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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Golden Face

Leyla

Au pied de la tour Sallière, Lac de Barberine et Massif du Giffre, Valais

Monsta

Love and Bond 2

No title

Montagne enneigée, et sapin

Petit sentier Corse et olivier

Rising I

Ocean's Heart

You look at me sadly, Nevo 1

Sans titre

1955 Joueur de BANJO Player

Sans

Not Hopeless

Tarin des aulnes

Vitrail

Sky - Reading a book

Web of Intrigues

Rosalia

Last Judgment

Joy of Twins Mother

Night Romance

Raz'ebala Vse Ebalo

Fairy Playing Chinese Lute

Solitaire

Visions

Dame à l'éventail

Un bouquet de tulipes

Cœur Pur

Times are changing

La Tendance

Tête de lion

Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe: les trois femmes noires avec jardin d'eau

Regardless - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Children, Jewellery

To The One Who Knows 1

Wheat field. Reapers

Turcata

Salma

Proud Horse

Summernights

Tiempo (Temps)

Lingotti della comunicazione, geometria tattile

Madone avec enfants et angelot

Mini montagne

Seduce

Scene With A Baby Jumper

Yin & Yang

Untitled

Look For

Madone

Rap

Benjamin Franklin LV Violet and Tiffany Blue

Comfort and Grace

Ally

Sans titre III

Una olla de monstruos

Rainbow

Where the fuck did monday go

Eye

Têtes couronnées - Mona sortant du salon de coiffure

They watch

Sans titre

Ohne Titel (2 Köpfe und Pflanzen)

Woman 1

Nous ne sommes pas les derniers