Narrative Art
The genre of narrative art includes visual artwork such as painting, illustration, and sculpture which aims to communicate a story, or a series of events. Unlike still images, narrative art should capture the attention of the audience with movement involving unfolding of a story which pulls people into its characters, sets, and plots. Narrative art and its storytelling elements has ancient origins, including earlier forms of art such as cave paintings and images of classical mythology. It was during the Renaissance period when narrative art was at its peak. Leonardo da Vinci and Michael Angelo skillfully portrayed biblical events, along with history, through their art. In the nineteenth century, narrative art was once again revived by artists such as William Hogarth and Gustave Doré who created works depicting moral stories and illustrations from literature. In contemporary society, artists such as Norman Rockwell and Faith Ringgold have poured their personal life experiences into their art, and are, therefore, recognized as narrative artists. The paintings and the stories told behind them undoubtedly proofs these artists' great achievements in the field of narrative art as they capture the essence of many intrepid known and unknown events, merging them under the umbrella of a single tale. In general, visual art is a powerful means of communication since it employs artistry and evokes emotion. The skilled integration of art techniques and voicing storytelling elements together captivated and still captivates audiences.
made for you
Join the movement
To make people not just see art, live it and buy it
Artist
Are you an artist looking to share your story with the world?
Followers
Are you courageous enough to live with art?
Institutions
Are you a gallery or institution seeking to optimise your operations?

Subjektiv.art
Newsletter
Sign up for our newsletter to explore artist stories, stay updated on events, and discover exciting new artworks in our community.