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.
Have you ever wondered where the effects in the paintings come from? Well, the answer is pretty clear that it is all because of the texture in art! With that being said, I’d love to share with you some intriguing details about the meaning and importance of texture in art. The depth of the texture […]
While playing chess, do you notice the checkerboard? Or, while walking down the street, do your eyes fall over the concrete patterns? That’s the rhythm that makes you stare at the repetitive shape. Repeating designs could be tedious and need rhythm in order to create a flow in the viewer’s eyes. But when you hear […]
What and how much do you know about medieval artwork? What did they stand for, and why were they made? And what made medieval paintings so special? It is, of course, the story behind them! Medieval artwork definitely had a religious touch to it. Yes, the medieval period gave us art that revolved around the […]
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 […]
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 […]
