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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 are some of the more famous works of art with pastels as the major medium?
== == Degas was a master of painting with pastels as were many of the impressionists. Pastels are considered to be either a drawing medium or painting medium depending on the manner in which they are used or the artists interpretation. many artists may hop up the value ( saturation ) of a color by introducing pastel into an oil painting. During the late 1800's pastel became more acceptable. However, it does not hold up as well archivally and the paper and medium needs to be protected properly to ensure longevity by being protected from t Degas was a master of painting with pastels as were many of the impressionists. Pastels are considered to be either a drawing medium or painting medium depending on the manner in which they are used or the artists interpretation. many artists may hop up the value ( saturation ) of a color by introducing pastel into an oil painting. During the late 1800's pastel became more acceptable. However, it does not hold up as well archivally and the paper and medium needs to be protected properly to ensure longevity by being protected from the elements. When I am researching something in art I try to find a starting point and then branch out from there. Degas and Letrec are fine starting points.
How does the statue of David reflect the Humanist movement?
Daid appears before the audience as a beautiful young man s his trusted self. One never tires of the likes of David as he depicts purity and self containment.
Who scandalized Spain by painting his ex-mistress from memory as La Maja Desnuda The Naked Maja?
GOYA
Famous works of art in Louvre Paris except the 'Mona Lisa'?
Where to begin, there are so very many, 35,000 works of art are at the Louvre. Works from Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Oriental and Islamic antiquity. A sculpture called 'The Dying Slave' by Michelangelo. The statue of 'The Winged Victory of Sarmothace' is stunning. There are paintings by Giotto, Raphael, Delecroix, Vermeer, Fragonnard, the list is quite long. 'The Raft of The Medusa' by Gericault is there. Also the Crown Jewels of King Louis XV. Something for everyone is there.
How did Pope Julius II achievements changed the world?
He forced Michelangelo to paint instead of sculpting, and made Michelangelo study nature and science for most of his life.
How much money did Mona Lisa Smile gross domestically?
Mona Lisa Smile grossed $63,803,100 in the domestic market.
How long would it take for Leonardo to finish a painting?
Hi im a 5th grader as u see
Well for Mona Lisa it took 3 years, so i guess
for him to finsh a painting will take a few months or years.
Does that Help much?
What is the name of the painting of the lady riding a horse in the forest it's an optical illusion?
Carte Blanche by Rene Magritte http://www.humanitiesweb.org/human.php?s=g&p=c&a=p&ID=1068
