Genre painters

Genre painters are artists who focus on depicting everyday life and ordinary people engaged in familiar activities. Unlike portrait or landscape painters, their works portray scenes such as domestic chores, social gatherings, or community events. This genre emphasizes realism and tells stories about common experiences, offering viewers a window into daily life across different periods and cultures. Genre painting became especially popular in the 17th century and beyond, serving both as social commentary and artistic expression that captures the routines, customs, and environments of ordinary people.