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.
Women – the most celebrated muse of the art world. Sculptures, portraits, and paintings of women have been around for more than centuries. There is no denying that women have played a vital role in the history of art. They have been a part of the most eminent pieces across the globe. The portrayal of […]
Coffee, cigarettes, and bread – almost sounding a lot like the next album by Cigarettes After Sex is in fact something that this artist survived on. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), synonymously known as the tortured artist, stands as one of the most renowned artists of post-Impressionism. Born the eldest to a Dutch Reformed Minister, Van […]
We mainly talk about Japan’s rich culture and traditions. But we barely discuss famous Japanese artists, who innovated several painting styles and techniques. Who enlightened millions of people, who endorsed and also wonderfully portrayed Japanese history and customs in their art. Despite discovering art styles that even Westerners follow, these famous Japanese artists didn’t get […]
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón – oh wait! Was that the name? How about if I said I was talking about the famous Mexican painter, the Frida Kahlo. Relatively unknown until the late 1970s, today, Frida is not only one of the famous painters but also an iconic figure for Chicanos, Feminism, and LGBTQA+ […]
Where there is faith, there is art! Faith and religion have always been intertwined with art as a way of expression and devotion! Maybe that’s why paintings of Jesus are some of the oldest paintings to be traced. But it didn’t just live among the medieval paintings from the middle ages. Jesus paintings prevailed throughout […]
If you are an artist or have a keen interest in art, then you must know the answer, which I’m about to ask you. How much do you know about the history of art? Do you think that we can really trace back to the first painting that was ever made? Have you ever wondered […]
Let’s start with a short story about a famous art movement. There was an artist who visited Africa. During his exploration, he ran into some interesting African arts that became an inspiration for him. As a result, the first cubist painting took place in 1907. The end! How was the story? Interesting? Well, that was […]
Have you ever seen the advertisements, comics, books, or newspapers from the 1950s? Back when the USA and the UK were adapting the concept of pop art, the paintings and imagery started getting mass attention from the audience. Do you know why? Because of their uncanny and vibrant depictions. Pop art paintings were often compared […]
If you ever get a chance, read the history of Blacks. Why? Because it’ll show you how strongly and bravely black artists thrived every time somebody tried to silence their voices. Just like female painters, black painters have gone through several injustices. But they fought like warriors, especially against those who had put barriers in […]
Going to the Paris Museum and witnessing the most famous paintings in the Louvre is an experience of a lifetime. However, you can’t explore every gallery and door if you have limited time. The magnificent Louvre Museum holds over 5,500 paintings. It takes a couple of days to actually view them. But why not view […]