Figurative & Nudes

The human figure is one of the most recurring themes in visual arts. Artists’ fascination with this subject matter has been documented throughout history. The homage to the human body continues to be an important tool for visual expression. Immanuel Kant, a German Philosopher, referred to this phenomenon as our perception of “the ideal of beauty.”

Since the arrival of abstract art, the term “figurative” has broadened to describe any form or shape that takes the real world as a reference. Nonetheless, figurative and representational art often contains partial abstraction.

Among the numerous art movements that have emerged, the use of the figure seems to be a constant, regardless of the different ways artists choose to present it. Its powerful influence in the arts is certainly undeniable.