Representational

Representational art portrays images that are close to reality and copied from real objects such as a landscape or still life or portrait. Representational art is also called traditional art.

 

Representational Painting

Christine enjoys painting Representaional paintings.  Her clients often want something that reminds them of the landscapes arount them.

Representational art, as compared to Abstract art,  portrays images that are close to reality and copied from real objects such as a landscape or still life or portrait. They are distinct and obvious, Representational art is also called traditional art. It is the first art found and is often the preferred style of art for homes. Throughout history, the majority of the paintings, drawings, and sculptures that have been made are said to be forms of Representational art, as this genre represents one of the largest collections of artworks to ever be created.

There are many styles of art within this category. The basic cave man drawings are representational. The Medieval paintings of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci are more refined forms of representative.  Impressionistic paintings are even considered Representational.