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Famous Artworks
Famous paintings and sculptures are those which have become very well recognized or iconic in the public consciousness, and are by various artists and from various times. Come into this category to explore works and the artists who created them.
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What does Salvador Dali's painting 'sleep' mean?
Salvador Dalí's reputation as one of the 20th century's most important and influential artists rests on the paintings he produced from about 1929 to 1939 as a leading member of the Surrealist movement. Inspired by the theories of Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and the new science of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers believed that true reality can be understood only through knowledge of the unconscious.
One of Dalí's most powerful Surrealist paintings, The Dream gives visual form to the strange, often disturbing world of dreams and hallucinations. The central figure has ants clustered over its face where a mouth should be, and has sealed bulging eyelids, suggesting the sensory confusion and frustrations of a dream.
The man at the far left-with a bleeding face and amputated left foot-may refer to the classical myth of Oedipus, who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Freud interpreted this ancient tale as symbolic of a child's conflicting feelings toward his parents (the "Oedipus complex"). A column grows from the man's back, then sprouts into the bust of a bearded man, perhaps a reference to the Freudian father, the punishing super-ego who condemns the son's sexual fantasies about his mother. In the distance, two men embrace, one holding a golden key or scepter, which may symbolize access to the unconscious. Behind them, a naked man reaches into a permeable red form, as if trying to enter it.
This painting was particularly significant to Dalí. He insisted that it represent his work at the First International Surrealist Exhibition, organized in London in 1936. Salvador Dalí's reputation as one of the 20th century's most important and influential artists rests on the paintings he produced from about 1929 to 1939 as a leading member of the Surrealist movement. Inspired by the theories of Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) and the new science of psychoanalysis, Surrealist artists and writers believed that true reality can be understood only through knowledge of the unconscious.
One of Dalí's most powerful Surrealist paintings, The Dream gives visual form to the strange, often disturbing world of dreams and hallucinations. The central figure has ants clustered over its face where a mouth should be, and has sealed bulging eyelids, suggesting the sensory confusion and frustrations of a dream.
The man at the far left-with a bleeding face and amputated left foot-may refer to the classical myth of Oedipus, who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother. Freud interpreted this ancient tale as symbolic of a child's conflicting feelings toward his parents (the "Oedipus complex"). A column grows from the man's back, then sprouts into the bust of a bearded man, perhaps a reference to the Freudian father, the punishing super-ego who condemns the son's sexual fantasies about his mother. In the distance, two men embrace, one holding a golden key or scepter, which may symbolize access to the unconscious. Behind them, a naked man reaches into a permeable red form, as if trying to enter it.
This painting was particularly significant to Dalí. He insisted that it represent his work at the First International Surrealist Exhibition, organized in London in 1936.
Where are Henry rogers paintings?
i have a painting with 'henry rogers' signature at bottom - it is oil on canvas and very large - looks like a french scene is this artist popular? can someone help me date the painting? email me
What is the value of the painting 'Starry Night'?
It is not possible to assess the value of a work of art until it is up for sale. And I am sure the Museum of Modern Art is not going to sell this painting.
But you may be interested to know that van Gogh's Portrait of Dr Gachet was sold for 82.5 million dollars in 1990.
What made this representation of the Virgin Mary revolution?
The maddona has a surprisingly human appearance.
What year was Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa sold?
His assistants sold it to the King of France when Leonardo was dead, in 1519.
What kind of animal watches over the sleeper in Rousseaus painting 'Sleeping Gypsy'?
A lion watches over the person in the painting. 'Sleeping Gypsy', 1897. The painting is quite large at 6 feet 7 inches by 4 feet 3 inches.
The sculpture Aphrodite of Milos, known as Venus de Milo, is a Greek statue thought to have been sculpted by Alexandros of Antioch (circa 130-100 BC). The sculpture was discovered in 1820, having lost both its arms prior to being hidden away. The right arm had either been carved separately or broken and reattached, as a metal attachment bar had been set in a hole that was later filled in.
How much is the 'Starry Night' worth?
The famous painting Starry Night by van Gogh is the property of the Museum of Modern Art, NYC. This painting was bequeathed to the museum by Lillie Bliss in 1929, and has not been for sale since then. It is highly unlikely that the museum would sell one of its most prized possessions.
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Well, no one can really answer that question, they can only guess. Unless you know someone that knows or has an ancestor that knows that has passed the information on, we won't know. Leonardo Divinci may have painted it as half man half woman, but I am not sure.
What is the value of the starry night?
The exact worth of Starry Night is not known as it is not for sale. However, it is estimated that this van Gogh painting is worth over 100 million dollars.
Why did Fernando Botero paint Mona Lisa at age 12?
Originally Fernando Botero didn't set himself to paint a young Mona Lisa. He had painted a Colombian girl (aged 12). While he was living in New York City in the early sixties, the woman that cleaned Botero's apartment saw the painting and told him that it resembled the Mona Lisa. Botero picked-up on that comment, modified the painting and renamed it, Mona Lisa,age 12
What is David holding in his right hand in Michelangelo's David?
If you mean Michelangelo's David he is holding a stone for his sling.
How does the Mona Lisa make you feel?
People come from all over the world to see her in Paris. They are fascinated.
What are the different types of painting styles?
When was Starry Night By Vincent Van Goth painted?
His painting is called Starry Night. It was painted in 1889.
Starry, Starry Night is a song.
Why is the Mona Lisa so popular?
The Mona Lisa painting is the most famous painting in the world, including Egypt.
How long did it take Leonardo da Vinci to create the Mona Lisa?
No one knows this answer, but it has been said that it took him over 22 years to do the lips of the famous painting.
Answer 2:
You'd better not believe the above story.
For one thing Leonardo painted this portrait in 1504 and died 15 years later in 1519.
It was painted from 1503-1506
What is the story behind the smile of the Mona Lisa?
What happened here is some people say it is because she has gum and dental problems but what i think is that when somebody tells you "sit down i am going to paint you" you would not look grumpy or really happy with a big smile. it is normal to smile a little so you can brighten up, really. but some also say that she was secretly in love with Leonardo Da Vinci (the painter of Mona Lisa. some also say that she was pretending to be happy. see the thing is her husband was a merchant, so he traveled a lot sometimes even out all the way in the ocean. so the theory is that she mostly felt unhappy or lonely, so when Leonardo Da Vinci decided to paint her she tried as hard as she could to smile and be happy, hence her beautiful and mysterious smile
Created a bronze statue of David?
Donatello and Andrea del Verrocchio did.
There were actually two bronze David statues created in the Italian 15th century. The most famous was by Donatello in the 1440s, and the other was by Verrocchio done later in the 1470s. Verrocchio was the teacher of Leonardo da Vinci. Both works are in the Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy.
The Mona Lisa was painted by using oil paintings on a type of paper called poplar panel. Although that is all i know about the Mona Lisa it will greatly appreciated if anyone else knows anything about how it was painted
What colour is made when blue and green are mixed together?
Blue + Yellow = Green, when mixing pigments. When using light sources, green is a primary color.
What best describes Vermeer's approach to painting?
He believed the main purpose of art was to communicate religious messages and ideas.
Where is the vase with 12 sunflowers by van Gogh displayed?
Location of Van Gogh's Still Life: Vase with Twelve Sunflowers:
- August 1888 picture: art museum in Munich, Germany
- January 1889 picture: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA.
