Category Archives: Art Movements

Delve into the most iconic art movements that have impacted the history of art and aesthetics. From the Old and Gold Classic Age to 21st Century Modern Art, PortraitFlip’s Art Movement category covers everything that you need to know.

Medieval Art: The Dramatic Art of The Middle Ages

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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 […]

Harlem Renaissance (Migration Story Of 200,000 Black People)

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(Disclaimer: You will see words such as “black people” or “negro” in this article. These words are used to provide context and not to hurt or mock any race, creed, or group) Black people are unsung heroes, brave souls, and somebody who are loyal and hardworking. They have been significant and prominent contributors to the […]

Realism Art Movement: An Era of Revolution

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Keeping it real, keeping it 100! That is the motto of the Realism art movement.  As a realist, an artist portrays the world from his point of view. A Realist artist is someone who clearly portrays what they see and what actually is going around them.  Realism art covered every situation, whether if it’s about […]

Romanticism Art Period: A Search For Individual Rights and Liberty

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“Romanticism was more than merely an alternative to a sterile classicism; romanticism made possible, especially in art, a great expansion of the human consciousness.” – Edward Abbey The romanticism art period was a cultural movement that emerged around 1780. While the word “Romanticism” may restrict your thought to an idea that is oriented with eternal […]

What is Surrealism? (Guide to Surrealist History & Artworks)

In a mood for a short story? Andre Breton was a Dadaist and a mad follower of Sigmund Freud’s work in psychoanalysis. According to André, rational thoughts have their own significance in the art world. However, change is inevitable when one goes beyond its limits. His keen interest in Freud’s theories and works inspired him […]