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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 mistake did Leonardo di Vinci make when he painted the 'Last Supper'?
He tried to use new types of paint, which did not last.
Normally, the way a painting like this would have been done would be a "fresco". That means that the plaster is made wet, and then the painting is done on the wet plaster. When the plaster dries, the paint is sort of intermingled with the plaster and it's nice and permanent. However, that type of painting is limited in its colors and can't be retouched. When the plaster dries, you're stuck.
Leonardo wanted to experiment with a new style he had invented - tempera (egg yolk and vinegar) plus oil painting on dry plaster. That way he could use more colors and redo portions if necessary. The painting took him four years to complete - 1495 to 1498. His patrons were furious at the delay but Leonardo refused to go any more quickly.
Unfortunately, Leonardo's style experiment was a disaster. The paint on The Last Supper almost immediately began falling off the plaster. The humidity was causing the paint to separate from the plaster on which it had been painted. Whole pieces of paint fell off the wall. Over the years, the piece has been vandalized and nearly fell apart completely
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First of all, the table is linear and not the three-sided triclinium in popular use in the culture of that day. As the Master of ceremonies, Jesus would have sat near one end, with John and Judas Iscariot on either hand, and not in the center as shown by Leonardo-besides which, John would have had great difficulty in whispering across to Peter as he did, at the opposite end of a conventional table.
Secondly, the disciples are sitting upright, when the Bible makes clear that they reclined-not only the correct custom when partaking a Passover meal, but ample explanation of the ease with which Jesus washed their feet and the ability of the apostle John simply to lean over and recline in Jesus' bosom.
Thirdly, Passover is celebrated after sunset on a full moon, whereas the painting unashamedly shows daylight outside the windows, suggesting an Italian luncheon rather than a sacred observance conducted in Jerusalem and held in accordance with God's holy commandment.
Then there is the question of the menu-depicted by Leonardo as crusty loaves and fishes. That little quasi-religious touch may have gone down well in a monk's refectory but would have appalled the real participants who solemnly partook of unleavened bread (Matzot) and lamb.
So, let's summarize. Wrong table, wrong time, wrong seating arrangement, wrong menu.
Who owns the rights to an original work of fine art such as a painting?
Unless other arrangements have been made (such as a work made for hire agreement), the creator of the work is automatically the copyright holder. Transfer of the physical item does not transfer the rights: if you buy my painting, I am still the copyright holder.
Who is the painter of the starry starry night?
The person who painted Starry Night was, Vincent Van Gogh. He painted it during his stay at Saint Paul - de - Mausole in France (a psychiatric hospital). He painted it in order to express his emotions as he was down and hurting.
What does stormy sky mean van Gogh?
Vincent often showed his feelings by painting. A stormy sky mirrors a stormy mind.
Is the painting Guernica an abstract or representational style painting?
It is clearly representational, although not realistic.
How do artists use preliminary sketches?
Preliminary sketches are used by artists for many reasons. Often they are used to work out problems with composition. They are also used as practice. The sketches can also be ideas quickly sketched out before forgotten.
Who painted the worlds largest painting Paradise?
The painting 'Paradise' is said to be Tintoretto's last major work and the largest painting on a canvas (74 feet x 30) to date (1588). I do not think it still holds the record for the world's largest painting.
Where can you find info on 1941 prints by Magda Heller published by Donald Art Conpany?
i have a "teatime" painting in org. frame like to know if it worth something
Where did Leonardo painted the last supper?
The Last Supper was painted in the dining room of a church in Milan
What period of art was 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' painted?
It was painted about 1500, which makes it Dutch Renaissance. The style of Jerome Bosch is, however, not typical of that period.
Can you describe the painting Jump by Janet Fish?
Jump, a painting by Janet Fish, is a celebration of light and color. Just like Fish' other art works, Jump is full of vibrant colors and brightness.
What are some good impressionist paintings of trains?
Monet, Gare Saint Lazare.
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Lordship Lane station, Dulwich, by Camille Pissarro
Primavera is Italian for 'Spring'. It is also the name of a painting by Sandro Botticelli.
The Orange Cart is a painting by Armand Coussens which is displayed in The Louvre.
When was the mona lisa painting?
The exact dates are 1503-1505. 'Mona Lisa', by Leonardo da Vinci, is perhaps the most familiar work of art in the world.
Finished or not finished has two answers.
1) It was completed in 1505.
2) Some people maintain it was never quite completed.
He started the Mona Lisa in 1503 and finished it in 1505.
The beautiful artwork "Mona Lisa" was painted in the 16th century during the Italian Renaissance.
What is a 1936 Camille Marie Laurencin watercolor worth?
Marie Laurencin (born in France 1883 died in Paris 1956) is known for her specifically feminine aesthetic achieved through the use of pastels and curvilinear forms. She arrived on the Paris scene around 1906. She was considered the only female "Cubist" although she never adopted their tenets, she did associate mainly with the Advant Garde Parisian Cubist founders, including Picasso. She was known for her watercolors and oils paintings filled with mysteriously reserved, yet strong and focused women with large, dark eyes and delicate features. Laurencin did portraits of Coco Chanel, Lady Cunard, and Helena Rubenstein. I believe that I have one of her earliest works, a small watercolour about 5 by 7 inches. Its mathes up very welll with the composition, structure, palette, lines and delicateness of the Laurencin's women found in her watercolors and paintings.
the worth of a Marie Laurencin watercolor could range upwards from a few thousand dollars to several.
What influence did Leonardo da Vinci have on artists today?
All artists study (or are at least familiar with) the works of Leonardo. Some may study him more in depth than others but, it can be said that because Leonardo has had such a great impact in the world of western art that he has influenced all western artists to a certain degree. Albeit, some more than others.
How much is Monarch of the glen painting worth?
Many of the paintings are valued at a price close to $30 each. The exact price will depend upon the exact that you have.
