World Art Day

World Art Day is a world-class celebration of art. This concept is very broad and includes authorship, painting, architecture and much more. The objects of art are characterized by great cultural significance. They shape the culture of a country, making it unique and distinctive. It is celebrated every year on April 15.

History

The history of World Art Day begins in 2012, when it was established by the General Assembly of the International Art Association (I.A.A.). This organization is engaged in the preservation of objects of art, organizes exhibitions, and helps talented young people. The day of celebration coincides with the date of birth of the famous Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci.

The holiday was created to popularize art among ordinary people, to teach them to love, appreciate and enjoy it. There are a huge number of types of art in the world, which often have a very long history of development. For example, painting appeared in the primitive era, when people decorated the walls of caves with drawings. Theater was born in ancient Rome around 500 BC. The list could go on for a very long time. Today we celebrate this day to thank all the artists, in every direction.

Interesting facts

• One of the most famous paintings in the world is the Mona Lisa. People are captivated by the depth of the image, as well as that mysterious smile.
• Leonardo da Vinci was not only a talented artist, he also dedicated his life to fighting for animal rights and was a vegetarian.
• Roman sculptors made their creations with removable heads. This allowed them to replace the head without much trouble, without wasting time and effort in creating a new personality.

How to celebrate

Get together with family or friends to go to an exhibition of paintings, sculptures, visit the theater, the Philharmonic, and more. In today’s world, access to art is open to everyone, and the choices are enormous!

Spread the word about the holiday on social media. Ask other users what kind of art they prefer. Why?

When World Art Day celebrated in 2024?

World Art Day is observed on April 15 each year.

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