There are factors to look at with miniature paintings: the size, technique and proportions of the subject of the painting. This kind of art started in the Western world using illumination of manuscripts to bring the best out of them. They are small works of art that include portraits of subjects like angels and saints. Some are of sceneries that come from daily life in the Middle Ages.
When the printing press came into being, manuscript artists started painting these small portraits and other like works for their private patrons but also most of these were seen being done for royalty. They were usually carried in bags or pockets of the owners just like the way people carry photos of their dear ones today.
Working with these miniatures need a very accurate and close detail but one can apply a number of materials and platforms to do the work for you properly. They are made of basic composition and a range of colors to choose from so you can make the right decision.
The sizes vary according to the composition but the standard sizes are set at 5"Âx7" even less, which will take into account the frame as well. Others that are very large can go up 11"Âx14".
Sometimes you find some experts who give no thought to the issue of sizes as they seek to just go by the miniature factor. So it means that so long as they are dealing with any size that is smaller than life size, they would work on it. That would even include works such as murals.
These items have now become very popular because of various reasons. Their tiny sizes make them just the suitable items for wall hangings in apartments as well as offices. Then there is a unique decorative statement one can make by grouping several miniatures together for larger interiors instead of using one large picture.
There is also the issue of affordability and how much in the end it will really cost for you. Large paintings have become overpriced sometimes, thereby prompting people to go more and more for the miniatures originals that are less expensive.
Then another creative way of using these original miniature art is to decorate shelves, coffee tables, fireplace mantles and so on. They are great for decorating homes plus they are just wonderful gift items for dear ones, colleagues, clients, and employees, not to say new homeowners.
When the printing press came into being, manuscript artists started painting these small portraits and other like works for their private patrons but also most of these were seen being done for royalty. They were usually carried in bags or pockets of the owners just like the way people carry photos of their dear ones today.
Working with these miniatures need a very accurate and close detail but one can apply a number of materials and platforms to do the work for you properly. They are made of basic composition and a range of colors to choose from so you can make the right decision.
The sizes vary according to the composition but the standard sizes are set at 5"Âx7" even less, which will take into account the frame as well. Others that are very large can go up 11"Âx14".
Sometimes you find some experts who give no thought to the issue of sizes as they seek to just go by the miniature factor. So it means that so long as they are dealing with any size that is smaller than life size, they would work on it. That would even include works such as murals.
These items have now become very popular because of various reasons. Their tiny sizes make them just the suitable items for wall hangings in apartments as well as offices. Then there is a unique decorative statement one can make by grouping several miniatures together for larger interiors instead of using one large picture.
There is also the issue of affordability and how much in the end it will really cost for you. Large paintings have become overpriced sometimes, thereby prompting people to go more and more for the miniatures originals that are less expensive.
Then another creative way of using these original miniature art is to decorate shelves, coffee tables, fireplace mantles and so on. They are great for decorating homes plus they are just wonderful gift items for dear ones, colleagues, clients, and employees, not to say new homeowners.
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