figurative

Figurative art is a genre that represents the visible world through various artistic works, ranging from painting and figurative drawing to sculpture. This style, which includes human figures, landscapes, and everyday objects, is distinguished by its ability to render reality in recognizable forms, yet often interpreted uniquely by the artist. It contrasts with abstract art by focusing on direct, figurative representations of nature and the human figure.

Figurative drawing is one of the oldest and most popular practices in art. Whether created with pencil, ink, or color, it captures the nuances of the world around us. Figurative artists use paper as a medium to create finely detailed drawings, often depicting landscapes, portraits, or scenes of daily life. Artists like Pablo Picasso reinvented the genre by adding abstract elements to their works, blending the figurative and abstract into a single composition.

In the field of figurative sculpture, artists shape human or animal figures using materials like bronze, terracotta, or ceramics. These sculptures often take the form of life-sized statues but also include small bronze sculptures, clay figurines, or more contemporary mixed-media works. The work of famous sculptors like Jean Dubuffet and Edouard Manet helped redefine the boundaries of figurative art, particularly with expressive sculptures that approach the human form from an innovative perspective.

Figurative art isn't limited to museums and galleries. It finds its place in modern interiors, as wall décor or sculptural pieces. Figurative art in painting and sculpture offers a rich representation of colors and textures that move viewers with its realism and emotion. Whether through a figurative drawing, painting, or sculpture, this artistic genre continues to fascinate and captivate art lovers worldwide.

If you're passionate about figurative art, explore our extensive selection of works, including bronze sculptures, black-and-white drawings, and figurative paintings. Each piece is a window into a universe where the human figure, shapes, and landscapes merge to create timeless visual stories.

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Robot Jaune

Robot Gris

Pulse

Firefly

Sakura II

Sakura III

L’heure bleue

Lumière d’or

Lumière sur la vallée

Horizon lointain

L’autre rive

Les cimes

Les cimes II

L’arbre penché

Lumière céleste

Nymphéas

Dramatic Dialogue

From the Series In the Harmony with the Sun 5

From the Series In the Harmony with the Sun, Flower

From the Series In the Harmony with the Sun 3

From the Series In the Harmony with the Sun 2

From the Series In the Harmony with the Sun

Le silence

La cascade

Inner Nature 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women on African Fabric

S044 Une bouche pour deux

Nuage XXXI (paysage, ciel)

Self Esteem - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, African Fabric, Floral

Grand sculpté de métal: cheval sautant obstacle

Living heart

Origin

Reciprocal

Africa 2

Entre ciel et mer

Envol

Amoureux

Attente

Napoleon on balloon dog

Audrey

Beethoven

Robert mapplethorpe

La Dormeuse

Sémaphore

Oil Team

Armenian Essence

When the glass is broken/What is good wine?

The Muse Of The Sun

Ein-Stein-Zeit

Art décoratif

Réappropriation5

Le retour I

Blue parrot. Fun and lightness.

L'Impératrice

Soir d'Été

Paillettes

Le grand plouf

Les amies

Jazz

Combi VW Seventies

Vol de nuit

Warmss

Midnight Snacks

Seashell

Bells

Nocturnal Tree's

No Title, Woods Dynamics