Arts and pictures

Arts and pictures

Introduction

For many decades, pieces of art have been evolving, and today, most works of art and architecture are perceived to be “canonical,” mainly due to their extensive scholarship, display in the prominent museum, and their broad influence. Recent years have also seen the rise of art theorists and philosophers who have raised questions concerning the mode of being of works of art. Historical pieces of art, on the other hand, are subject to scholarship, which highly depends on the intuitive judgment, broad experience, and critical sensitivity of the scholar when developing correct attributions. Art analysts have also presented the importance of understanding the historical context in which the artist lived together with empathy and understanding the idea of a particular artist. The art industry has seemingly witnessed significant developments. Currently, art lovers can view thousands of sculptures, paintings, installations, and even explore the museums from an online website within a minute. The advanced computer technology has seemingly provided various platforms, which include ones with zoomable photos of the most significant artworks in the world and the interactive, 360-degree videos.

While many arts have been represented in the virtual gallery, for viewers, it means having a variety and multiplicity of pieces of sculptures and illustrations to explore. On the other hand, the major types of art represented in the gallery include some of the most iconic paintings right from the 15th century, with some other arts also covering the most influential period of between renaissances to pop art (Solina, 2014). Famous pieces of art like The Starry Night by Van Gogh and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, are an example of paintings that are seen hanging in some of the most prestigious museums and galleries across the world. Galleries and museums from a historical point of view were not intended for the public, but today, it is apparent they form central parts of society’s public places.

According to art researchers, public galleries have gone beyond the intended purposes of artwork display, and such galleries are currently providing public places that support cultural exchange. Rojas Ford Fine Art is an example or art gallery that included some of the fantastic pieces of art in history (Art galleries n.d.). Since its initial opening in November 2017, it has become the first American gallery to specialize in Central American and Mexican contemporary and modern art inclusive of other South American masters. Rojas- Ford has seemingly grown in size, and today, the gallery sells and consigns beautiful sculpture and art. Every month, the gallery showcases works of the outstanding artists of Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Panama through special exhibitions. Examples of the pieces of art found in Rojas Ford Fine Art gallery include De las Visitad Magicas dated 2009 by Elmar Rojas, La Calera dated 1977 by Francisco Zuniga, and Mujer Sentada, dated 1975/77 by Armando Morales to name a few.

Most of the pricing range of artworks depends on the hours taken and the cost of materials used. The price range of De las Visitad can, therefore, be estimated to be between $3,000- $ 5,000. The amount has taken into account the number of hours spent by Rojas and the cost involved when purchasing the materials. The size of De las Visitas Magicas is recorded to be 180 centimeters in height and 160 centimeters in length (Rojas, n.d). The price of La Calera, on the other hand, ranges between $1,900 – $2,250 and represents both two- and three-dimensional artwork in a regionalized style that is more unique. The size of La Calera is estimated to be 50.8 × 38.1 cm and further presented as edition 46 Zuniga, n.d.). Mujer Sentada, by Armando Morales, is another piece of art with price ranging between $7 500 – $ 12,000. The size of the artwork is further estimated to be 21× 15 cm, making it have a high resolution.

The pieces of art have seemingly presented different patrons who have offered support to various artists and, as a result promoting their work. An example of arts patronage is evident looking at the support from popes, kings, and wealthy individuals who have consistently provided support to different artists, including sculptors, musicians, and painters (Nelson & Zeckhauser, 2014). Anthony d’Offay is one of the influential patrons in the artistic industry and is widely regarded as a British dealer whose gallery located in London exhibited works of numerous artists like Joseph Beuys and Gilbert, among others. However, in 2001, it is believed that D’offay closed down the London gallery, which then prompted him to work on building his collection. In 2008, he donated his collection to the National Galleries of Scotland, and by that time, his collection comprised of 1, 500 works by 38 artists.

Reports have also highlighted how the prices of art vary according to regions and the demand for specific art. For instance, La Calera has shown a significant demand in Europe and apart from the selling price, customers will also have to pay shipping costs. Such contexts technically make the piece more expensive in regions outside the United States. The same case applies to Mujer Sentada, which faces high demand from both Asia and Europe and, as a result, slightly influences the price (Morales. (n.d). The piece of art has also faced a sharp demand with how it has depicted the human body but remains to be attractive to almost all people of different cultures. De las Visitas Magicas also faced a significant demand in the United States market and sold at an average of $ 4,000 in most places in the United States.

Conclusion

From the analysis, it is clear Rojas-Ford gallery presents viewers with some of the most notable and famous works originating from Central America and Mexico. Today, people can easily view works of arts and pictures uploaded as part of an online gallery and also have the opportunity to see the interior view of various museums. As discussed above, De las Visitad Magicas, La Calera, and Mujer Sentada are examples of previous artworks observed in the Rojas-Ford gallery, and the pricing strategy will majorly involve the total number of hour taken by the artist and the cost of materials used. Art, therefore, remains to be a creative work of human beings, and for many artists, it is a form of pf expressing oneself.