Painting

Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci, from C2RMF retouched

Rhinos Chauvet Cave

Lascaux 04

Lubang Jeriji Saléh cave painting of Bull

Chen Hongshou, leaf album painting

Georges Seurat 066

== Painting ==

Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color, or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used.

History

The history of painting reaches back in time to artifacts from pre-historic humans, and spans all cultures. It represents a continuous, though periodically disrupted, tradition from Antiquity. Across cultures, and spanning continents and millennia, the history of painting is an ongoing river of creativity, that continues into the 21st century.

Techniques

There are various painting techniques, including:

• Oil painting
• Acrylic painting
• Watercolor painting
• Fresco
• Encaustic painting
• Tempera

Styles

Painting styles have evolved over time, reflecting changes in society, culture, and technology. Some notable styles include:

• Renaissance painting
• Baroque painting
• Impressionism
• Expressionism
• Cubism
• Abstract art

Notable Painters

Some of the most renowned painters in history include:

• Leonardo da Vinci
• Michelangelo
• Vincent van Gogh
• Pablo Picasso
• Claude Monet
• Rembrandt

Modern Painting

Modern painting is characterized by a departure from traditional techniques and styles. It includes movements such as:

• Modernism
• Postmodernism
• Contemporary art

Related Pages

• Art
• Drawing
• Sculpture
• Visual arts
• Art history
• Art movements