Many artists use inspiration to make art. Sometimes inspiration can be something they experienced, a story someone told them, something that happened in history, or something that happened to the artist. For example Picasso painted Guernica which tells part of the story of the bombing of the city Guernica in 1937. A historical event that happened while Picasso was alive, the painting appears to tell how tragic the events in Guernica were.
Another example is Sahibdin who painted the poem Ramayana. The painting tells the story of Rama, a prince, and incarnation of the Hindu god, Vishnu. Sahibdin got his inspiration from the poet Valmiki who wrote Ramayana. Sahibdin retells the poem or story using images instead of words.
Another example is Edward Hopper’s Gas. The painting shows a man tending to the gas pumps on an ordinary evening. There may not necessarily be a story behind the idea for the painting, but the painting captures something people experience everyday. And that normal experience may be what Hopper wanted to convey with his painting.
All of these examples are of paintings, but stories and histories can be told through any medium. Painting, drawing, sculpture, even forms of art such as dance, poetry, and movies can tell a story, whether its a story of a personal experience or a story of a historical event, or even a story of a myth that may not be true, art can capture the feelings and impact of any story. Art is telling stories and experiences through different mediums.
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