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.

About The Life Of Edgar Degas: His Art, Impact and Famous Paintings

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Edgar Degas! If you are an art enthusiast, then you must know him as one of the legendary Impressionists of history. Now it is no lie that every artist has a unique vision to create art—the vision through which they see the world. Sometimes the vision to create revolves around a specific subject. Amid this, […]

Who Was Mary Cassatt: A Warrior in The Field of Art

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There once was a time when women were silenced when they chose to express themselves. There once was a time when women had to fight for their rights. There once was a time when women had to pass the patriarchal society to create ART. Amid all the struggles, the credits in the art world are […]

Van Gogh Style of Art: Vincent Van Gogh Style of Paintings

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Who doesn’t know Vincent Van Gogh and, of course, his remarkable works? I don’t think there is any such painting by him that has not come to light in public and become famous! However, I wonder what makes Vincent’s work so renowned? Is his particular pattern a secret or is drawing things in pain? With […]

Napoleon Crossing The Alps: David’s Painting Explained

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A painting that took space among the famous artworks in the world—Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David! The glamor, the valor, and the drama this painting holds, it definitely has a lot to say to the viewer. There is a lot of history mapped across this painting, so are you willing to indulge in […]

Famous Indian Painters Who Created Greatest Paintings Of All Time

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What if I asked you to imagine a place filled with culture, vibrant lanes and some of the best delicacies around the world? Not only that, but the  place you’re imagining is also known as the birthplace of yoga and some of the most renowned art forms hail from this region. Does it all ring […]

Discover and Understand the Purpose of Art in Detail

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Do you ever sit and wonder what must’ve inspired an artist to draw? Or to create art in general? Well, in some cases, you can conclude that they either want to be artists or that it’s one of their hobbies to draw. Whatever it is, behind every creation there is always a purpose and that […]

Themes In Art: Exploring Art Themes

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What makes an artwork intriguing?  It’s the subject! well, up to some extent, it is correct but what if I tell you there’s something that is equally important to give a base to your art? That is: “Themes in Art“. The themes in art not only give the artist a viewpoint for the painting but […]

Principles of Art: The Complete Guide for Art Principles!

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Have you ever wondered what it takes for a painting to get so popular?  We already know that its composition and elements play a key role in its success. But don’t you think that there can be some set of rules that it adheres to?  Well, yes there’s some. These are the Principles of Art! […]

World’s 15 Stolen Artworks: List of Recovered & Lost Artworks

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Although robbery is a crime, we can’t deny the fact that some heists have made history, especially in the art world. Everyone gets fascinated by a good mystery and the artistic community is full of them. I mean, turn the pages of art history. The hint of missing paintings, lost artworks, or stolen pieces will […]

What is Composition in Art? (In Depth View on Principles and Elements of Art Composition)

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Why is it that whenever we walk into the museum, some piece attracts us and we end up spending more time gazing at it? What is it that stops us and makes us wonder?  Let’s take some famous painter’s works into consideration to understand the depth of this question. What is it about the rich […]