The selection of painting and sculpture you can enjoy in Prague and the Czech Republic is vast and amazing. The National Gallery is set up within different buildings reflecting periods in history. Each building is architecturally designed to depict the period it reflects. This allows visitors to not only experience the art of a particular period but also the architectural designs of the time. The Veletrzni Palace offers an exhibition of 19-21st century art from Prague and around the world. There are sculptures and paintings to enjoy from many different international artists from varying time periods. The incredible Kinsky Palace houses 17th-20th century landscape paintings from Czech painters. The Zbraslav Castle is offering an exhibition of Japanese and Chinese art and other countries such as Tibet and India.
The St. Agnes Monastery shows early Renaissance and Medieval art from all over Europe. Their selection of Czech sculptures from the Medieval period is impressive. If you would like to view one of the most well known paintings in the world it is housed in the beautiful and impressive Sternberg Palace. The Rosary Celebration by Durer is there for your study and admiration. They also feature European masters paintings from the Ancient to the Baroque period. The Prague City Gallery is mainly focused on the 19th and 20th century periods. There are international and domestic artists featured along with Czech artists. The sculpture of Frantisek Bilek is also on display and is truly one of the most unique sculpture experiences you can have. If art nouveau is more your style, you should visit the Prague Municipal House or OBECNI DUM. It is internationally known as the most beautiful art nouveau building in the world and hosts many gatherings and social events.
If you are interested in visiting museums in Prague and all the painting and sculptures they have to offer you have many wonderful choices. The National Museum is a group of smaller museums and the main building offers historical or natural collections for you to view. The Mozart Museum gives you the chance to view paintings, original sheet music, and many other documents so you can get a real feel for the life of this artist. If you are a fan of Alfons Mucha the museum of the same name houses much of his incredible work from paintings to documents for you to learn about this incredible artist.
If you enjoy painting and sculpture you will feel right at home in Prague. The selection of museums and galleries you have to choose from may feel a bit overwhelming but if you pick several to visit and ask around to the locals for the others, you should get a good overall feel for the art scene in Prague.