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.
The art world would be incomplete without the contributions of some incredibly skilled German artists! “We have art so that we shall not die of reality.” This quote by German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, perfectly describes German art’s contribution to the art community. With so many eminent artists across art movements and different periods, we have […]
Circles, squares, rectangles—these are all the shapes, right? But, do you know that these aren’t the only shapes in the art niche! Yes! I know that it is a fact that you will be surprised to know, so let us learn about this concept together! Shape in Art! If we go by the definition of […]
Art always fascinates me. I always wonder if paintings and 3D images are magical. How can someone draw something that is so realistic from scratch? Look at the art communities for once; they produce insanely detailed images that appear real and live. How? Don’t you want to know? Well, their little secret is not a […]
A well-qualified and experienced artist knows the importance of emphasis in art. Without emphasis, your art will never leave an indelible mark on viewers’ minds. Viewers seeing your composition and not paying enough attention to subjects, points, or specific areas where you expect them to is disappointing! It feels like something has gone wrong. It […]
What do you see when a flock of birds is flying in the sky? Or when the rain drips from the window sills? Or when you closely watch a honeycomb? Isn’t there some kind of arrangement? Maybe, repetition? Is “pattern” the word you’re looking for? Then yes, you’re on the right page! Patterns are a […]
“I am seeking, I am striving, and I am in it with all my heart.” – Van Gogh A life filled with sorrows and grief is often mixed in rolling sheets with tobacco and smoked till you get numb. Van Gogh’s Skeleton Smoking is the exact representation of the feeling of being so lost in […]
There is a saying, “drops of water can turn into an ocean.” Quite familiar, right? There is another saying that is somewhat the same. “Dots by dots can turn into a painting.” Well, I just made that up but some famous artists created history with this quote. You must be wondering what I’m trying to […]
Whether you’re planning to compose art or curious to know why some artworks are made with different color combinations, let me tell you you’re on the right page, as we’re here to discuss the role and importance of value in art. As we all know, there are seven art elements of art—value having the most […]
Japan is known for its wondrous and brimming culture and art! Be it technology or art we know that no one else does it like the Japanese! Enormously rich in art and culture, there is a lot to know about the roots of Japanese art and its evolution to this day. The brilliance of art […]
What do you think of when you take a look at a sphere or a cube? Do you think that the same form in 2D can be a square or just a mere circle? I am pretty sure that you will be surprised to know that if you add depth, volume and width to any […]
