Buying the Right Piece of Framed Art

Ever since man began to take on the semblance of civilization, art has been part of his dream abode. Whether it is in caves as in the Stone Age or in stately buildings, artwork has always reminded man, especially the coming generations, of his surroundings and what was dear to him. Cavemen had their caves expertly curved with colorful art that depicted hunting scenes and raging battles with wild animals. The Bronze Age and Iron Age generations expertly engraved in their walls their daily life struggles, their wars, ceremonies and even pictures of their deities. Time is frozen in art and man can go back to his artwork to catch a glimpse of a world that was.

Today, art has not lost its allure. Auction houses such as London’s Sotheby’s continue to hold noisy and high profile auctions for pierces of expensive antique art and this is a testament that the importance of art in modern living is not about to abate any time soon. So why is art important?

We examined the first reason earlier; it is because art commemorates life. It captures fortitude of time and preserves that for future viewing. This means that we can look at art as the artist’s viewpoint on a snapshot of time. Michelangelo’s Last Supper is a perfect example of a capsule of time that reminds us of a memorable event centuries past.

Art is also important because it is educational. When archaeologists examine the ancient caves in South America, they are able to reconstruct how life was in the days of the ancient civilizations. While history books to a terrific job, there is a general consensus that a picture is worth a thousand words.

We also see art as an important part of daily living for the simple fact that it is attractive. Most stately buildings such as the White House, Birmingham Palace and even ancient castles of ancient kings and queens spot giant murals on their walls and ceilings. These serve to fuse the present with the past.

What are the best ways of buying framed art?

The first place is off course auctions. If you have money to spare then there are high profile auctions which sell highly popular antique art that can be very attractive and very pricey. This is also highly valuable because of ancient artists were known for their zealous dedication to their work. Van Gogh was reputed to have been so zealous for his work that at one time he was described as looking like a “demon” because of his unkempt appearance. The dedication of these artists resulted in masterpieces that are treasured to this very day.

Another way of buying art is through the Internet. The World Wide Web affords many the luxury of shopping for framed artwork from the comfort of their homes. This is because it is unrealistically difficult to scout all the gift shops and art galleries in town. It is much easier to browse the Internet for excellent pieces.