Decorative and applied art - the basis of beauty of the objective world

At the heart of this art is the need for beauty and coziness. Items that have a household purpose, often used by a person, need not only a reliable structure, but also a beautiful appearance. If a person is surrounded by ugly objects with heavy forms, then the mood will quickly come to naught, and this is very harmful to health. Applied art covers an extensive category of things of daily consumption: dishes, textiles, interior items, weapons, cars, costumes, jewelry, ornaments and things for children.

Types of arts and crafts differ in the way they process blanks, the material itself, its texture and texture properties. Processing metal, often use casting, chasing, forging and engraving; Less often - carving and painting. In general, carving, painting and inlaying, as decoration types of decorative items, are well suited for wood, ceramics and glass. Textiles and leather can also be encrusted in the presence of sufficiently solid bases, but, nevertheless, usually for these materials use techniques of embroidery and heel. For light fabric, batik art is popular - it is painting with liquid paints using a reserve composition or wax.

Applied art is not only a kind of activity, but also an integral attribute of the social situation: it culturally enlightens people and inculcates aesthetic values. The surrounding subject world is always part of the architectural concept. From the form of construction often depends on the shape and purpose of the objects inside it, therefore on a single territory the concepts of architectural style and style of objects of decorative art are closely intertwined. Originated in ancient times, decorative and applied art has become an important area of folk handicraft creativity, developing on an industrial scale.

In the city of Moscow is the All-Russian Museum of Decorative and Applied and Folk Art, unique in its content, which holds many collections created from the late 18-20 centuries. Decorative and applied products of Russia of this period amaze with their antique value and accompany everyone who touches their eyes to their distant and mysterious epochs. The objects of the collections are fragile witnesses to the change of fashion, way of life and grandiose political changes. The very building of the museum, the facade of which was periodically updated during the same period, is a monument of Russian architecture.

The Museum of Applied Art stores both private collections, donated to the museum, and products bearing the role of historical heritage. Variety inspires: European, Russian and oriental fabrics delight the eye; All kinds of artwork from metal and jewelry; Fine collection porcelain; Incomparable glassware and even a rare collection of samovars. The library of the museum contains unique manuscripts and books. There are no analogues to the collection of works of Russian Art Nouveau, from the collection of Soviet agitational art, as well as from the magnificent works of contemporary artists, for whom arts and crafts are a way of life.