Architecture is an art form in itself – but artists have been exploring and appreciating it through paintings for centuries!

 

This genre of painting focuses on architecture as the subject in a piece of art and can include indoor or outdoor views of buildings. Architecture paintings can range from the re-imagination of a building to placing a building in a completely different reality. 

 

Architectural painting has been around since the early days of art. During the renaissance period, it was used to create depth in pieces of art. Artists may approach this subject in a variety  of ways in paintings. Buildings, facades and structures in art provide rhythm to a painting. They provide perspective and sense of depth. 

 

We’ve put together a list of some beautiful architectural paintings for you to explore. 

 

“Architecture” by Benoit Montet

Painting, Oil on Canvas
23.6 x 35.4 in

 

A word from the artist (translated from French): 

In this scene, Benoît Montet invites us to observe our urban environment. In this scene he reunited two inspirations that are dear to him: architecture and automobile design.

 

Chicago Skyline by Sue Graef

Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 40 in

 

A word from the artist: 

This painting is a vibrantly colored Pop Art urban landscape of the Chicago Skyline. Inspired by my visit to the windy city and catching a good view of the architecture and interesting grouping of buildings, I re-created the cityscape in my very unique style with brighter and bolder than ever colors of red, green, orange and purple. 

 

Maroc Architecture Traditionelle 7  by Abderrahim El Asraoui

Painting, Oil on Canvas
24 x 36 in

 

A word from the artist: 

Morocco is considered, in terms of its architectural heritage, to be one of the richest in the region. Indeed this variety lies in the multitude of influences that the country has known throughout history. Thus, each region is characterized by its own signature. And we wouldn’t be surprised if you fell in love with its riads and kasbahs!

 

Night in the City 011 by Richard Szkutnik

Painting, Oil on Canvas
24 x 36 in

 

A word from the artist: 

I paint because I enjoy it, because I like to communicate with people about my art, my life and my world. I like to show and get people closer to nature creation. 

 

Lincoln Center No 2 by Howard Danelowitz

Painting, Oil on Canvas
30 x 40 in

 

A word from the artist: 

This version of Lincoln Center in New York City shows a simplified rendering where abstract forms dominate the scene.We see a group of musicians off to the side, and two more people crossing the Lincoln Center Plaza.

 

Patchwork City 61 by Marilyn Henrion

 

A word from the artist:

Applying contemporary aesthetic sensibilities to traditional textile techniques and combining them with modern technologies, the artist celebrates that irregular and intimate quality of things made by the human hand. Created with the finest materials and museum-quality craftsmanship, she transforms the medium into a vehicle for sophisticated visual expressions with strong graphic impact.

 

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Looking for more architectural paintings and art? Browse our collection of architecture and cityscape art, or discover the entire Zatista collection!