Study on the Romanian feminine portraiture painting in the 20th century
Study on the Romanian feminine portraiture painting in the 20th century

Summary/Abstract: Painting has been used as a medium throughout history that could encapsulate a fragment of reality, an emotion or simply the universe of one’s surreal creativity. The painted portrait could hold precious information about its subject, from elements clear to the eye regarding age or emotional status, towards a more hidden meaning contained within symbols hidden in the background or chromatic choice of the garment. The present study brings to the reader's attention a comparative insight regarding the representation of the Romanian feminine portrait throughout painted medium in the 20th century. The article focuses on offering clarity towards the different types of feminine representations and represents a decisive point regarding the complexity of the studied artworks. Thus, can be defined under a specific type of aesthetic that is representative throughout the 20th century or a distinct pattern that can be applied to the different artistic periods.

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