Famous Paintings

Famous paintings have been the most sought after art objects across the world. To name the few, Last Supper, Mona Lisa, Virgin of the Rocks and The Cardinal Virtues are classic masterpieces in the history of famous paintings. Nonetheless, paintings have famously made their mark in the form of murals and Renaissance paintings.
  • Famous Paintings in the Louvre
    If you are visiting the Louvre in Paris, then you should know which are some of the famous paintings in the Louvre, something which you must see at any cost. This article will give you the names of all these paintings. Read on...
  • Famous Paintings of the World
    If you are looking for a list of most famous paintings of the world, this article has what you are looking for. Read and know about the most famous paintings ever that have left people enthralled with their visual appeal and inherent meaning.
  • Famous Paintings List
    If you are someone who appreciates art in every form, here is the famous paintings list, which includes work done by some legendary painters. Take a look and find your favorite among them.
  • Famous Paintings
    The Mona Lisa is undoubtedly one of the most famous paintings in the world. What are other popular paintings in the world. Scroll down to find a list of the most famous and popular paintings in the world. Read on...
  • Abstract Expressionism Art
    Abstract Expressionism Art was the first art movement that had its base in America. Read this article to know more about abstract expressionism art.
  • Delaroche's Controversial "Charles I Insulted" Being Restored for Display
    French painter Paul Delaroche's contentious painting of Charles I being insulted and jeered by Oliver Cromwell's soldiers, shortly before his execution in 1649, is in the process of being restored and will be placed in the public domain soon.
  • History of the Last Supper Painting
    The Last Supper painting is a masterpiece by the legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. The actual painting was made on hard plaster, which has been restored several times. Information about the history of the Last Supper painting, and the work of restoration that was carried out to preserve it, has been provided here.
  • Mural Painting
    Mural paintings are very much in demand as a part of home and office décor. Let's take a look at the versatility of mural paintings and the works of great artists that continue to inspire artists till date.
  • Renaissance Paintings
    Renaissance Paintings are the paintings of reality. Painters not just paint the paintings but they make it real. Let’s have a look to Renaissance Paintings.
  • Leonardo da Vinci - The Last Supper Painting
    Read on to find out about Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, The Last Supper...
  • Art History, Styles & Movements of Western Art
    Article talks about imperative art styles & movements that made art history. It also highlights how art styles influenced one another.
  • Richard Wilson - English Landscape Painter
    There is a famous story about him telling King George III that it would be quite okay for His Majesty to pay in weekly installments when the King thought that 100 guineas per painting was just too bloody much.
  • Mona Lisa Smile
    Mona Lisa Smile, a painting which has become famous world wide is an art work created by Leonardo da Vinci. People have been gazing at Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of the Mona Lisa with a sense of bafflement for nearly 500 years....
  • The Spinone Italiano
    The Spinone Italiano has been portrayed in Renaissance Paintings - most famously in Andrea Mantegna's fresco 'The Return of Cardinal Gonzaga'.
  • The Deconstruction of Pablo Picasso
    Why is Pablo Picasso regarded as the greatest painter ever? Or is he merely the most famous of them all? What about the seemingly endless styles that he indulged in?