Artworks across the world have that mesmerising impact on people’s mind-set, emotions, and actions. Whether it is Chinese paintings, Greek artworks, American frescos, or Cuban murals, art pieces hold a special ecstasy of their cultures and beliefs. Indian paintings are no different.
India holds a rich and extensive treasure of art & culture that stretches its leg from the present time to thousands of years back. Not before digitalization paved the way for the global art lovers to get access to the Indian paintings, these exquisite pieces were long hidden from the world. However, in the last 20 years or so, the internet has really saved the drowning art culture and made it more versatile, mixed, and flashy.
Because of this, today, art collectors can observe paintings daily on their mobile phones with the touch of their fingers. Hence, if you are exclusively looking to buy Indian art, this blog is the perfect read for you. I am going to scribble down a few tips that would help you in purchasing aesthetically made Indian paintings with ease and comfort. Let’s start:
Grasp the ABCs of Indian Art
Assuming you are a newbie in the art collection, remember to not rush in the process of purchasing art. Art collection or buying paintings can only be done correctly if you allow yourself to understand and connect with the particular genre or an art piece. Hence, similar to how you learn to walk, take baby steps and slowly understand the fundamentals associated with Indian art.
On the global level, Indian paintings have started to make an impact recently (last decade or so) only, but if you want to experience the depth and width of art here, you are up for a party. Learn about the different styles of Indian art i.e. ancient, traditional, modern, and contemporary. Note, in what time period these artworks came into existence and what impact these pieces made on the society. More importantly, what emotions were evoked when you witnessed these paintings?
The deeper you go, the much better becomes your comprehension with the Indian art and better becomes your purchase decision.
Track Art Pages
Knowledge is in abundance everywhere, you just require to look at the right places. This phrase befits the newbies in the art world who are looking to buy Indian art. Of course, you can always visit the libraries to get a grab of what is art and what the latest trend is running the show presently. But when knowledge is available at the touch of your finger and in your pocket, what’s the need to visit the places physically?
Digital books and art blogs & websites are there on the web that offers updated knowledge on the trending art guidelines and standards. These platforms are the perfect source for a beginner who is keen to enhance his/her art’s knowledge diameter. Seek high ranking websites and art blogs on the web and follow them. Being in constant touch with such impeccable knowledge banks offers you a much clear understanding of what sort of Indian artwork you would want to purchase.
Seek what allures you
Most of the art lovers, in the initial stage, feel dubious about what sort of paintings they like. It is quite natural. As a person who is going to make his first art purchase, you should totally trust your own choice. Understand that buying art is something very emotional. Hence, your first purchase should be directly evoked by the emotional you and not the practical you.
Try to find out what sort of art style gives you chill and entices your interest the most. My concern is that you should only buy Indian art that really makes a connection with you. For this, you have to be clear about your taste first. Give yourself time with every style of Indian art and eventually, there will be one specific form you would want to spend more time than others. That’s the one you should get. This will narrow down your options and save a good amount of your time & efforts at the time of purchase.
Give a chance to local exhibitions
There is zero harm to get as much exposure as possible before making your first ever art purchase. Hence, I would recommend all the toddlers (figuratively) of the art world to explore as many exhibitions, art galleries (online and offline), and museums (if there are) in your city. Doing so will offer you the ability to look at a much wider horizon of what is available and at what price during your purchase. In addition, giving a visit to such places can offer you a higher probability of discovering a new or emerging artist.
Final words
Your work is definitely not done after you get your hands on the piece of an exquisite artwork. As an art aficionado, it is your responsibility to keep the painting safe from sunlight’s direct exposure, rain, humidity, etc.
Follow the afore-mentioned tips that will make you end up with an exclusive painting that you would never put-off the wall.