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10. Nov. 2023 · Discover the most famous paintings of all time, from Da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Klimt's The Kiss, with photos and descriptions. Learn about the artists, the stories and the techniques behind these masterpieces of art.
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- Leonardo Da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- Raphael
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Rembrandt
- J.M.W. Turner
- Paul Cézanne
- Claude Monet
- Mary Cassatt
- Vincent Van Gogh
Not only did Leonardo da Vinciexperiment with mediums, but he also innovated different ways of creating striking compositions. In fact, his signature triangular composition is still used today and is widely considered one of the most visually pleasing painting layouts. He was also an early advocate of studying anatomical models to perfect his art, ...
While Michelangelo may have viewed himself as a sculptor, his placement on this list shows his true genius. Though relatively few Michelangelo paintings survive, those that do are considered some of the best in the world. His ability to quickly master fresco painting and take it to new heights is evident in both the Sistine Chapel Ceiling and The L...
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, best known simply as Raphael (1482–1520), is held today as a master of form and composition. Although he died at just 37 years old, the Italian architect and painter left behind a vast body of work. He is primarily known for his Madonna paintings, including his vivid Madonna in the Grass, as well as his large-scale mural...
This powerhouse of Baroque painting is also one of the first female artists to see great success. She was also young and producing professional art by the age of 15. Through the course of the 17th century, Artemisia Gentileschi created dynamic and explosive paintings that feature her trademark chiaroscuro and rich colors. While her art was sometime...
Rembrandt van Rijn is so famous that even today we call this Dutch master by his first name. Painting everything from genre scenes to landscapes to great historical and mythological paintings, Rembrandt was the dominant force in Dutch art for much of the 17th century. Not only did he create some of the most significant group portraits of the Dutch ...
British Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner is known as a forerunner of modern art. Coming from traditional Neoclassical painting, Turner began striving for realism in his work—which was unheard of at the time. Through thousands of watercolors and oil paintings, he experimented with light, color, and brushwork. He even worked on his oil paintings outsid...
Leading Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne has enjoyed a lasting legacy thanks to his innovative approach to perspective, vivid color palette, and use of painterly brushstrokes that were meticulously arranged into geometric forms. In fact, his preference for breaking down forms and using bold tones has often led him to be called a precursor to...
From bringing his easel out of the studio and into the environment to his landmark studies of time and light, Claude Monet is perhaps the most beloved of all Impressionist painters. In fact, his painting Impression, Sunrise is credited with launching the entire art movement, and his series of water lilies is a part of his lasting legacy with over 2...
As part of the Impressionist group, Mary Cassatthad a significant role in shaping the movement's legacy. The American artist broke boundaries with her loose brushstrokes and luminous colors and is well known for her focus on mothers and children as her subjects. Her intimate depictions showing even the most ordinary moments in motherhood were revol...
Though he is seen today as one of the most influential painters in Western art, Vincent van Gogh was not commercially successful during his lifetime. Since the early 20th century, however, his masterful paintings have been prized for their expressive emotion. Filled with dramatic brushstrokes and bold color, the Post-Impressionistpainter's artwork ...
From early Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary abstract art. Each of these works of art has been carefully chosen for its outstanding aesthetic quality, composition, and impact on the history of art. Here are 12 of the most famous paintings in the world. Contents hide.
24. März 2022 · Explore 30 iconic works of art from different stylistic genres and historical periods, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Learn about the artists, the techniques, and the meanings behind these masterpieces of Western art.
26. Feb. 2024 · Some of the most famous paintings in the world have become true symbols of art. For example, one of them depicts the moment of the mysterious sunrise, playing with colors in the sky and leaving viewers impressed by its energy and grandeur. Another painting captivates with its intimacy, serving as an indicator of deep emotions that art can evoke.
From the Renaissance through the Baroque, Realism era’s and then into all of the modern art movements the following famous names stand above all others. Gifted with other worldly talent and an insatiable drive for perfection they are responsible for the most famous works of art ever produced.
19. Mai 2022 · Today, probably the most famous impressionist painting is Water Lilies by Claude Monet. Which Impressionist went blind? Claude Monet was an impressionist painter who almost went blind. His sight deteriorated so much he could not distinguish colours or shapes for his work without special glasses and, eventually, an operation.
