Since mankind's dawn the wall art painting has been a desired form of decorations. Early cave dwellings are one example with their daubed-on depictions of hunting and early life. More examples continue through history with places as humble as the cave home and as elaborate as the Sistine Chapel. Humanity seems to see walls as designed specially for those with the gift of artistic vision.

The desire for wall art painting is not hard to understand. People generally spend their lives in some sort of building, and so it is important to maintain a decent feel inside structures. That is why interior decorating is a common interest in almost everyone to some extent, from the elderly in nursing homes to children in elementary schools - who often adorn every available surface with their artwork.

The nature of people is revealed in wall art paintings. Young individuals filled with the desire for romance will tend to display different art than couples who are married. Also, friendships can be established on common interests in styles of art. Contrarily, two people with quite different tastes in art may form a dislike for each, whether expressed or on a subconscious level.

Different opinions are also formed when comparing paintings that hang to those made on the wall itself. The latter tends to be associated with the creative or wealthy; paintings such as those are not the most practical for the average person. Murals make redecorating quite difficult when the designer wishes to create a new feel but still wishes to keep the mural intact.

A response such as this to wall art painting is not unusual, as its presence adds quite a bit of worth to a property. One example is of a family that had a fine painting of this sort on a wall of their living room. It was a simple enough example, depicting a two-story home in an older part of the neighborhood. The painting still had sentimental and historical value, particularly as the house was torn down to make room for a freeway right after the painting was created. Adding interest to the situation was the fact that the family's grandparents had owned the home shortly after their immigration to the United States.

At other times the art is more about aesthetics and less about sentiment. The sole purpose in this instance is the addition of style to other elements inside the room. When this tactic is successful, the painting can sometimes serve as an aid to selling the house. Buyers can discover through them how beautiful the house can potentially look when fully decorated.

One of the most common reproductions is the famous painting "Starry Night," which appears on many walls. Some favor it for its accentuation of the night sky's mystique; others like it for its significance historically. Either way, "Starry Night" offers a good start for those who are new to the world of wall art paintings. Its mix of rich colors in unique ways and its spectacular artistry complement a broad assortment of designs, particularly those that are contemporary in style.