Famous Art Paintings
A Discussion Of Famous Art Paintings
Famous art paintings are timeless in nature, and hundreds of years after they are produced, they are still the subjects of many a conversation as well as the pieces of art which are continually reproduced and found in many a doctor's office, home, and more.
Some of the most famous paintings ever created include da Vinci's the Last Supper from 1498; Mona Lisa by da Vinci from the early 1500's; American Gothic by Grant Wood; and Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh. These paintings will be discussed in detail below.
To begin, da Vinci's Last Supper was a very famous painting that still has much influence today, particularly for Christians around Easter, which is the most holy holiday on the Christian calendar. The picture depicts Jesus Christ having his Last Supper with the Apostles before He is crucified. Jesus will eventually rise from the dead after He is crucified to account for peoples' sins.
Where the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is concerned, it has to be the most famous painting of all time. It is the only painting that is said to be definitely produced by da Vinci. The oil painting was painted on a well-known panel in Florence, Italy during the Renaissance. The painting is of a woman with a facial expression that can best be delineated as enigmatic. The Mona Lisa painting has been subject to much scrutiny and interpretation.
American Gothic by Grant Wood is yet another painting that is very well-known. This particular painting was produced in 1930, and it features a farmer with a woman who could either be his wife or his daughter. The subjects of the painting itself where Woods' dentist and sister. The woman in the painting is dressed in a colonial outfit, and the man and woman appear to be adhering to traditional roles in the piece of art. The man has a pitchfork, which can translate to hard labor. The woman has flowers on her outfit and appears to be taking on a more domestic role. The picture has been among the most parodied in history. Wood painted things as he saw them, and he based his artwork on ordinary, every day subjects.
Starry Night over the Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh is also a popular and timeless piece of art. The beautiful, breathtaking piece is one of Van Gogh's paintings of Arles in the evening. The picture was painted on a spot of the river's banks which was only about two minutes away from the Yellow House. The Yellow House was the home that Van Gogh was renting at the time that he produced the painting. The night sky and lovely effects of light at night were also the subjects of some of Van Gogh's other paintings.
Famous paintings can be researched on the Internet. There is also much to be found on such paintings in libraries and bookstores. The discussed paintings are only a few of thousands which have had a positive impact on previous and current generations.
In conclusion, many famous art paintings have become timeless conversation pieces. Just a few of such paintings include da Vinci's the Last Supper from 1498; Mona Lisa by da Vinci from the early 1500's; American Gothic by Grant Wood; and Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh.
