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The Creation of Adam
The Creation of Adam is the central element in Michelangelo’s large fresco in the Sistine Chapel, Vatican City. Michelangelo's depiction of the biblical story makes one question the correspondence between man and God.
The Son of Man
The Son of Man, painted by Rene Magritte in 1964, is a surrealist piece of work. This self-portrait depicts how man fails to see the bigger picture.
Dogs Playing Poker
Dogs Playing Poker is one of the 16 images from a series by C.M. Coolidge. Although not critically acclaimed, the painting gained a lot of popularity and become a staple in working-class homes as decor.
Mona Lisa
Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa is the most recognized and visited artwork in the world. Unlike most paintings, this was painted on a poplar plank and not canvas.
Girl With a Pearl Earring
Girl with a Pearl Earring was painted by 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. The painting is acclaimed for its brilliant brushwork and contouring.
Guernica
Pablo Picasso was commissioned by the Spanish Republican government in 1937 for Guernica. This painting was the central attraction at the Paris World's Fair and is considered to be a powerful political statement.
The Birth of Venus
The Birth of Venus, a painting by Sandro Botticelli, was commissioned by a member of the Medici family. The painting has many interpretations and is an inspiration to artists even today.
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Inspired by St. Theresa, a Spanish nun, the sculpture represents how she described her relationship with God.
Campbell’s Soup Cans
Campbell’s Soup Cans series were made by Andy Warhol around 1962. Andy Warhol was one of the few artists to experiment with pop art.
The Bronze David
Way before Michelangelo could create David, Donatello had created a bronze David, an iconic version of the Biblical tale. The sculpture is currently at the Bargello in Florence, Italy.
The Thinker
Auguste Rodin built the iconic sculpture The Thinker between 1840 - 1917. Many claim that the sculpture represents Dante, the author of the Divine Comedy, while others disregard it.
Number 1 (Lavender Mist)
Jackson Pollock’s Number 1 (Lavender Mist) embodies his confronting and controversial style. Pollock's technique of drip action created layers of paints, which helped him perfect his artwork.
Starry Night
The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh is a masterpiece. Created in 1889, the painting depicts his view from the asylum he was admitted in after he had cut off his ear.
American Gothic
The American Gothic by Grant Wood derives its name from the building painted in the background. It is a great example of Regionalism and has become a part of American pop culture.
The Water Lily Pond
The Water Lilly Pond by Claude Monet was created at his property in Giverny. He fell in love with the view and went on to create a series of paintings, each representing the scenery.
The Scream
Edvard Munch's Scream is one of the most iconic human figure paintings in the history of modern art. This famous expressionist piece of art represents anxiety in humans.
The Persistence of Memory
The Persistence of Memory is arguably one of Salvador Sali’s most famous paintings. Although a characteristic of the Surrealist movement, the painting is open to interpretation.
The Kiss
Gustav Klimt created this exotic and opulent-looking painting, the Kiss, with rich oils and layers of applied gold leaf. Klimt aimed to portray a sensual yet intimate composition through the two figures.
Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette
The Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette by Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of his most famous works. The impressionist painting depicts a lively and energetic atmosphere in a Parisian dance garden, The Moulin de la Galette.
Pietà
Michelangelo, who is regarded as the most influential sculptor of all time, took less than 2 years to complete this piece of art. The sculpture was carved from a single slab of marble and is the only art piece he ever signed.
The Statue of Liberty
The iconic Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of France and the French Republic to the United States. It was built by French sculptor, Fréderic Auguste Bartholdi.
The School of Athens
Raphael’s fresco, the School of Athens, is one of the most popular paintings that decorates the walls in the Palace of the Vatican. Raphael's attention to intricate details makes this painting a masterpiece.
Nighthawks
Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks is one of the most famous American paintings of the 20th century. The painting depicts the American culture from the 1940s with details.
The Third of May
The Third of May, a painting by Francisco Goya, depicts Napoleon’s attacks on Spaniards. Goya, sympathetic of his countrymen's slaughter, created this painting to commemorate their loss.
Composition VII
Composition VII was created by Wassily Kandinsky, who is often referred to as the pioneer of abstract art. The painting was initially explained as an expression of inner feelings as abstract art was not accepted widely.
Cafe Terrace at Night
Although Vincent van Gogh never signed The Cafe Terrace at Night, he mentioned the painting several times, making historians confident that he created it.
The Flower Carrier
Diego Rivera painted this in 1935. This stunning oil painting points out the harsh reality with beautiful, bold colors to draw focus on the subject.
Las Meninas
The Las Meninas, painting by Diego Velazquez, portrays Margarita Teresa of Spain as a young child with the King and Queen of Spain. Scholars all around have been researching the meaning of this masterpiece and still haven't settled on a reasonable explanation.
The Last Supper
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci depicts the last supper Jesus had with his disciples. It is displayed at Santa Maria delle Grazie, Italy.
The Dance
Henri Matisse's the Dance is based on an art form called fauvism. The Dance is depicted in bright hues and is noteworthy for its bright blue background.
We name the artwork, you name the artist
04th July, 2019
'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'', which is why beauty is quite subjective. However, there are awe-inspiring artwork across the world that we collectively agree is beauty personified. These pieces of art have punctuated the pages of history since they were created. If you are an art-buff and an afternoon in the museum is the idea of a perfect evening, this quiz is for you. We�ll tell you the name of the artwork, and you guess the genius behind the artwork!
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