Wall painting is the oldest form of art, but it is quite difficult to determine exactly when it first appeared.
It is known that even in prehistoric times ourAncestors applied primitive drawings to the walls of the caves in which they lived. Rock art dates from the Paleolithic era. Primitive people are the first artists in the world to leave behind them silent evidence of their existence on earth, and the drawings contain an incredible amount of valuable information about their life and way of life.
Not all experts agree thatdrawings are a prototype of such a painting. Many call the mural of ancient Egypt a fine piece of fine art. Decorated funeral temples testify to the tremendous talent and talent of the inhabitants of a great civilization, which left many mysteries to descendants.
Mural painting tells about the terribledeities and important historical events. All works, closely connected with mythology and religion, obeyed strict canons. The artificially created space was filled with paintings that made sense. Over time, magnificent masterpieces began to appear in the tombs of the pharaohs, who dreamed of decorating their posthumous dwelling. The ancient masters had several goals - to exalt the ruler and to do everything so that his tomb was considered the most beautiful.
The drawings were put on the walls of the tombs and suchmanner perpetuated the life of the deceased pharaoh in the afterlife. That is why the wall painting of Egypt does not reproduce landscapes and any emotions. Figures were often supplied with hieroglyphs that complement the essence of the image.
Есть ли отличия наскальной росписи, сделанной primitive man, from the images in the Egyptian tombs? Their apparent simplicity makes drawings, but the artists of the most famous civilization faithfully reproduced every part of the body, excluding the slightest distortion. They carefully observed all proportions of the human figure. The imperturbable rulers, on whose faces there are no feelings, have always been portrayed as young and tall, thus the artists emphasized their importance in society.
Over time, the wall painting technique is improved: images are clearly conveyed, the composition acquires organization.
The most common version is thatwhich sees the close connection of wall paintings with frescoes made by the masters of the greatest state of Antiquity. And when it comes to ancient Roman art, it should be noted that it is radically different from Egyptian.
Murals are a special type of wall painting wherethe coloring powder is mixed with water and applied to a wet surface, pre-coated with a layer of plaster. They are well preserved in dry climates, so they gained such popularity in Italy.
During the reign of Emperor Augustus appearedAltar in honor of the goddess of the world, which is a quadrangular structure. The walls of the historical monument, painted with images and ornaments, as if protruding above the plane and begin to interact with the space. Artists and architects have achieved an incredible effect: it seemed to the audience that they were standing in a niche, thus the masters created the illusion of depth.
Древнеримские творцы уже были знакомы с приемами chiaroscuro and applied them, embodying vivid artistic images. The paintings were accompanied by a landscape background, the inclusion of inserts with contour figures of people, and later wall painting was a complex structure, resembling a theatrical scene.
In the Renaissance, artists depictingthe walls of the illusion were highly appreciated, and their masterpieces were so realistic that the audience could not find the line separating the invented world with the present. It was during this period that wall painting became secular. Brilliant creators paint not only the temples, but also the interiors of residential premises.
Before the revolution in Russia, wall paintingconsidered a measure of the status of the owner - the drawings were the idea of his wealth. In recent years, in our country, it has regained its popularity, since due to the volume patterns it is possible to expand the space of the room and emphasize the individuality of its inhabitants. Modern designers know how to diversify the interior and bring bright colors to houses and apartments, built on a pattern.
Wall painting is not only beauty and harmony, but also durability. Many works that give charm are unique, and their owners are warmed by the idea that they are the only owners of genuine masterpieces.
