The Different Forms of Art That are surprisingly Versatile.

It is through art that we can communicate to the world our inner feelings and our creativity that
only exists within our minds. Art has many forms from visual arts to performing arts. Many great
civilizations and cultures are perceived to be great because they were advanced in arts. The
strength and culture of an entire nation or civilization rests upon how rich the art of that
particular country or civilization is. There are different forms of art like painting, sculpture,
literature, architecture, music, dance, theater, photography and films.
Whatever form of art we see, its main characteristic is that it is pleasing to the senses. It
expresses the feelings and emotions of the artist and it can be interpreted in different ways by
different people. Any type of art, essentially tells a story. It is a form of communication with
another human being that is indirect but deeply profound. Art has a tendency to deeply move
our soul and most masterpieces that we see in museums are a silent testimony to that.

Visual Arts
Visual art can be defined as a form of art that uses any medium to represent the artist's idea,
emotion and imagination. Visual art like paintings, sculptures and architecture have evolved with
time and different periods saw the emergence of different art movements. The most famous art
movements and styles are Impressionism, cubism, surrealism, expressionism, fauvism, art
nouveau, realism and relativism.
Drawing is a representation of any form or object by hand through the medium of pencil, pen,
charcoal, etc. Drawings are not necessarily a depiction of what we see around us. A drawing
can also be abstract, illustrating certain emotions and ideas that are in the mind of the artist and
which are open to interpretation.
There are many drawing and sketching techniques and what an artist uses depends upon his
skills and preferences.
Paintings are classified according to the style in which they are made as well as the genre and
main object of the painting. Still life, landscapes, seascapes, abstract and pop art are the
different types of painting genres that are popular among artists.
Moreover, the kind of medium used for the painting like oil colors, pastels, water colors, charcoal
and the surface that it is painted on, whether it is canvas or paper has a bearing on how the
painting would look.

Sculptures are also among the different art forms that falls under visual art. Sculptures can be
defined as a three-dimensional art form that uses materials like clay, stone or wood for its
execution.
Sculptures are essentially made in two ways. Either they are formed bit by bit into a particular
shape and structure as it is in the case of a clay sculpture or it is chiseled and carved from a
block of wood or a piece of stone. There are many clay sculpture ideas that an amateur can take
inspiration from while attempting to make a sculpture.
The art of writing letters in a manner that it looks visually appealing is defined as calligraphy.
Calligraphy is a form of visual art that has great commercial value and is much sought after.
For calligraphy, a special calligraphy pen with a flat nib or brushes dipped in paint is often used.
There are many calligraphy styles and usually it takes months of training and skill to learn these
calligraphy alphabets and styles.
Photography is the art of producing an image of an object on a photographic film. The way the
image is captured with the use of light differs from photographer to photographer. There are
different types of photography, from fashion photography, wildlife photography, food photography
to wedding photography and more.

Applied Art
Applied art is a part of visual art and it can be defined as art that has practical application as
well as functionality.
Architecture is a form of applied art and Johann Wolfgang Van rightly said that "Architecture is
frozen music". Architecture can be classified as commercial or applied art. Designing and
building any construction might seem to be a marvel of science, but good architectural design is
actually a form of art.
An architectural design should not only be functional but also aesthetically pleasing. There are
different architectural styles from Colonial, Victorian, French Colonial, and Spanish to the
modern ones.
Fashion design is the art of designing apparel that is aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.
Fashion design involves working with different types of fabrics and patterns which are then
designed into garments.

Jewelry design is also a different form of art and it involves the design of intricate pieces of
jewelry from metals, wood or plastic. Metals that are primarily used for designing jewelry are
gold, silver, platinum, copper, etc. Jewelry design also incorporates precious and semi-precious
stones for its execution.
Wood crafts. Any object that is made with wood that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye as well
as functional is called wood crafts. Furniture and decor items are examples of woodworking.
Design can be curved on wood or different wood pieces can be joined together in wood craft.
Interior design. The art of planning the design, layout and style of an architectural space, be it
home or office is called interior design. Interior designing includes furnishings, furniture
placement, layout of the interiors and many other factors.
Visual art is a highly evolved one and there are many people who are masters in their field. How
can anyone not be moved by looking at Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa or the beautiful Water
Lilies painting by Claude Monet. Pablo Picasso, Van Gogh, Raphael, Salvador Dali and John
Constable are some notable names in the field of paintings and sculpture.

Performing Arts
Of all the different forms of art, performing arts is much appreciated and enjoyed by people dance, music, opera, films, theater, drama, magic shows and stand up comedies. Artists that
perform these arts are known by the type of art that they have perfected. Singers, actors,
comics, magicians, dancers and musicians are all people who do these performing arts.
Moving the body in a particular sequence to music is called dancing and there are many forms
of dance. A particular dance form can be from a particular region or country that has the steps
and movement to a particular type of music prevalent there.

Dance is a kind of non-verbal communication and movement of the body is aesthetically

pleasing and harmonious. Both classical as well as modern dance are different forms of
performing art.
-- Ballet Dancing

-- Ballroom Dancing
-- Salsa Dancing
-- Tango Dancing
-- Line Dancing
-- Tap Dancing
-- Belly Dancing
-- Latin Dancing
-- Flamenco Dancing
-- Hip Hop Dance
The act of producing sound with the voice in a rhythmic manner so as to be pleasing to the ear
is known as singing. Singing is often accompanied by the use of musical instruments. There are
different singing styles ranging from operatic, classical, modern, country, pop, etc.
There are many famous singers in the world who have incredible talent and voice quality.
Learning to sing takes a lot of dedication and effort and only the truly talented can attain great
heights of fame.
A form of performing art is theater and films. Both theater and films use a story that captures the
imagination of people. It is also a good form of entertainment. Opera, carnivals, circus, magic
shows and concerts are also different art forms that are performing in nature.
Theater as a form of art has evolved from medieval times to become one of the best modes of
entertainment. Theater artists perform in front of an audience and there are various forms of
theater that are performed across different regions of the world. In films, a story is revealed that
is enacted by actors and has elements of dance and music to give people a complete
entertainment package.
One of the most difficult art forms to define, music is also one of the most admired art forms.
Any harmonious sound either vocal or produced from a musical instrument can be defined as
music. But music is so much more than that. Music has the power to change our mood, lift our
spirits and emotionally move us.
There are different types of music from rock music, country music, jazz and soul.
-- Blues Music
-- Classical Music
-- Country Music

-- Gospel Music
-- Indie Music
-- Indie Rock
-- Rock Music
-- Rock and Roll
-- Rap Music
-- Soul Music
Art is symbolic representation of ideas and thoughts. It has the power to move us. Different art
forms works are an expression of the feelings, imagination and creativity of an individual. Art
knows no boundaries and the different art forms are always of help whenever we feel the need
to stimulate our senses.