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 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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Space plays an integral role in the art creation process. Even the slightest change in space can impact the dynamics of art. The way you comprehend art and later visualize it in your mind can be influenced by just a few modifications. If you look at Da Vinci and Michelangelo’s art, you’ll understand how brilliantly […]
When you look at any work of art, what is the one aspect that cannot escape your eyes? Well, it’s none other than colors..! There is nothing that escapes color in the world we live in. Anything around us that is hit by light will carry a certain color of its own. Think about it, […]
Have you ever wondered why we find Mona Lisa’s smile mysterious? I mean, it’s just a lady who is posing for an artist. Well, this is because of how Leonardo depicted each element in it. Her smile, her hand posture, her body language—each detail tries to convey something unusual; it wouldn’t have been possible without […]
Are you in the mood for some fun activities because I have one task for you. Can you draw a square without any trace of lines? Wondering how to draw a square that doesn’t include lines? Well, that is impossible! What I want to convey is that “lines” are everywhere. A person cannot paint or […]
Welcome to the mythological world of Botticelli, where mystical tales were carved on canvas. Today, we are going to talk about his famous creation, ‘La Primavera’. Almost looking like a scene from a spiritual book and being one of the biggest tempura panels, Sandro’s La Primavera was nonetheless a masterpiece. La Primavera was one of […]
Who would’ve thought a Self Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird can also be a medium to channel divorce grief? This was done by none other than the queen of self-portraits, Frida Kahlo! Kahlo is infamous for being an open book through her self portraits, depicting different events and emotions from her life. The Thorn […]
Finding love, sensuality, affection, and misery in one painting has made me fall for it. Yes, I am in love! I am in love with the beauty that the painting offers, with the vivid yet graceful colors, and with the amount of love the woman has for the roses. You must be wondering: Does a […]
