Art Gallery Online Biography
(Source google.com)
We are convinced that such a collection
of digital reproductions, containing a balanced mixture of interlinked visual
and textual information, can serve multiple purposes. On one hand it can simply
be a source of artistic enjoyment; a convenient alternative to visiting a
distant museum, or an incentive to do just that. On the other hand, it can
serve as a tool for public education both in schools and at home. An effective artist biography (bio) is necessary information to have as part of the artist’s presentation to any viewers and interested parties of their artwork. A well written and composed artist bio serves to help a reader to connect to the artist and to the artist’s artwork.
An online art gallery refers to a website that display artworks. Usually, the online gallery is run as a business, with the purpose of displaying the artwork being to promote it to potential buyers. Other variations include:
An online art market for collectors also known as an online secondary market. * A contemporary art gallery displaying art work from their current, future, or past exhibitions, most often to promote the exhibitions, rather than with a view to selling the work via the website .
An artist hosting their own gallery, either on their own website or on other websites. This approach is usually adopted with a view to increasing the percentage of the sale price the artist themselves receive.
A website which conducts art competitions and art contests for artists to compete against other artists in order to gain recognition for their art and artistic talents. This is the equivalent of a "bricks & mortar" art gallery or art organization conducting a juried competition and having a group exhibition of the winners, but this event is being conducted online
There are a number of online galleries that represent many artists working in different media and genre. The artist either pays a monthly fee or agrees to a commission paid when the work is sold. These are usually non-exclusive and are therefore a risk free opportunity for the artist to sell their work worldwide. They can be found by using search terms such as "original art" or "online art gallery".
Viewing art online is an improving experience. Ideally, art should appear exactly as it would if seen in the real world, but there are factors that limit the extent to which this is possible. Factors include:
Whether or not natural lighting can be approximated The extent to which a viewer is able to see the art from various angles i.e. other than head-on The impact on art that uses layering or raised effects when it is not viewable as a three-dimensional object The increased adoption of broadband, and improvement in web programming techniques opens up the opportunity for improved display of art online. Whilst no online gallery yet uses light filtering effects, and 3d photography is not yet available, much richer images and improved display techniques provide the viewer with a much richer experience. The viewer may be offered the option of zooming such that the texture or pigmentation may be examined. Also in some cases the size of the work can be better appreciated by showing it alongside an image of a person of average height. Another advantage of Online Galleries is that the art buying public is broadening but people are still somewhat intimidated by most commercial Art Galleries. They think they know nothing about art and I believe that in some cases this disadvantages the sales of some artists. If the potential buyer has access to a wide range of art that they can view in the comfort and safety of their own home they will tend to look a bit deeper and get to know what and who they like.
The Web Gallery of Art is a
virtual museum and searchable database of European fine arts from 11th to 19th
centuries. It was started in 1996 as a topical site of the Renaissance art,
originated in the Italian city-states of the 14th century and spread to other
countries in the 15th and 16th centuries. Intending to present Renaissance art
as comprehensively as possible, the scope of the collection was later extended
to show its Medieval roots as well as its evolution to Baroque and Rococo via
Mannerism. Encouraged by the feedback from the visitors, recently 19th-century
art was also included. However, we do not intend to present 20th-century and
contemporary art.
The collection has some of the
characteristics of a virtual museum. The experience of the visitors is enhanced
by guided tours helping to understand the artistic and historical relationship
between different works and artists, by period music of choice in the
background and a free postcard service. At the same time the collection serves
the visitors' need for a site where various information on art, artists and
history can be found together with corresponding pictorial illustrations.
Although not a conventional one, the collection is a searchable database
supplemented by a glossary containing articles on art terms, relevant
historical events, personages, cities, museums and churches.
The Web Gallery of Art is
intended to be a free resource of art history primarily for students and
teachers. It is a private initiative not related to any museums or art
institutions, and not supported financially by any state or corporate sponsors.
However, we do our utmost, using authentic literature and advice from
professionals, to ensure the quality and authenticity of the content.
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