For centuries, gardens have been the subject of countless works of art. The solitude and peacefulness of gardens makes them an obvious choice for the artist. A particular type of garden art is courtyard art. There are hundreds of beautiful examples of courtyard artwork from around the world. European courtyards are particularly popular, with their cobblestones, arches and columns, and their wrought iron gates.
Generally speaking, garden art is about bringing peace and tranquility to the viewer, but with courtyard art, there is an even deeper meaning. The way a courtyard opens up into a hidden space can represent a secret being revealed, or the secret interior life inside each person's mind. Courtyard art prints may also represent an introverted disposition, or shyness.
Beautiful courtyards have many opportunities for artists to play with contrasts, textures, and colors. For example, the contrast of hard stone and soft leaves and flowers and climbing, curly vines. There are many textures represented, like crumbling bricks and tree bark. The colors can be loud and vibrant in flower beds, and soft in the dirt and rocks, and the hidden nature of courtyards makes them a perfect subject for painters to play with light and shadow.
Courtyard wall art, with its privacy and closeness, is the perfect art for a bedroom, or it may be used to make visitors feel at ease in your guestroom. Anywhere this type of garden art is displayed, it brings a peaceful feeling to the viewer, and also has a strong appeal for gardeners and flower enthusiasts.
