As everyone knows, there are many different holidays. Some are celebrated everywhere, while others, such as professional ones, most people may not even know about. Such holidays include the Day of the Artist. It really exists and is celebrated in the circle of representatives of this profession. It is worth getting to know this holiday in more detail and consider when and how it is celebrated.
A little about the holiday
As mentioned above, there are many professional holidays, such as Programmer's Day or Economist's Day. Such professions are quite widespread, so sometimes you can hear about the existence of their "personal" holidays. We meet artists in everyday life much less often, and therefore few people know that there is also an Artist's Day. All true masters of their craft can be congratulated on him, as this is sometimes hard work.
So, now it's worth talking about when the Artist's Day is celebrated inRussia. The date of this holiday is December 8th. Note that this day is significant not only in Russia. December 8 is the International Day of the Artist. In honor of him, many different events are held in cultural institutions, museums, galleries and other places that any educated person should definitely visit.
History of the artist profession
Of course, touching upon the theme of a professional holiday (in our case, this is the Day of the Artist), it is worth talking separately about the profession of an artist. First we need to consider the definition of such an interesting speci alty.
An artist is a specialist who is engaged in fine arts, as well as other types of art. This profession appeared a very long time ago, even ancient people created various images on stones. Scientists also find a large number of rock art and other evidence that even among ancient people there was a need for fine arts.
After some time, with the development of civilization and the emergence of states, the activities of artists expanded markedly, as they were required to decorate houses and various household items. Interestingly, in ancient Egypt, artists were highly respected, as it was believed that images could have a magical effect.
In the Middle Ages, icon painting, the creation of frescoes and mosaics became the main areas of art. With the advent of the Renaissance, the portrait genre gradually develops, which does not lose its relevance today.
Dayartist in Russia: where can I go?
So, we have reviewed the basic information about the profession of an artist. We also noted the date when the Day of the Artist is celebrated. The date of its holding, as mentioned above, is December 8th. This day should be celebrated not only by professional artists, but also by everyone who is interested in art and culture. On a holiday dedicated to the ministers of art, you can go to many galleries and museums and get acquainted with the exposition in detail. Sometimes this is simply necessary to do, because acquaintance with the fine arts allows you not only to expand your knowledge and horizons, but also to join this wonderful world. Sometimes you just need to take a break from your own affairs and devote a little time to internal development. Various thematic exhibitions are often held on the professional holiday celebrated by artists. Visiting one of these will be very interesting and informative for representatives of any speci alty.
Artist profession today
Many are wondering: is the profession of an artist relevant today? The answer, of course, will be in the affirmative. Most likely, the profession of an artist will be relevant at all times. This is due to the fact that at different times fine art takes different forms. For example, painting used to be the most popular. Undoubtedly, now she is also in demand, but much less.
Nowadays, the most popular areas of graphics anddesign, as they are used in the design of printed materials, books and various other publications. Of course, arts and crafts also always remains popular and never loses its relevance.
