Know the Maestros that have contributed to the heritage of art and have inspired millions of artists with their work. With PortraitFlip’s Artist category, there will not be a single hero who will go unsung.
The true work of art is but a shadow of divine perfection! This quote was by none other than the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti! The maestro was connected to art like no other artist of his time! Michelangelo’s works are not just famous for their greatness and uniqueness but also for the influence they had […]
A painting that narrates a tale of its own with a clear vision, a colorful palette and a deep message hidden beneath the canvas. From poverty to rich class society, to the darker sides of life to the brighter phases of it, realists conveyed them all through their art. Realism artists covered it all; they […]
“Art is to console those who are broken by life.” This quote is by none other than the famous Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh! When you look at the list of famous artists of all times, you will come across a lot of Netherland painters. Dutch artists have contributed so much to the art community, […]
The art world would be incomplete without the contributions of some incredibly skilled German artists! “We have art so that we shall not die of reality.” This quote by German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, perfectly describes German art’s contribution to the art community. With so many eminent artists across art movements and different periods, we have […]
Before we start reading about famous American artists, we must know how American art flourished and what made it popular in the 20th century. When we say “American Painters”, only a few names appear in front of us, i.e., Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock. But there are other American painters as well who […]
What is so significant about portrait paintings or the art made by famous portrait painters? Portraiture is such an artwork that requires immense talent to reflect not just the face of the subject, but also the spirit of the painter. And we have some famous portrait painters who have indeed done an awe-inspiring job at […]
An artist always seeks inspiration in some of the most basic things and yet makes it effortlessly presentable so that they turn out to be one of the most famous paintings. And Pierre-Auguste Renoir was no lesser; he used his paintbrush to create astonishing artworks that left his audience in awe. He was not just […]
In 1903, a major event took place in America. Do you know what it is? An artist was born with the capability to define new meaning in the art world. Who else, if not Rothko? Mark Rothko was an American abstract artist who was a scholar with the talent of speaking four different languages. Wow! […]
When we think of the term “Expressionism” and “Expressionist artists” there is so much that can flood our minds. Expressionism has had several definitions across time, geography and people. But do you know what kind of Expressionism am I talking about here? I am talking about the cultural movement that happened in the 20th century […]
Johannes Vermeer! A man who is renowned in the whole world for his famous paintings and creations, yet, his life remains a mystery! Known for his selection of themes and subjects in his paintings, Johannes Vermeer was mostly a self-taught artist. It is indeed surprising that, out of his creations, only 36 paintings have survived […]