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.
When you hear someone say Australia, what is the first thing that pops up in your mind? Kangaroos? Sydney Opera House? Or the beautiful beaches? But if you are an art lover like me, then you will probably know Australia for some of the most vibrant artworks. Australia, home to some of the most famous […]
Countless pieces of rococo art were made. Some touched the doors of renowned galleries and museums, while others remained an heirloom of art patrons. Before I present to you the most popular rococo paintings, let me give you a brief explanation of how it all started. Let’s learn what happened in European art in the […]
The true work of art is but a shadow of divine perfection! This quote was by none other than the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti! The maestro was connected to art like no other artist of his time! Michelangelo’s works are not just famous for their greatness and uniqueness but also for the influence they had […]
Art is a depiction of happening events, either in reality or in an artist’s imagination. Not necessarily that the events will always be pleasant or serene! And that is what lands us on the painting we are going to talk about today. The Raft of the Medusa! It is one of the famous paintings of […]
“Drawing is the honesty of art. To draw does not mean simply to reproduce contours: drawing does not consist merely of line. Drawing is also expression, the inner form, the plane and modeling.” This quote by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres best explains the essence of neoclassical paintings! Artworks from this era have always enthralled art […]
“I have schizophrenia. That doesn’t mean I am schizophrenia. I am not my mental illness. My mental illness is a part of me” – Jonathan Harnisch Does this quote ring a bell to you? Let me break it down for you! How many times have you looked at a painting and wondered what on earth […]
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 […]
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. […]
Our art world would be incomplete without Dutch paintings! Over the years, Dutch artists created a plethora of paintings depicting wide range of scenes, events, and human figures. These artists ended up creating some of the most influential artwork to ever exist! Why else would we art admirers discuss it even after centuries of its […]
Gothic paintings sound familiar? Or, let me break it down for you! Mediaeval art? Does that strike a hint? Well, Gothic art is a style that falls under the Medieval art movement. Some of the paintings you look at have a completely different aura! The same goes with the concept of gothic painting and artwork. […]
