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PortraitFlip’s artwork category covers every single piece of information about paintings produced in different art periods. This category will take you back to those times, from the Renaissance to Modern Art, to help you learn about its finest creations.
11 Cubist Paintings that are Enigmatic and Controversial
The early 20th century was a period of astonishment and chaos, perhaps in a sweet way, because art transitioned into something unusual called Cubism Renowned painters like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque would draw art featuring bizarre geometric shapes and figures, which resulted in other famous painters extending their support. These cubist paintings usually deviated…
10 Controversial Artworks That Created A Storm of Theories Around Them
Can art really be exempted from controversies? No, we didn’t think so. Sometimes, the topic of controversy is genuine but it’s really over the top quite a few other times. Popular paintings across the globe are mostly susceptible to getting hit by controversy. Well, vice-versa is also true in this case. For instance, some paintings…
Artworks By Salvador Dali: Paintings You Know, Stories You Don’t
“Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad” - Salvador Dali Salvador Dali (1904–1989), a Spanish Surrealist painter, printmaker, performance artist, and filmmaker, is renowned for his exploratory and subconscious paintings. Born in Catalonia, Spain, he was the most versatile artist of the 20th…
Famous Paintings from Mexico That Highlight The Legacy Of The Country!
Have you ever come across some famous paintings from Mexico? Art that is a reflection of one’s country's culture could be counted among the most brilliant works. Don't you agree? Of course you do! Since its precolonial era, Mexican art has produced the most vibrant, incredible, and amazing pieces, including those from Mesoamerica. Indigenous themes…
Paintings by Picasso: Illusions Explained through Art
While talking about art, how can we forget Pablo Picasso? Pablo Picasso was not only an amazing painter but also a printmaker, a ceramist, and a sculptor! A famous portrait painter who experimented with his brushstrokes to create some unique and enchanting paintings. In his life, he witnessed his fair share of happiness and depression,…
Famous Paintings Of Still Life That Narrate The Tale Of Art
Paintings of still life! Does this term immediately strike an image of fruit drawings and flowers on the side? If yes, then let me tell you, we are going to discuss some of the famous paintings of the still life genre! So what are still life paintings? They represent life and death in such a…
16 Paintings Of Women: Artistic Look At Women Through History
Women – the most celebrated muse of the art world. Sculptures, portraits, and paintings of women have been around for more than centuries. There is no denying that women have played a vital role in the history of art. They have been a part of the most eminent pieces across the globe. The portrayal of…
12 Famous Van Gogh Paintings That Will Change Your Life!
Coffee, cigarettes, and bread – almost sounding a lot like the next album by Cigarettes After Sex is in fact something that this artist survived on. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), synonymously known as the tortured artist, stands as one of the most renowned artists of post-Impressionism. Born the eldest to a Dutch Reformed Minister, Van…
Painting Completed My Life: 14 Frida Kahlo Paintings & Their Interpretations
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón - oh wait! Was that the name? How about if I said I was talking about the famous Mexican painter, the Frida Kahlo. Relatively unknown until the late 1970s, today, Frida is not only one of the famous painters but also an iconic figure for Chicanos, Feminism, and LGBTQA+…
13 Famous Paintings Of Jesus: Take A Look at Jesus Artworks!
Where there is faith, there is art! Faith and religion have always been intertwined with art as a way of expression and devotion! Maybe that’s why paintings of Jesus are some of the oldest paintings to be traced. But it didn’t just live among the medieval paintings from the middle ages. Jesus paintings prevailed throughout…
Famous Pop Art Paintings That Shaped The Modern Art
Have you ever seen the advertisements, comics, books, or newspapers from the 1950s? Back when the USA and the UK were adapting the concept of pop art, the paintings and imagery started getting mass attention from the audience. Do you know why? Because of their uncanny and vibrant depictions. Pop art paintings were often compared…
25 Most Famous Paintings in the Louvre Museum
Going to the Paris Museum and witnessing the most famous paintings in the Louvre is an experience of a lifetime. However, you can’t explore every gallery and door if you have limited time. The magnificent Louvre Museum holds over 5,500 paintings. It takes a couple of days to actually view them. But why not view…