Orientalism Artists Index
Alphabetical Index of the Great Masters of Orientalism
Orientalist paintings are a genre of art that emerged in Europe in the 18th century and continued to be popular until the early 20th century. The genre was characterized by a fascination with the cultures, people, and landscapes of the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia.
In Orientalist paintings, artists often portrayed these regions in an exotic and romanticized way. Common subjects included harems, bazaars, mosques, desert landscapes, and figures in traditional dress. The paintings were often characterized by vivid colors, intricate patterns, and dramatic lighting.
Many European artists who created Orientalist paintings had never visited the regions they were depicting, and their works were often based on popular imagination and stereotypes. However, some artists who specialized in Orientalist art were able to provide a more nuanced and informed portrayal of these regions.
In Orientalist paintings, artists often portrayed these regions in an exotic and romanticized way. Common subjects included harems, bazaars, mosques, desert landscapes, and figures in traditional dress. The paintings were often characterized by vivid colors, intricate patterns, and dramatic lighting.
Many European artists who created Orientalist paintings had never visited the regions they were depicting, and their works were often based on popular imagination and stereotypes. However, some artists who specialized in Orientalist art were able to provide a more nuanced and informed portrayal of these regions.