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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Dog

For Life, Love and Happiness

Beauté des îles

Entah

Tour de Babel - série les Grands Dessins

Femme enroulée 1

Menina Air et Métal Nickel Rouge

Landscape 89

Me and You - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Love Africa Women

Love Between Friends - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women

Violoncello e piano forte

Love in NY

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 6

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 3

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 2

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 10

L'écureuil de Mongolie

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 12

Qu'est ce qu'on attend 5

Goal getter

Arrête tes singeries

Sous le signe du Gémeaux

Promenade à Ham Souk

Plein Ciel

L'Astre et le Sakura

Shine Girl

Zeeland, The Netherlands 1953

Worthy Than a Sparrow 2 - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Bird, Woman

L’événement II

Mobile 2

Tourisme familier

Innocence

Loin du Bruit

Boy in Wonderland 2

Blablabla

Shaded 2

Shaded 3 (The light bearer)

Shaded 1

Endeared Without A Price 1

Keeper of the City

Rendition of Days to Come

Transformation

Les chalands

El banquero

Adesewa

À la Kermesse (1)

Self Love

Confidence

Memoir of loss X

Sphère

Couple tranquille

Chère enfant 2

Portrait of An Introvert - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Food, Children

Elle

Guardian

Sisterhood

Jake

Duality

Comfort Zone

Dialogue

Random Thought

Solace

Garment of Hope

Ebunoluwa 2 (I give you my all)

She tarries

El torero