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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Sixth Floor

Les chemins du silence n°2 - série Paysage et forêt

The Official

Verdolini il Celebre Masseur

Afro Station II

Sans titre

French Cancan / Moulin Rouge

Frank Sinatra - The Voice (large hand signed serigraph)

Monsieur le Jour, Madame la Nuit

Vénus

Tarin des aulnes

Beyond This Earth (Life Within) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Nature

Beauty For Ashes -21st Century

Silent

Massavo the Makokean 2

Piano Bar

Broken princess

Costume

Portrait d'homme

Sweet Home

En haut

Carter

La fille de Kazan - Portrait de femme

Creu IX

The Chair, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Vineyard

Bain de Saphir

Oltremare

Sculpture: Ensemble 1

Zebra crossing

Le Rude cube bleu

Roads

Not Alone

Happy Soul

Look And Sanity (Beautiful Representation)

Magritte

La fée clochette

En route

African Beauty

Lady on a Chair

Morning Glories on a Red Trellis

The red house - Tuscany painting landscape

Cinema

Into the Flow

Sevilla

Composition 4

Fille aux sacs poubelles

Twin Brother

Inner Light

My Beloved Business

Resilience

First Contact 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Motherhood, Acrylic Dip

Association Day 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Africa Home

Lady in Pearl -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Beautiful

The colors of my mind

The Moment

La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa

Bound By Time 1

Never Back Down - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women, Africa

Dancer

La Nena XS

Géraniums rouges

Memories 11

Art Rodeo 2 Red (Framed Screen Print)

Vintage Vibe

La nuit sans brise