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WikiArt (formerly WikiPaintings) is an open, non-profit visual arts encyclopedia cataloging over 250,000 artworks created by 3,000 artists spanning the Renaissance, Impressionism, Surrealism, and Contemporary movements. Built to make world art accessible to all, it categorizes paintings by movement, school, genre, and artistic style.
Core Art Encyclopedia Features
- Comprehensive Art Movements: Browse structured categories covering Cubism, Romanticism, Baroque, Expressionism, and Japanese Ukiyo-e.
- Detailed Artist Biographies: Complete chronological portfolios, timelines, mentors, artistic phases, and museum locations for global painters.
- High-Resolution Art Galleries: Curated high-definition image galleries accompanied by painting medium, size, and historical context.
- Cross-Referenced Art Taxonomy: Discover artwork by genre (mythological painting, portrait, landscape, abstract) or medium (oil, tempera, fresco).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WikiArt affiliated with Wikimedia Foundation?
No. WikiArt is an independent non-profit cultural initiative, though it shares similar open knowledge philosophies and crowd-contribution models.
Can anyone contribute or correct artwork details?
Yes. Art historians and registered contributors can submit missing artworks, add historical notes, and correct dates through editorial review.
Are modern artworks on WikiArt subject to copyright?
Historical works before copyright terms are in the public domain; works by modern artists are displayed under fair use for educational purposes.
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