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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.
Feminist Art Movement: An Act Of Rebel
There once was a time when the art community was a male-dominated space. Women were not appreciated in the art community and often were suppressed and looked down upon. The feminist art movement was a rebellion in the art community. In the late 90s and early 20s, women artists worldwide started to challenge and question…
Impressionism Art Movement: A Movement that Re-defined the World Of Art
Every artist has their own perception of the way they create or even look at art. The impressionism art movement was no less than a successful perception of a group of artists who saw the world as a blank canvas. A lot of people confuse realism with Impressionism but those two are completely different. The…
Figurative Art: The Linear Depiction of Figures Through Sculptures and Paintings
The curves of a human body, the fierce eyes, and the hand postures that look almost surreal! An art form that has helped in shaping the portrayal of humans and living beings in the art world. This is exactly what figurative art talks about. Don't confuse this with realism, as both concepts may sound similar…
Understanding Art in Postmodernism: A Guide to Postmodern Art
If you ask about postmodern art, either the answer will leave you confused or unsatisfied. Speaking from my personal experience, this topic was a bit hard to research. But here I am with the explanation in the simplest way you can ever look for. For starters, art in postmodernism is nothing but a later discovery…
Monochrome in Art: Discovering the Essence of Monochromatic Art!
Less is more! I am sure all of us have heard this paradox at least once in our lifetime! But do you think it would make more sense when connected to monochrome in art? Let us take a moment to look at nature itself; We see oceans—which are all blue and sea-green, and yet…
Minimalist Art: A Descriptive Guide on What Minimalism Is About
Each and every work of art has its own essence, its own perspective and an individual concept. Moreover, it is an artist’s form of expression that they use to portray their views to their audience. But what if I tell you that a form of art that rejects the concept of expressionism and solely gives…
In-Depth View on Neoclassical Art: Return of Classical Age
“The one way for us to become great, perhaps inimitable, is by imitating the ancients.” This quote from one of Winckelmann’s publications is what our blog is all about. Let me walk you through this quote and the topic we are going to cover. You already have an idea that there have been several different…
Chinese Art: Learn How Imperialism Shaped Chinese Art History
How we see Chinese art in today’s world is inherently different from ancient times. It's more diverse, vast, and evolving than ever before. But did you know Chinese art evolved, transformed, and moved beyond boundaries during Chinese imperialism? If Zhou, Qin, and the Han Dynasties hadn’t existed, China wouldn’t probably have seen advancement in its…
Pointillism: The Dotted Art of Neo-Impressionist Period
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…
Hyperrealism Art: Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Real
Hyperrealist images! Something that is so real that it makes you wonder how can an artist pull it off? Is it really hand-painted or a photograph? The images will make you feel intrigued, whether the part you’re witnessing is original or just a playful act of your subconscious mind. It aims to erase the wall…
24 Renaissance Facts: A Brief Summary of Renaissance
It won’t bore you, but it’ll take you hours to understand the timeline of the Renaissance. The Renaissance is a broad concept that played a key role in the development of European art. It also left an indelible mark on various art movements that took place after its end. Art lovers see it as a…
Medieval Art: The Dramatic Art of The Middle Ages
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…