por A artistic production It is all that manifestation or object elaborated to fulfill an objective at an aesthetic or social level. Show some expression that is related to what is called Fine Arts.
These works can refer to elements such as a symphony, a concert, a particular type of dance, movies, series, or even video games; although painting, sculpture, literature and music are usually the artistic expressions that have had the greatest relevance throughout history.
The word art comes from Latin and refers to something that expresses great creativity. Although sometimes the expression «work of art» is used metaphorically. There is no concrete criteria to define art, although it is generally assumed that artistic productions must be relevant to humanity.
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History
The classification of artistic productions has varied over the years and also depends on each culture. In the Middle Ages, for example, philosophy and geometry were considered art.
With the beginning of the use of the term «Fine Arts» it was assumed as valid that the purpose of artistic productions was merely aesthetic.
Throughout history, thinkers and philosophers are the ones in charge of defining and establishing the parameters that allow art to be classified.
Characteristics
Artistic productions do not have a specific function or role to fulfill. They may have a purely aesthetic purpose or allow the analysis of a period in history.
Artistic productions can be divided according to the type of technique used for their production. For example, pictorial works are those that include painting, drawing or illustration. At the literary level, artistic productions can be divided according to the genre in which it is written: poetry, narrative, essay, etc.
It is considered that an artistic production must have a high durability. This means that it has to be a work that lasts several generations.
The historical context in which the works are produced is important, since it allows us to understand what they represent and give them meaning.
Artistic productions are considered valuable works not so much for their economic value, but for their cultural importance, since they are elements that should not be easily repeatable or that set an important precedent in their area.
In addition, artistic productions have their own language to communicate their message. Artistic productions that have to do with paintings, sculptures, photography or literature communicate their messages visually. Music is transmitted thanks to hearing; while there are arts such as cinema or theater that are audiovisual.
Examples of artistic productions in Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia
Each country or culture has its own artistic representations. The importance of each of them varies according to the historical context surrounding its creation. In some countries, artistic expressions cover more areas than in others, or are influenced by foreign cultures.
Mexico
The highest representatives of art in Mexico worked in muralism. There are three great exponents in this area: Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco and Frida Kahlo, who is the most famous Mexican painter abroad. Her best-known work is Raíces, which shows Frida in a landscape as she puts down roots.
In addition, the first sound film made in Mexico was in 1931. In the middle of the 20th century, the so-called golden age of Mexican cinema occurred, with the production of musical films, film noir, horror and fantasy. There in the big ranch It is perhaps the most important film of this era.
Photography was a technique that spread very quickly in Mexico. Although the photography of the modern era was not intended as a way to make art, but to document. The most important representative of photography was Guillermo Kahlo.
The crafts of Mexico cover many types, from ceramics to tapestries and the creation of textiles. Their productions had especially decorative purposes and were characterized by being mostly handmade.
Ecuador
In Ecuador, works of art have had a great presence thanks to architectural expressions, painting, and even dance and photography. The artistic movement in this country has been greatly influenced by ideas from the European continent.
The first art school was created in 1551, and the Quito school represented the best artistic moment in Ecuador. This movement occurred throughout the colonial era and had a great reception internationally.
Humberto Moré was one of the most recognized Ecuadorian artists. The painter was interested in drawing, photography and even theater and cinema. His works were based on geometric figures and the use of bright colors. Among his works are “El agriculto” r and “La signología funcional”.
The most famous Quito sculptors based almost all their work on religious figures. Manuel Chili, better known as Caspicara, was the creator of the Reclining Christ; Bernardo de Legarda made works like the Virgin of the Apocalypse. For his part, José Olmos created the Christ of agony.
Colombia
The artistic production of Colombia is very extensive. Pre-Columbian art left a great mark on different cultures. During the colonial era, most of the country’s artists focused on religion.
In more recent times, artistic works in Colombia had prominent portrait artists as exponents and it changed its direction on several occasions.
Fernando Botero is perhaps the most important exponent of Colombian art. The painter and sculptor has more than 50 sculptures, among which «Lady» stands out, which is located in Medellín. In Madrid there are several of his works, such as «Mujer con espejo», «Rapto de Europa» or «Mano».
Among his paintings, the most important are «A family», «The musicians», «Family scene», «The card players II» or «Sunday afternoon».
The Poporo Quimbaya is the most famous example of crafts in Colombia. At the cinematographic level, Colombia has not managed to develop a profitable industry.
References
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