Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinchi --- The Louvre, Paris, France ::
With that strange, mesmerising smile, this painting is possibly the most iconic painting in the world. Much parodied now-a-days but however many times view it, is still holds a mysteriuos and that draw every one.
It is so famous that all need to wade through the crowds to see it but it will be worth the wait.
The Scream, Edvard Munch - National Gallery, Oslo, Norway ::
This is an image that resonates as much with people today as when the four versions were painted between
1893 and 1910. It is a disturbing vision of the ghost like figure in front of a red sky, crying out. These paintings are parhaps almost as famous for being stolen and recovered in recent times. One of the four pieces holds the record as the most expensive painting ever sold at auction for nearly $ 120 million.
The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy ::
Gasing up at this astonishing fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel will leave all speacheless One of the most famous images in the world, it was painted by Michelangelo in 1511. It represents part of the Bible story when God give life to Adam, the first man. Try to avoid peaks times when you come here as, unsurpringly, it does get very crowded.
Guernica, Pablo Picasso -- Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid Spain ::
Picasso is one of the most influential artists of the last century . His unique style is recognised the world over and the painting is arguably his most famous. The huge canvas represents the bombing of Guernica by the Germans in the Spanish Civil War. It shows the violence and chaos of war and he painted it to bring it the the world's attention.
The Persistence of memory, Salvador Dali -Museum of Modern Art, New ::
Like something out of a dream or perhaps a nightmare, this is one of Dali's most well known surrealist pieces. Incredibly, the story goes that Dali came up with the idea of melted watches after looking at a half melted came cheese. You can check out many of fascinating works in home town of Figures, Spain at museum called Teatre-Museu cGala Salvador Dalai.
The Starry Night, Van Gogh -- Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA ::
This much reoproduced, iconic painting is known the world over and was painted by Vincent Van Gogh in 1889. It depicts the view from outside his sanatorium window during the night. Tragically Van Gogh only sold one of his paintings during his life time but his works are now the most sought after across the globe. His distinct dreamlike style is captivating.
Water lilies, Claude Moment, Various ::
Monet's depiction of water lilies is a collection of about 250 oil painting which is represent the garden in Germany, France. He was so prolific that his famous works can now be found in museums around the globe. As the founding father of impressionism his work remarkable and hugely influential.
Shibaji Mitra
With that strange, mesmerising smile, this painting is possibly the most iconic painting in the world. Much parodied now-a-days but however many times view it, is still holds a mysteriuos and that draw every one.
It is so famous that all need to wade through the crowds to see it but it will be worth the wait.
The Scream, Edvard Munch - National Gallery, Oslo, Norway ::
This is an image that resonates as much with people today as when the four versions were painted between
1893 and 1910. It is a disturbing vision of the ghost like figure in front of a red sky, crying out. These paintings are parhaps almost as famous for being stolen and recovered in recent times. One of the four pieces holds the record as the most expensive painting ever sold at auction for nearly $ 120 million.
The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy ::
Gasing up at this astonishing fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel will leave all speacheless One of the most famous images in the world, it was painted by Michelangelo in 1511. It represents part of the Bible story when God give life to Adam, the first man. Try to avoid peaks times when you come here as, unsurpringly, it does get very crowded.
Guernica, Pablo Picasso -- Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid Spain ::
Picasso is one of the most influential artists of the last century . His unique style is recognised the world over and the painting is arguably his most famous. The huge canvas represents the bombing of Guernica by the Germans in the Spanish Civil War. It shows the violence and chaos of war and he painted it to bring it the the world's attention.
The Persistence of memory, Salvador Dali -Museum of Modern Art, New ::
Like something out of a dream or perhaps a nightmare, this is one of Dali's most well known surrealist pieces. Incredibly, the story goes that Dali came up with the idea of melted watches after looking at a half melted came cheese. You can check out many of fascinating works in home town of Figures, Spain at museum called Teatre-Museu cGala Salvador Dalai.
The Starry Night, Van Gogh -- Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA ::
This much reoproduced, iconic painting is known the world over and was painted by Vincent Van Gogh in 1889. It depicts the view from outside his sanatorium window during the night. Tragically Van Gogh only sold one of his paintings during his life time but his works are now the most sought after across the globe. His distinct dreamlike style is captivating.
Water lilies, Claude Moment, Various ::
Monet's depiction of water lilies is a collection of about 250 oil painting which is represent the garden in Germany, France. He was so prolific that his famous works can now be found in museums around the globe. As the founding father of impressionism his work remarkable and hugely influential.
Shibaji Mitra
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