The environment we live in inspires and influences our creative process. It is believed that music and art, painting in particular, have a close relationship. Factors such as colors, brightness, smell, and sound trigger varying emotions and feelings within us, and these in turn affect our creative process. Evidence suggests that when a particular type of music and painting take place in the same environment, the result of the painting will be distinct.
Many successful musicians speak about the similarities between music and painting. Music is an art which permeates every society. There is always an instant connection. According to one musician, be it music styles or genres such as country, opera, and rap, or Renaissance paintings, installations, and abstract work, there is respect for what the other artist is trying to communicate. There is much to gain from learning, understanding, and accepting differences across art forms.
For example, if you play a certain type of music, listen to what the music is telling you. Then notice your response to the painting and color choices. If the music has a slow beat, your brush strokes will be slower — and vice versa. It is beautiful how the music will orchestrate the brushwork. You can thus interpret music through your art.
Through the years, many artists, psychologists, and musicologists have studied and agreed on the relationship between music and art. Wassily Wassilvevich Kandinsky is one such Russian painter who became so fascinated by this link that he used musical terms to name many of his paintings.
People interpret paintings in different ways based on their feelings, emotions, and mood. A painting is not only an external portrayal of colors but one which holds deep meaning and emotion that needs to be understood. By examining the painting carefully, you can understand its theme, mood, and emotion. We are able to get a glimpse of the environment in which the painting was created — the artist’s mood and emotions at that time.
Through this brief article, we will explore the connection between different types of music and their effect on paintings.
Light music will affect the painting process differently than fast or dark music, as explained previously. Lighter music will be helpful in creating landscapes.
This will result in paintings that are more realistic. Artists often agree that realistic works can come to life when they are relaxed and calm. A bright room will also have an impact on the colors chosen, as your subconscious mind tends to select lighter shades. It is advised to have upbeat, positive music if you wish to paint a cheerful, pleasing piece.
Fast music, on the other hand, will result in more abstract paintings with many colors. With experience, you will begin to sense the emotions of the painter just by observing their work.
The relationship between music and art has been reaffirmed over and over again. Music itself is a form of art, and their wonderful influence on each other has sparked a creative bond throughout history — one that can never be separated.
