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Tuesday, 11 October 2011

The Current Concept Of Miniature Arts

By Aaron Scotch


Miniature art is one that concentrates on art that is miniature. Paintings, sculpture, etc. This genre of art began in the western world with the illuminations of ancient church manuscripts. These miniature pictures depicted scenes of everyday medieval life, bible and pictures of saints and angels.

The illuminators, with the coming of the printing press, started painting for the rich and high-class. Their paintings would be as tiny as the size of a palm and would be carried around like you would of your family's.

The art follows great level of detail and some fundamental principles on color and composition variations, but can be painted on a variety of surfaces and materials.

Some experts profess that this art must not be confused or assumed to be small and this is a style or techniques of painting and could be the size of a wall and still be called "miniature"

Numerous artists across the world have said that miniature art need confine itself to smallness and maybe of any size. However, painting large miniatures is not as easy as painting small miniatures as these require great detail and attention.

Their smaller size, however, makes them more popular as they can be easily hung up on walls of houses and office chambers. Sometimes they may be grouped together and put up as a collection rather than single mural.

The other reason why miniatures are more popular is because they're available at an affordable price as compared to larger paintings. Those who have a love for original art can have the pleasure of acquiring them at a reasonable cost and not invest in huge amounts.

They're worth every penny as they make wonderful decorative items for any place in your home or office and maybe used as gifts. So if you're an admirer or original art, try some miniatures and bring back the elegance to your home.




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