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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Pearl's Fantasy

City Cat

Hokuto's Sigh

Something about childhood 5

Nature Collection No. 2

Wrapping Bonbon Transparent peint Love

Cozy day

Queen of Silla 6

Queen of Silla 5

Queen of Silla 4

Queen of Korea

Merilin Monroe over town

Castáceas

Amapolas

Wild wind, Shades of Love series

Queen Crowned in a Rooster

Lilies on white "A la prima"

Santa Cruella

Painting the sky in his special blue

Wolfgang Amadeus

Funny & Sweet

The Diving Fish, Again

Pandemic of the Lilly Flower

Cloudy Day

Georgian Instruments

Birds

Black and white life - interior landscape

Beziehung - auf dem Sofa

Field Poppies

Portrait 02

Portrait 05

Portrait 07

Forest

Coeur de géant

Black Heritage 4

Black Heritage 2

Liberty

Memory of Spring, White Rock

Clouds Burst Like Bubbles

Spring of feelings

Etude "Kiss"

Magic Tools

Warm wind, Shades of Love series

La belle Honorine 3

Belle Rozenn 5

Positano coast

Hope - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Women, Fashion

Longing - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Modern, Men, Fashion

Boat in the city port

Perfil de mujer

Morning with Sweet Bird

Lemon tree on grey

Keep It Safe - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Black Women

Our Time, Our Fashion

Movement

Frog with Baby

As the dawn knows the day, may my love be known to you

Passport - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Neo-Expressionism, Love, Red

You Broke My Heart

Ana

Amara

Sisterhood 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women Africa Love

Unconditional Love 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Women

HB (Cassé)

F, 2024

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