Delve into the most iconic art movements that have impacted the history of art and aesthetics. From the Old and Gold Classic Age to 21st Century Modern Art, PortraitFlip’s Art Movement category covers everything that you need to know.
The curves of a human body, the fierce eyes, and the hand postures that look almost surreal! An art form that has helped in shaping the portrayal of humans and living beings in the art world. This is exactly what figurative art talks about. Don’t confuse this with realism, as both concepts may sound similar […]
If you ask about postmodern art, either the answer will leave you confused or unsatisfied. Speaking from my personal experience, this topic was a bit hard to research. But here I am with the explanation in the simplest way you can ever look for. For starters, art in postmodernism is nothing but a later discovery […]
Less is more! I am sure all of us have heard this paradox at least once in our lifetime! But do you think it would make more sense when connected to monochrome in art? Let us take a moment to look at nature itself; We see oceans—which are all blue and sea-green, and yet […]
Each and every work of art has its own essence, its own perspective and an individual concept. Moreover, it is an artist’s form of expression that they use to portray their views to their audience. But what if I tell you that a form of art that rejects the concept of expressionism and solely gives […]
“The one way for us to become great, perhaps inimitable, is by imitating the ancients.” This quote from one of Winckelmann’s publications is what our blog is all about. Let me walk you through this quote and the topic we are going to cover. You already have an idea that there have been several different […]
How we see Chinese art in today’s world is inherently different from ancient times. It’s more diverse, vast, and evolving than ever before. But did you know Chinese art evolved, transformed, and moved beyond boundaries during Chinese imperialism? If Zhou, Qin, and the Han Dynasties hadn’t existed, China wouldn’t probably have seen advancement in its […]
There is a saying, “drops of water can turn into an ocean.” Quite familiar, right? There is another saying that is somewhat the same. “Dots by dots can turn into a painting.” Well, I just made that up but some famous artists created history with this quote. You must be wondering what I’m trying to […]
Hyperrealist images! Something that is so real that it makes you wonder how can an artist pull it off? Is it really hand-painted or a photograph? The images will make you feel intrigued, whether the part you’re witnessing is original or just a playful act of your subconscious mind. It aims to erase the wall […]
It won’t bore you, but it’ll take you hours to understand the timeline of the Renaissance. The Renaissance is a broad concept that played a key role in the development of European art. It also left an indelible mark on various art movements that took place after its end. Art lovers see it as a […]
Do you remember how, in the history lectures, we were all taught about the medieval period at some point in time? Well, the period was not just prior to civilization; it was also the establishment of art and literature. The medieval art period covers an immense range of history, drama, and a variety of places […]
