5 Hot Trends in Landscape Art
Landscape continues to be an extremely popular subject with art buyers. Take a look at some of the bestselling artists on Artsper to see five hot trends in the genre.
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You can also visit Artsper to gain insight on the latest art trends and see what’s selling. A quick exploration will provide you with access to a wide range of work by contemporary artists, with the opportunity to search by bestselling artists and themes. Landscape, for example, continues to be an extremely popular subject with art buyers. Take a look at some of the bestselling landscape artists on Artsper to discover some of the strongest trends in the genre.
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5 Landscape Art Trends
Architectural Landscapes
In contrast to the muted tones and soft edges of the natural world, architectural subjects offer the bold shapes and crisp lines of buildings, bridges, and other human-made structures. A good example of this hot trend is the work of artist Carrie Graber, whose sleek Pop Art-inspired paintings of a posh, Southern California have made her a top-selling artist on Artsper.
Urban Scenes and City Streets
You might think of gritty street scenes or paintings of the hustle and bustle of city life as very contemporary themes, but examples of urban imagery in art date back to the Age of Rome, where frescoes depicted the energy of the city. Apparently, art enthusiasts never tire of this vibrant subject. French artist Daniel Castan uses his memory and imagination to create paintings of an urban world with long streets, towering skyscrapers, and exaggerated perspectives.
Escapist Scenes
For viewers who wish to calm the noise and immerse themselves in the beauty of the wild, landscapes that focus on mountains, oceans, forests, and other natural wonders have vast appeal. The work of Hungarian-born photographer Mihály Demeczky is a great example of an artist who takes great delight in the natural environment.
Inspired by Impressionism
Just as fascinated by the effects of light as the 19th-century artists who pioneered the movement, many of today’s artists are inspired to paint those changing qualities of light with a focus on nature, gardens, and everyday subjects in a style that makes use of visible brushwork and unblended color. This approach is clearly influential to the work of French painter Patrick Marie.
Ecological Commentary
Concern over a planet in peril is a driver behind the work of many of today’s landscape artists, and these environmental themes are capturing the interest of today’s art audience. The French artist Chris Morin-Eitner explores the theme of a dystopian future in which nature proves its dominance over human-made structures.
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