Nature in Art

Both in history and the modern day, there have been countless artworks created depicting natural landscapes, plants, animals, and other objects in nature. Nature has always been frequently featured in art due to its prominence in everyday life and its ability to inspire artists. Art that incorporates nature serves as a way to explore and perceive nature in new ways, as well as communicate more profound ideas. Many artists have incorporated nature in their works in numerous different ways, such as creating artistic representations of natural objects, drawing inspiration from natural landscapes, abstracting nature, and more.

(image: Water Lilies by Claude Monet)

(image: The Oxbow by Thomas Cole)

Art and nature are both considered to be very therapeutic, and combined, their effect on one’s mental health is no less significant. Creating art that incorporates nature in some way can be a great catalyst for self- reflection and expression. Due to the wide variety of subjects that nature encompasses, there is a large range of options to choose from if you wish to incorporate nature into your art. Flowers, trees, mountains, and animals are only a few of the many examples of what you could depict or draw inspiration from.

Sources

• https://humansinnature.org/2021/10/14/the-importance-of-nature-in-art/

• https://artsandculture.google.com/usergallery/nature-in-art/uwJidv1SCRiXLw