{"id":106,"date":"2017-08-27T20:47:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-27T20:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goantiques.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2017-10-12T18:29:13","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T18:29:13","slug":"10-works-of-art-everyone-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goantiques.com\/blog\/collectors-central\/10-works-of-art-everyone-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Works of Art Everyone Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fine art<\/a>\u00a0is considered a\u00a0cornerstone of modern civilization, yet many people are unfamiliar with some of the greatest paintings throughout history.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t mean to make anyone feel guilty, of course. Just about everyone can recognize the\u00a0Mona Lisa<\/em>\u00a0when they see it, but names like Michelangelo and Raphael are more commonly associated with\u00a0the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles nowadays. It\u2019s not unusual to lack\u00a0an expansive knowledge of art history, so we\u2019d like you to know\u00a0that some of the most beautiful and thought provoking creations of all time are only a single Google search away for those who know\u00a0what to look for. After all, if you\u2019ve ever been taken aback by a painting at an art fair, there\u2019s a chance the artist drew inspiration from a timeless classic.<\/p>\n

To get you up to speed with the fundamentals of the art world, we\u2019ve compiled\u00a010 of the most significant works of art that everyone should\u00a0know about. Test your knowledge by seeing how many paintings\u00a0you can recognize!<\/p>\n

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10: The Last Supper<\/b><\/h3>\n

As one of the most celebrated creations by Italian Polymath Leonardo da Vinci,\u00a0The Last Supper<\/em>\u00a0continues to be a hallmark for any picture or movie depicting scenes from the bible. Tragically, very little of the original painting exists today, though restoration attempts have helped preserve the image.<\/p>\n

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9: The Persistence of Memory<\/b><\/h3>\n

Salvador Dali\u2019s 1931 painting of melting watches may be a relatively modern painting, but its significance in the art world remains noteworthy. Even if you never knew it was called\u00a0The Persistence of Memory<\/em>, you\u2019ve almost certainly seen it referenced in works such as Gary Larson\u2019s\u00a0The Far Side<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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8: The Creation of Adam<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve ever taken an introductory course pertaining to\u00a0the analysis of art, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve talked about\u00a0The Creation of Adam<\/em>. Not only is Michelangelo\u2019s 1511 fresco an iconic piece of the Sistine chapel, it\u2019s also one of humanity\u2019s\u00a0most contemplated images\u00a0due to the significance of the outstretched finger reaching for Adam\u2019s limp hand.<\/p>\n

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7: The Birth of Venus<\/b><\/h3>\n

For all that has been said about\u00a0The Birth of Venus<\/em>\u00a0throughout the centuries, scholars still debate the source of inspiration for\u00a0this classic Sandro Botticelli painting. Even Botticelli\u2019s reason to paint this\u00a0iconic piece is uncertain, though historians do\u00a0date\u00a0The Birth of Venus<\/em>\u00a0to around 1480.<\/p>\n

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6: The Scream<\/b><\/h3>\n

Although\u00a0The Scream<\/em>\u00a0has been lampooned numerous times in both horror movies and in cartoons such as\u00a0The Simpsons<\/em>, don\u2019t be tricked into thinking this painting is a laughing matter. One of the four versions of\u00a0The Scream<\/em>\u00a0was actually sold for over $120 million at an auction!<\/p>\n

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5: American Gothic<\/b><\/h3>\n

Grant Wood\u2019s\u00a0American Gothic<\/em>\u00a0is another work\u00a0both celebrated and parodied to this day, which makes it surprising that\u00a0the painting faced heavy criticism when it was made in 1930. In fact, when it was submitted to a contest at the Art Institute of Chicago,\u00a0American Gothic<\/em>\u00a0was\u00a0only awarded a bronze medal.<\/p>\n

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4: The School of Athens<\/b><\/h3>\n

Considered one of Raphael\u2019s masterpieces,\u00a0The School of Athens<\/em>\u00a0is considered \u201cthe perfect embodiment of the classical spirit of the Renaissance.\u201d It\u2019s believed that every prominent Greek philosopher is featured\u00a0in the painting, but scholars can only identify commonly depicted figures such as Socrates with any certainty.<\/p>\n

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3: The Night Watch<\/b><\/h3>\n

Formally known as\u00a0Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq,\u00a0<\/em>Rembrandt\u2019s 1642 painting is known for both its attention to detail and its sheer size. This massive work is nearly 12 feet long and more than 14 feet wide!<\/p>\n

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2: Dora Maar au Chat<\/b><\/h3>\n

As one of the most distinct artists throughout history, it\u2019s hard to pin down just one painting by Pablo Picasso to define his unique style. Dora Maar au Chat is a depiction of Picasso\u2019s lover Dora, and the harsh details in the painting alludes to\u00a0their troubled\u00a0relationship.<\/p>\n

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1: The Garden of Earthly Delights<\/b><\/h3>\n

When it comes to ambitious, intricate works of art, Hieronymus Bosch\u2019s\u00a0The Garden of Early Delights<\/em>\u00a0is a\u00a0pinnacle of depth and complexity. Believed to be read as a story from left to right, this triptych depicts the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden,\u00a0leading to the main panel featuring the title\u2019s\u00a0\u201cGarden of Earthly Delights.\u201d With the numerous men and women in the garden engaging in all kinds of earthly pleasures, what follows is a grave depiction of the world devoid of joy presumably following the fall of man. Though scholars can agree on this baseline understanding of the work,\u00a0The Garden of Earthly Delights<\/em>\u00a0features a myriad of details that could keep onlookers unpacking its layers of meaning for days.<\/p>\n

Few details are known of Bosch\u2019s life, which makes is hard for historians to glean precise\u00a0meaning from the painting. However, the legacy left by\u00a0The Garden of Earthly Delights<\/em>\u00a0is immensely significant. Even if you don\u2019t want to spend hours analyzing every part of Bosch\u2019s world, at least you now know it exists alongside other classic works\u00a0if you change your mind.<\/p>\n

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