International Realism: 15th International ARC Salon

The Art Renewal Center (ARC) was founded in 1999 by a group of fine artists and experts to promote 21st Century Representational Art. The ARC Approved program encourages rigorous skill-based training in the methods of the Old Masters, and the International ARC Salon Competition is the largest and most prestigious realist-based art competition in the world. The 1,155 works featured in this exhibition represent 23% of the total entries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2021
Publisher: ACC Art Books

In a passionate endeavor to revive the universal language of realism in the visual arts, a collective of fine artists and experts united their efforts. Their vision led to the establishment of the Art Renewal Center in 1999, a non-profit educational foundation committed to nurturing rigorous skill-based training in the methods of the Old Masters. The Art Renewal Center proudly awards the title of ARC Approved to ateliers that uphold their core values and demonstrate technical mastery. Recognizing the immense significance of realism in the art world, the International ARC Salon Competition stands as the largest and most prestigious platform for realist-based art globally. This year, it garnered an overwhelming response, with over 4,941 entries from 83 countries spanning six continents. The 1,155 exceptional works showcased here represent a mere 23% of the total submissions. The winners of this year's competition exemplify the remarkable breadth and originality found across all facets of fine art. The categories encompass a diverse range of artistic expressions, including figurative, portraiture, imaginative realism, landscape, plein air, fully from life, animals, sculpture, drawing, still life, and Teens (for aspiring young artists). Through their dedication and commitment, these artists continue to push the boundaries of realism, inspiring generations to come and preserving the timeless beauty of the human form and the natural world.

Weight: 2302g
Dimension: 223 x 286 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788841184