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"Painting is an art or occupation of coating surfaces with paint for an artistic effect. A picture is otherwise called as a design in paint. The work of the painter is to fill out the colors on a flat surface representing any object or scene.
Haiti is located in the Western Hemisphere and is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, the Golfe De la Gonave and the Atlantic Ocean. Haiti's ethnic mixture of African, Catholic, French vodou and tribal roots contribute to its colorful, distinctive arts and crafts industry. Haitians have developed a unique culture, with art and music that has become famous far beyond its borders. The people of Haiti are known as Haitians and they are very creative and artistic people. Haitian Art, especially painting and sculpture, is the most appreciated art forms in the world. They are recognized world wide because of their unique features and colorful portrayal. Haitians have a special taste for decoration and bright colors. Haitian painting became popular in the 1940s when a school of primitive artists encouraged by the Episcopal Church began in Port-au-Prince. Since that time a steady flow of talented painters has emerged from the lower middle class.
Haiti is world famous for its distinctive art which continues to receive critical acclaim from around the world. Haitian art is a reflection of the beauty of the country. Haitian art provides some of the most vibrant and intensely colorful images in today's gallery line-up. Haitian art consists of mostly visual arts, such as paintings, sculpture and metal arts. Haitian art reflect a complex tradition of African, French, Catholic and tribal Voodoo. A great number of Paintings and sculptures depict some sort of Voodoo scenery, ceremony, and deities. Their paintings were full of passion and imagination. The paintings are generally divided into two categories: naives and moderns. This division has been widely accepted in Haitian arts. Haitian arts are thriving and prospering under the most adverse conditions. Haitian art is an important outlet to the resolution of inner tensions. Haitian art is carving itself a place of honor in the hearts and minds of art lovers every where.
One other key component in most of Haitian art, especially paintings, is the joy depicted. Despite the misery and poverty that plagued the country, Haitians artist seem to always find a way to include the joyfulness of the people in their artistic expression. Another main aspect of Haitian Art is historicism. Important historic moments, sceneries from the long rebellion against colonization and slavery and culminating with independence in 1804 and incredible suffering are usually portrayed. The landscape of the country and the everyday life of its people are also important components of the Haitian paintings.
Haitian sculptors as well as other artists use wood, soapstone, and scrap metal from recycled oil drums and other available materials. Haitian wood carvers coax graceful forms from native wood. Haiti recycles old metal oil drums and transforms them into everything from landscapes to mythological sea creatures. Haitian Metal Art originated in the early 1950s by a blacksmith named Georges Liautaud. This art form uses recycled oil drums. The artists use hammers and assorted chisels to cut and bend the metal into artwork.
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