It would be every artist's dream to be even half as good as the masters who've invented or innovated the art styles of today. Even if only a few could get to that level of genius, it would still help to improve your craft by studying and understanding the techniques and nuances of some of the most revered art styles.
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Realism: Realists reject romanticizing their paintings and take inspiration from daily life as it is—from events, people, to dilemmas and situations. Realists depict real life through a skillful manipulation of color and tone to create a visual of depth and space.
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Impressionism: Impressionistic art is distinguished by the visibility of brush strokes, unusual visual angles, and an emphasis on light and reflection on objects. Impressionists want to convey the passage of time and the fleeting effects of light as the weather or atmosphere changes. Hence, Impressionists often painted outdoors with landscapes and life on the streets as their subject matter.
Expressionism: Expressionists distort reality in their painting as they convey emotion in the imagery. Expressionistic paintings often show exaggerated form and a burst of color that represent the emotions the artist felt or wanted their audience to feel. Expressionists depict their subject matter as an emotional experience rather than a physical reality.
Vijaya Prakash Boggala is a medical abstract writer and loves to paint in his free time. For more articles about the arts, subscribe to this blog.
