Floor carpet and wall décor are two of their art works and most of the time these are not complete without camels in the background. These are just few of the many themes of artist creations when they speak of Asia, its people, and its culture.

Asian art incontestably captures the heart of artists and art collectors alike. Just one stop to Asia and surely they have a complete collection of memorabilia that tell a story of each place they visit. Just one art work from each Asian country and you can tell what they went through and what made them now. Diversity in culture is what this continent is known for and so are the art works to represent each history.

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