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THE CONCEPT OF PAINTINGS IN FINE ARTS
Akhmadaliyeva Nilufar Kobuljon qizi
Teacher of the Department of Puppet Theater Art, Faculty of Theater Arts,
Uzbekistan State Institute of Arts and Culture, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15796192
Annotation:
This article is devoted to the concept of painting, which is one
of the main elements of fine arts. The article provides a comprehensive analysis
of the history of the origin of painting, stages of development and its significance
in modern art. The initial forms of painting in ancient times, its evolution in
medieval and modern art, as well as its aesthetic and functional aspects today
are considered.
Аннотация
: Статья посвящена понятию живописи, одному из
основных элементов изобразительного искусства. В статье дается
комплексный анализ истории возникновения живописи, этапов развития
и ее значения в современном искусстве. Рассматриваются первоначальные
формы живописи в древности, ее эволюция в средневековом и
современном искусстве, а также ее эстетические и функциональные
аспекты сегодня.
Anotatsiya:
Ushbu maqola tasviriy san’atning asosiy elementlaridan biri
bo‘lgan rangtasvir tushunchasiga bag‘ishlanadi. Maqolada rangtasvirning kelib
chiqish tarixi, rivojlanish bosqichlari va zamonaviy san’atdagi ahamiyati
atroflicha tahlil qilinadi. Rangtasvirning qadimgi davrlardagi dastlabki shakllari,
o‘rta asrlar va yangi davr san’atidagi evolyutsiyasi, shuningdek, uning bugungi
kunda estetik va funksional jihatlari ko‘rib chiqiladi.
Keywords:
painting, fine arts, art history, aesthetics, artistic expression,
modern art, color psychology.
Painting is one of the most important components of fine arts and plays an
important role in the aesthetic and cultural development of humanity. Images
created through colors are not only pleasing to the eye, but also have a profound
impact on the emotional and psychological world of a person. From ancient cave
paintings to modern digital art, painting has occupied a special place in all
periods of art. In Uzbek art, painting has a unique style in the art of oriental
miniatures and the work of modern artists, and is an important part of national
culture. This article is devoted to highlighting the concept of painting, its origin,
stages of development, its place in fine arts, and its significance today. The
article helps to understand this area of art more broadly and pays special
attention to its place in Uzbek art. Main part 1. The concept and origin of
painting
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Painting is the art of creating visual images using colors and paints, which is
one of the main directions of fine arts. The word comes from the Latin words
“pictura” (picture) and “color” (color), and refers to the expression of aesthetic
and spiritual images through colors. The origin of painting dates back to ancient
times. In the Lascaux caves in France and the Altamira caves in Spain around
15,000 BC, animals and hunting scenes were depicted using natural pigments
(clay, charcoal, vegetable dyes) (Gombrich, 1995). In ancient Egyptian art,
painting was used with symbolic meanings on temple walls and papyri. In the
period of Al-Khwarizmi, wall paintings and later oriental miniatures developed
as the first forms of painting in Uzbekistan. The first paints were made from
natural materials and used a limited palette of colors. 2. Stages of development
of painting
The history of painting is inextricably linked with the development of
human culture. In the Middle Ages, Byzantine art developed painting in the form
of religious iconography. In Uzbekistan and Central Asia, oriental miniature art
flourished as a unique form of painting. During the reign of Alisher Navoi, the
works of artists such as Kamaliddin Behzod demonstrated a high level of
painting. The miniatures in Behzod's "Khamsa" are distinguished by their
delicate harmony of colors and complex compositions (Pugachenkova, 1987).
The Renaissance was a new stage in painting. The discovery of oil paints allowed
artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Titian to create depth of color and realistic
images. The soft transitions of colors (sfumato technique) in Leonardo da Vinci's
"Mona Lisa" opened up new possibilities for painting. In the 17th century, the
Baroque era promoted dramatic plays of light and shadow in painting
(Rembrandt). In the 19th century, Impressionism brought a new direction in
painting. Artists such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir focused on
depicting the changes in color in natural light. In the 20th century,
expressionism and abstractionism transformed painting into emotional and
symbolic expressions. Wassily Kandinsky's abstract works based on color
expanded new boundaries of painting. In modern art, digital technologies and
installations have created new forms of painting.
Painting, as one of the main elements of fine art, provides composition,
balance, and emotional impact. The psychological effect of colors is of great
importance: for example, red represents passion, blue represents peace
(Arnheim, 1974). In Uzbek art, painting is enriched with symbolic meanings in
oriental miniatures. For example, blue and gold in Behzod's works are used as
symbols of heaven and divinity. In modern Uzbek art, artists such as Chingiz
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Akhmarov and Usto Murtazo reflect the national spirit through painting. The
bright colors in Akhmarov's work "Uzbekona" represent the vital energy of the
Uzbek people. Painting also blends with other art forms, such as sculpture and
graphics, which shows its versatility. Today, painting plays an important role not
only in traditional art, but also in digital art, graffiti, advertising, design and
architecture. Digital technologies have opened up new possibilities for painting:
3D graphics and virtual reality are creating new forms of color. In Uzbekistan,
modern artists, such as Javlon Umarbekov, are combining global and local
themes through painting. Painting has an aesthetic and psychological impact on
society. For example, in advertising and fashion, colors shape consumer
behavior. In Uzbekistan, painting continues to develop as a national art, which
increases its cultural significance. In the future, artificial intelligence and digital
art are expected to expand new areas of painting. Painting, as an integral part of
the fine arts, plays an important role in the development of human culture. From
ancient cave paintings to modern digital art, it has retained its aesthetic and
psychological significance. Painting in Uzbek art demonstrates national identity
through oriental miniatures and modern works. Modern technologies are
opening up new possibilities for painting, which ensures its further development
in the future. Painting remains an important factor in the aesthetic and cultural
development of not only art, but also society.
References:
1. Gombrich, E. H. (1995).
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3. Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye. University of
California Press. Pugachenkova, G. A. (1987).
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5. Istoriya iskusstva. Moscow: Iskusstvo. Metropolitan Museum of Art. (2023).
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