The Historical Significance of World Art Day – Dr. Shrinivas Mahawar
Udaipur: Expressing his views on the subject of "The Historical Significance of World Art Day" under the aegis of the Janmat Manch, President Dr. Shrinivas Mahawar stated:
World Art Day is celebrated annually on April 15th to commemorate the birthday of Leonardo da Vinci. (Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was a great Italian painter, scientist, engineer, and inventor of the Renaissance era, regarded as a "polymath"—a person of versatile genius—due to his thinking that was far ahead of his time. He was the creator of the world's most famous paintings: the *Mona Lisa* and *The Last Supper*.)
World Art Day was officially proclaimed during the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2019 with the aim of promoting the development of art. It seeks to strengthen the bonds between societies, foster awareness regarding the diversity of artistic expressions, and highlight the contributions of artists toward sustainable development.
Enumerating the ten primary forms of art—including painting, sculpture, architecture, music, literature, dance, theater, cinema, photography, and digital art—he explained that these forms serve to express human emotions and ideas through visual, performing, and applied mediums. These are detailed as follows:
1. Painting: Creating visual images using colors on surfaces such as canvas, paper, or walls.
2. Sculpture: Creating three-dimensional (3D) forms by carving materials such as stone, metal, or wood.
3. Architecture: The design and construction of buildings, bridges, and monuments.
4. Music: The expression of emotions through melody and rhythm.
5. Literature: Documenting ideas and thoughts through the medium of language and words.
6. Dance: Artistic performance through rhythmic bodily movement.
7. Theater: Presenting a story through acting on a stage. ...to perform.
8. Cinema/Film: Artistic storytelling through the medium of motion pictures.
9. Photography: Capturing light and scenes through the medium of a camera.
10. Digital Art: Art created using computers, software, or tablets, etc. These art forms reflect various facets of human culture and creativity.
The Forum's Secretary, Shirish Nath Mathur, and Assistant Professor Azad Meena
stated that
Art is the very medium for attaining spiritual peace. It is a rigorous discipline—a form of intense dedication. It is through this medium that an artist, drawing upon a radiant and kaleidoscopic soul, gives tangible form to their dreamlike thoughts. Art possesses the power to elevate individuals beyond their narrow confines, transporting them to a higher plane of existence.
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