Ubud art is part of a lot of traditional Balinese painting took on a different direction than to other parts of Bali. The influences of Western artist who visited and lived in and around Ubud in the 1930s onward change traditional art in Ubud forever.European artists introduced perspective, anatomy, dimension, and use of color in a different way to the local artists, and Ubud's art has never been the same. Coloring in local art before the 1930s was only of natural colors made of pigments from the forest and nature in general. Introduction of oil paints by Europeans ( and later of acrylics) changed the view of how one use color in a painting. Classic Balinese art-arts before these influences-had simple use of color in a two dimensional style. The Europeans showed how dimension and perspective could be enhanced by use of color and its intensity. Although this influence has been strong, there is still a definite Balinese style that comes through the paintings to this day.
Balinese art is not just about style or use of color, but the ideas of life, death, and morals. Subjects that are greater than the single individual and also important in a mythological sense. Local artist also paint scenes from the rice fields, fishing, love, and everyday life as do artist around the world. Our art is also a part of our culture and religion, and not seen as something 'separate'- it is connected to all of life and living. All art in here is connected- painting, sculpture, music and dance, and with religion, in ceremony. As we see the Gods, human and nature all connected. If you came to Bali and want to see the art of Bali you can book or doing tour around Bali by using travel agency.
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