Culture especially has had a heavy impact on art for all of human history. It’s important to appreciate and understand the interlaced relationship between art and culture not only to respect the influence art has on humanity but to also understand how much culture and society can affect art.
There are many examples throughout history of the interlaced relationship between art and culture. One popular example is the renaissance era. The renaissance era is known for being a time of massive improvement and a revival of intelligence and learning for Europe.
There were developments in science, architecture, and of course art. This era of vast improvement displays beautifully within the art made for this time period. Pieces like the “Creation of Adam” showcases how art has improved in Europe. When looking at “The Creation of Adam” it exhibits an understanding of anatomy that wasn’t present in previous art pieces in Europe.
It also displays a unique, soft painting technique that gives it a soft glow. Many works of art during this time exhibited similar techniques and strategies which led to the iconic “renaissance” look we admire today.
All of this is to say this time period was marked as a time for immense improvement for Europe for all aspects of their society and that especially shows within the art pieces of the time.
The culture at the time of the renaissance had a strong influence on the art of the time but art can have just as strong an effect on culture. Modernism is an example of how art had an impactful effect on society. Modernism was a time period from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century where all forms of art were becoming more experimental. People were trying to fundamentally reshape the world using art after World War I. Modernism had many impacts on society and how people view art. One of those ways being graphic design. Graphic design still utilizes shapes and experimental art that was used during the Modernism era.
Overall, Art and culture has had an influential relationship with each other for all of human history from the renaissance to the middle ages. Many things about culture have a heavy impact on art from the societal viewpoints of the time to the materials available for people to use. Important events happening will also affect what is seen in art because art tends to reflect the issues of the time period. In saying that art has just as much of an influential effect on culture.
Art can shine on light on stories or issues that people wouldn’t think of at first. It can heavily inspire people which can lead them to create even more influential art for future generations. It’s important to acknowledge the relationship culture and art have with each other to respect the impact art has on society.
