Carousel art is within the category of amusement park prints, however, due to the popularity and demand for these works, they are often considered a category of their own. These circus images are popular for any age and have enough diversity to match nearly any personal style.
Circus images, such as carousel art, are widely known for their whimsical executions. However, in carousel art not all whimsical images are created equal, even though they are all excellent examples of circus paintings. Two examples of the variety seen in these works is illustrated by the carousel prints 'Magical Horses' by Barbara Mock and 'Carnival Carousel' by Chariklia Zarris.
Many works of carousel art take advantage of the fondness that children have for this attraction, resulting in several nursery pictures that use circus images as their primary subject. These whimsical paintings are generally lighthearted and often feature individual elements of the carousel, rather than the entire structure, as seen in 'Giraffe Carousel' by June Ericka Vess and 'Bears Riding a Carousel'.
Carousel art is one of the most popular forms of amusement park prints, thanks to the sensitive treatment that artists use in depicting their subjects. Unlike many circus images which make use of pop art representations for their subjects, carousel art offers the viewer a nostalgic view of the innocence and excitement of childhood. Additionally, these works are used for decoration in many areas of a home, regardless of theme.
