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Great article about 60s Psychedelic Art
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Psychedelic art was shrouded in controversy since the time it was being practiced. Here is a look at some details associated with this art form and the role it played specifically in the 1960s.k
Only a true artist would know the importance of art and how it can be a great form of self-expression. In all forms of art, one has witnessed the changing trends since the ancient days. These trends all are unique in their own way. While some are on the subtle side, others tend to be bit rebellious. The 1960s was one such period that witnessed many trends from the hippy culture to people who would love to rebel and be seen and heard. In art, psychedelic art was one such trend that raised quite a few eyebrows!
The distinctive characteristic of psychedelic art is the beautiful, colorful images that have a surreal feel to it. Psychedelic paintings are inspired by certain experiences. This art made use of beautiful and bright forms with detailing and such compositions always illustrated the psychedelic experiences felt by the artist. Surrealistic drawings, brightly colored patterns, detailing and even morphing were used to depict various scenes.
The term ‘psychedelic’ is used in relation with the experience that is felt by the person when in a rather ‘psychedelic’ state of mind. This condition is arrived to with the help of external influences, which cause hallucinations, and loss of the present state of mind. This is usually done with the help of drugs, which artists believed helped them to have that particular state of mind required to create psychedelic art. Psychedelic music is also based on the same thinking. Drugs such as LSD, Psilocybin and Mescaline were used by many to get to a rather ’surrealistic level’ of the mind. This art movement thus was pioneered by people who relied on these drugs.
The 1960s psychedelic art was particularly note worthy. These forms of psychedelic art soon spread worldwide. There were many poster artists who used this style of art to create posters for rock groups. These artists used the basics of psychedelic art - the contrasting colors and elaborate detailed forms. The 60s psychedelic art movement soon became a part of the counterculture of the 1960s. This counterculture was all about people that defied the traditional norms of the society. Psychedelic drugs were used by people to achieve the temporary state that caused changes in one’s mood and behavior. Psychedelia soon became a common feature in the 60’s. This term was used to describe not only the art, but also music and fashion. One can also see this term being associated with the hippy culture of the 1960’s.
This art soon was used for murals, as designs for album covers etc. These fantasy forms gained popularity by the end of the 1960s. Advertisers caught on to this movement and used the basics of psychedelic art to promote their products. These bright colors and swirling forms were considered appropriate for packaging various products.
Today, psychedelic art is witnessing many changes. Specific software has made it possible to experiment in this direction. Psychedelic designs are used as album covers for trance music. There are many outlets that cater to specific group of consumers who love to wear T-shirts with psychedelic prints. Graphic designers use the basics of psychedelic art to create beautiful 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms without the use of drugs.
Today psychedelic art has created a niche for itself amongst admirers of various styles of art. Well, it surely goes without saying, this art has its own beauty, which transports one to fantasy land.
By Kashmira Lad
Published: 8/28/2008
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