Because they want it to express something.
Claude Monet did.
Paolo Uccello
According to what has been discovered ancient men painted hunting scenes and other nature scenes on cave walls. Art has always been based on what is relevant to the artist.
Monet did a series of paintings of the Rouen Cathedral.
The lady of Shallot, by J.W Waterhouse was inspired by the poem. He painted three different scenes from the story. In some cases you may be able to include christian art as inspired by literature, as the scenes depicted are from books. Would need confirmation on that. (Eg. Last supper?)
Both comic books and painted scenes of classical Greek art use visual storytelling to convey narratives. They both utilize images and text to engage viewers and communicate stories, often incorporating elements of both art and literature. Additionally, both mediums have been historically popular forms of entertainment and artistic expression.
Most plains Indians had art in the form of cave paintings, or even painted things such as animal skins depicting hunting scenes or nature. The plains Indians also had painted pottery and jewelry.
They painted colorful landscapes and scenes of a happy lower class. (APEX)
He painted the religious scenes with accurate human anatomy and movement
he painted scenes of everyday life :)
Paolo Uccello painted the three scenes called the Battle of San Romano. It was a battle between Sienese and Florentine forces in 1432.
Winslow Homer
Claude Monet did.
Emily Carr
True.
her native country
Paolo Uccello