World Art Day

 

Every year, on April 15, people come together to celebrate World Art Day. It is a special occasion dedicated to honouring the contributions of artists and highlighting the importance of art in our lives. Art has always been a powerful medium for sharing knowledge, sparking conversation and promoting artistic freedom. Interestingly, the date coincides with the birthday of the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. From museum pieces to street murals, art is used for storytelling, documenting history and preserving the past. 

World Art Day: History

World Art Day was officially established on April 15, 2012, during a General Assembly meeting of the International Association of Art (IAA) in Guadalajara, Mexico. The opening celebration was a special tribute to the birthday of the famous artist Leonardo da Vinci, as he is considered the symbol of freedom of expression and peace.

Artists from around the world joined this historic event, which was supported by the IAA’s national committees. In ancient Greece, there were six official categories of art, Architecture, Painting, Sculpting, Music, Literature and Dance. However, in 1911, the concept of art expanded and Cinema as the seventh art was introduced by Ricciotto Canudo.

World Art Day: Significance

Art holds a special place in culture, as it is a powerful way of storytelling and immortalising the beauty of the past. World Art Day also honours the efforts of artists who fill colours to our lives and shape our cultural identity. Leonardo Da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Raja Ravi Varma, Jamini Roy, Amrita Sher-Gil, and Nandalal Bose, are some of the iconic artists, who have inspired the world with their creativity and talent.