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 […]
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.
Over hundreds of artworks were made depicting angels. Most of them belonged to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, as angels play a key role in conveying God’s message to their respective prophets. But the ones that’ve conquered the hearts of millions and are predominantly spoken about on the internet belonged to art patrons who practice Christianity. […]
If you’re wondering what foreshortening is, then let me tell you that you’re not alone. Being an art lover, this question keeps running through our minds. But let me ask you something. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re standing into the painting or in front of the subject? As if you belong to the […]
When you come across the word harmony, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you are a melophile like me, then you can probably think of the arrangement of musical notes and rhythm that provides a pleasing effect to the ears. And if we talk about harmony in general, then it […]
Tell me the first thing you notice in art . I am sure your eyes fall for the subject that it consists of. A subject is the most significant part of art. It is the primary reason to produce a painting that brings the artist’s perspective in front of his/her viewers. Its colors, shapes, and […]
Art isn’t only about creativity; it is about everything! What we’ve seen, what we’ve heard, and what we’ve sensed—art has literally covered every aspect of our lives. Art came to the rescue when humans didn’t even know how to speak. It served as a tool to communicate, to learn, and to leave evidence for future […]
When you think of ancient Greek paintings, what comes to your mind? I personally would think of grandeur, Greek gods and magnificence! And that is exactly what I got during my research on ancient Greece art! From architecture, to wall paintings, vase paintings, sculpture making and other paintings, Greek paintings have a special place in […]
Vibrant shades of the color palette may leave you awestruck! But when the colors and the underlying elements are arranged with each other with perfection, it comes out as a contrast in art. One of the art principles and the most intriguing part of an artwork! Contrast just adds a pop of color and effect […]
The commonality between the world’s famous artworks—The House of Parliament (Sunset), The Milkmaid, and Starry Night over the Rhone—is that they show the characteristics of repetition. What does that mean? In Claude Monet’s painting, you’ll see the same color used for the sky and the river. That means there’s color harmony, something that is common […]
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 […]










