Art of Painting
Painting is regarded as one of the oldest forms of art, evolving alongside humanity. It serves as a medium for individuals to express their emotions and interpret the world through the artist’s perspective or imagination. Many styles of painting exist, including: fine art, abstract, sketching, pointillism, decorative, illustrative, narrative, and geometric.
Iconic Global Paintings
The Last Supper
This artwork depicts the scene of the Last Supper, where Christ shares a meal with his disciples. Unlike many masterpieces, it is not housed in a museum; instead, it adorns the back wall of the dining hall in the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent in Milan, Italy. Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most celebrated painters of the late 15th century, created this iconic piece.
The Creation of Adam
Representing one of the nine scenes mentioned in the Book of Genesis, this famous painting was crafted by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City between 1508 and 1512.
The Starry Night
This painting is among the most renowned works in modern culture. It captures a vista seen by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh from his asylum window in 1889, reflecting his memories of the night before. The artwork is housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York, USA.
The Scream
Created by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, this expressionist piece illustrates a tormented figure against a blood-red sky, painted in 1839. The background features the Oslofjord, expressing the anxieties of the modern age.
The Persistence of Memory
Also known as the “Melting Clocks” painting, this work is one of the most recognized pieces by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. Completed in 1931, it invites viewers to reflect on the way they perceive time and live their lives.
Girl with a Pearl Earring
This masterpiece was completed by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer in 1665 and is sometimes referred to as the “Mona Lisa of the North.” It is displayed at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, Netherlands.
The Night Watch
In the center of this painting, artist Rembrandt captured Captain Frans Banning Cocq in what resembles a group portrait, surrounded by armed men. Rembrandt’s strategic use of light highlights the captain. This artwork is located at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Self-Portrait without Beard
One of the most famous and expensive paintings globally, this piece by Vincent van Gogh was sold for $71.5 million in 1998. It is noteworthy that van Gogh created this self-portrait not for fame, but rather for personal reflection.
Guernica
Pablo Picasso’s mural, created in response to the bombing of Guernica by Nazi planes in the Basque region of Spain in 1937, remains one of his most significant works.
The Mona Lisa
Renowned as the most famous painting in the world, the Mona Lisa continues to intrigue audiences with its mysteries. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1519, it attracts approximately 6 million visitors annually.
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