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 […]
Category Archives: Art and Aesthetics
From ancient times to the present days, PortraitFlip’s Art and aesthetics bring you insights into the most noteworthy artworks and their artists. Get cultured and appreciate the art world without toiling over the thick art books for hours.
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 […]
There are always two sides to a human. One that is bright and another that is dark. Whenever you witness a creepy view, it leaves you spine-chilling. Do you know why? It’s because it stimulates the dark side of your mind, which is eager to learn about the subject. Creepy, melancholic, and dreadful arts are […]
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 […]
Before starting this blog, let me take you on a ride with feelings. Have you ever come across a painting that adds energy and vibrancy to your life? An art whose colors and shapes make you wonder a thousand questions. A texture that creates sensations in your body. All these feelings are nothing but what […]
The personification of anxiety and horror which is sure to run a chill down your spine; that is The Scream painting for you in short. Imagine a grotesque face with a hollow yet horrified expression, with frail hands on the figure’s sunken face in shock. The hues of red blatantly stand out, warm crimsons and […]
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 […]