Floral Artwork & The History Behind It
From still lifes of arranged vases to flowers in a garden or growing wildly in a field, this is a subject that has long been painted! We LOVE everything about floral artwork, especially how our customers seem to paint these with the most ease AND tend to get more creative and go off the path when they create their artwork!We’re here to mention a few interesting facts about the history of floral paintings…. and what better time to talk about florals than SPRINGTIME?!
Throughout history, flowers have been represented widely in the arts. Many of the most famous artists in history painted more than their fair share of flowers. Art history itself tells the story of flowers in the arts.
---- Ancient Egypt ----
The very first flower ever to be represented in the arts may be the lotus flower. Ancient Egyptians adorned amulets, ceramics, and papyrus paintings with the lotus flower, which to them symbolized the sun.
In addition to ornamental decorations, Egyptians also employed flowers as an artistic medium. In King Tutankhamun’s tomb, for example, multiple collar necklaces made of dyed linen and cut blossoms—including sunflowers, cornflowers, poppies, and blue lotuses—were found among his many trinkets and treasures.
The idea of representing flowers in the arts may have started in ancient Egypt, but it certainly didn’t end there. Flowers were also widely represented in art pieces created in the major periods of art history.
---- Medieval Times ----
Flowers and plants peppered Medieval art pieces. What’s more, each flower and plant had a specific meaning. Most people alive during this period of history were illiterate, so artists used plants and flowers in their works of art to communicate with their audience. Floral motifs, which mark this period of art history, are rich in symbolism.
---- Renaissance Art ----
Renaissance artists in particular absolutely loved flowers. They used them as “the main subject as well as the backdrop for some of the most important works of art in tempera on panel, oil on canvas, and fresco,” stated the article Flowers in Renaissance and Baroque Art. Renaissance artists who mainly produced triptychs, frescoes, and altarpieces for the church and private works of art for wealthy patrons offered certain flowers within their compositions as symbols used to instruct the faithful.
One of the most famous pieces of floral Renaissance art is Botticelli’s “Primavera.” The painting depicts a group of notable figures (including Venus) in an orange grove.
Read some interesting things about this painting:
https://www....is-primavera/
*** Come Paint With Us! ***
Join us for some of our many floral paintings on the calendar. We’re always offering an array of them but thsi time of year, and here is what’s coming up this month:
3/25 Sunflowers in a Glass
Sunflowers are the perfect way to brighten up anyone's home! Paint these sunny sunflowers with us for your home or as a gift to bring some cheer to someone special.
https://www..../event/592644
(**Paint this one from home: https://pino...p-item/36280)
((**This one is being offered again on 4/3: https://www....vent/600100))
3/26 Starry Night Sunflower
Sit under the stars and smell the sunflowers with us here at the studio! Everyone LOVES this interpretation of Van Gogh’s famous, ‘Starry Night’ painting.
https://www..../event/592508
3/28 Ikebana Bliss
A minimalist piece inspired by Japanese water marbling and Ikebana. *Painted on a popular LONG canvas!
https://www..../event/592648
3/29 Happiness In Bloom
This colorful floral piece will have your happiness blooming in no time!
https://www..../event/604902
3/31 Sunny Side Up
This painting is a beautiful and bright close-up of a sunflower. It has the contrasting of warm and cool colors that attract the eye and will look good hanging as a decorative piece in someone's home all year round, especially in spring.
https://www..../event/604904
4/1 Lovely Hydrangeas
With their lacey-like flowers, the lovely hydrangea brings awe across the face of all admirers. Create a version that will last a lifetime.
$5 Wines during this class!
https://www..../event/603054
4/2 Tulip Trio
Spring is almost here and these blushing tulips are ready to make their debut.
https://www..../event/592499
*For a whimsical and stylized painting, check out ‘Enchanted Rose’
April 2nd. Fairytale lovers will adore this enchanted rose!
https://www..../event/600052
4/5 Luscious Lavender
Nothing more beautiful than a field of lavender in the morning sun.
https://www..../event/600087
4/8 Peonies In Mod
Enjoy this colorful abstract bouquet which pairs perfectly with your beverage of choice!
https://www..../event/603057
There are many other floral paintings that will be on the calendar throughout the next few weeks! While we are ALWAYS offering paintings of flowers, our Springtime schedules tend to have even more!
See them all here: https://www....rville/events