| A ‘print’ refers
to the reproduction of a painting or work of art.
Such prints are created photo-mechanical processes
and although they may differ in size from the
original, the print quality is usually such that it
maintains the original color and grandeur of the
work-of-art.
The effect that is
created is consequently much more defined than a
poster. Fine art prints are made by using a
particular print stock which is heavier than the
print stock used for posters. The advantage of
having a print is that it is a long-lasting,
high-quality and more economical version of the
original art work. Antique art prints and vintage
art prints however can be very valuable and should,
ideally, be treated with care and caution in order
to keep them from getting faded.
Art prints can be a very nice way to decorate a
room. They add all the color and warmth to a room
that you would want, and as such are an important
decorative element, while at the same time they are
usually affordable as well and will not raise your
decoration cost too much. Like any piece of art, an
art print reflects the personality of its owner and
the general mindset of the family that resides in
the home.
Hence, it is
important to think about what kind of art print you
want to own. Country art prints have country themes
like they may depict a house surrounded by acres of
uninhabited land or may have a farm scene or a
picture of horses or bears. These are common prints
and are often found at coffee shops and in hotel
rooms. Although they add color and mood to the room
they are in, they are not deep or thought-provoking.
Folk art prints vary from culture to culture and
where American folk art may have scenes from Amish
culture for instance, Chinese folk art may have
images of Chinese farming and agriculture. A
well-chosen art print reflects the taste and style
of the family that occupies the house. Art prints
made in different art styles such as Asian, American
masters, art deco, ex-pressionism, folk art, gothic
art, modern renaissance art, and vintage are perfect
to complement one’s room decor. In addition to
decorating rooms, art prints are a good gifting
option. For instance, bird art prints are ideal
gifts for nature lovers.
Art deco prints are also popular among Western art
prints. What we know as art deco came to be
christened in 1966, after an exhibition held at The
Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France. Art Déco
refers to applied art. It is the concept of using
artistic skills to create beautiful designs for
cars, refrigerators and other machines or even
furniture. Art deco prints would hence naturally
depict such structures.
Architecture and
design are the main themes of art deco prints which
may feature a wide variety of central objects like
buildings, cars or even dressing tables. Affordable
fine art Giclee prints make the process of
print-making easier and more economical making them
available to the common man. |
