An artistic expression is a manifestation that is part of some discipline of art.
Expression has its etymological origin in the Latin word expressio . The first meaning included in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) refers to the act of expressing : manifest, communicate.
Artistic , meanwhile, is an adjective that refers to that linked to the arts . Art is called the manifestation that allows the expression of an idea, a feeling, an emotion, etc., through sound, plastic or other types of resources.
An artistic expression , in this way, is the materialization of an intellectual creation that, due to its characteristics, is part of some kind of art . It can be said that it is the result of an internal exploration, which is revealed in the form of a work of art .
Characteristics of artistic expression
Artistic expression reflects the creativity of the individual. Through art you can capture an interpretation of reality or the fruit of your imagination .
Depending on the artist's intention, style , and other factors, artistic expression may aim to constitute a faithful representation of reality or as a product of fantasy. Subjectivity , in one form or another, is always present in these manifestations.
Beyond the individual, artistic expression is framed in a social and cultural context . There is always an influence of the environment and the time in the works.
Music is a very popular artistic expression.
Different supports
The realization of an artistic expression can be carried out in multiple ways, which are associated with the various disciplines of art. Visual arts such as sculpture , photography and painting , for example, provide different artistic expressions.
In other words: a statue , a photographic portrait and a painting are artistic expressions. There are others that do not have a specific physical support or whose support can vary, such as dance , music and literature .
Likewise, there are artistic expressions that can be reproduced or consumed over and over again (such as a book or a musical album ), although in some cases the production, dissemination and consumption form a unique and unrepeatable act (a live musical performance). , a theatrical work ).
Artistic expression throughout history
Artistic expression is inherent to the human condition. Already in prehistory , the primitive human being expressed himself through cave paintings, sculptures and other resources.
Hand in hand with evolution, the forms of artistic expression also evolved. Little by little, new media were used, techniques were developed and technologies were incorporated. Today, artistic expression can even be done with computers and digital tools.
It is important to highlight that art, for many decades, became an industry . Therefore, it is possible that there are artistic expressions that are carried out as a hobby or for the simple desire of wanting to convey something, while others are integrated into a commercial logic and become a good that is sold and that can generate economic profits. .
It cannot be omitted to mention that intellectual right is protected by law . Each person is entitled to dispose of their creation as they wish, reproducing it or marketing it according to their interests.