The Starry Night: This painting is one of the most iconic paintings of all time. It was created by Vincent Van Gogh in the year 1889. It was 73 centimeters tall and 92 centimeters wide and was created by oils. Gogh created this 13 months before his death when he was staying in Saint-Remy. It was believed that the painting showed the view from his bedroom window. In the painting, Gogh included a cypress tree which depicts mourning because it is associated with cemeteries.
The Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa: This painting is probably the most famous painting ever created. It was painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503 using oils. The Mona Lisa is a portrait painting but there is considerable debate over the identity of the woman in the painting. There are many interpretations of who she is. For example, some scholars and historians believe that she is Lisa del Giocondo who is the wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco di Bartolomeo del Giocondo, which would make sense since the alternative title to the work is La Gioconda. Another interpretation is that the woman is Divinci's mother because when the painting was created others put forth that the smile was similar to hers. The last interpretation and most interesting is that the painting is a self-portrait of Divinci himself. This is believed because the facial features of the Mona Lisa resemble Divinci's.
The Last Supper
The Last Supper: This painting was also created by Leonardo da Vinci in the year 1495 using oils and tempera plastered onto a large wall. It was created to depict the last supper that Jesus had with his 12 apostles before he was crucified.
Girl With The Pearl Earing
Girl with the Pearl Earring: This painting was created by Johannes Vermeer in the year 1665 using oils. The painting is one of the most loved paintings ever created but is a complete mystery. The girl is unknown in the painting. Some believe that Vermeer was having an affair with this woman and that he bought her that expensive pearl earring.
Guernica
Guernica: This painting was created by Pablo Picasso in the year 1937 on a large canvas using oils. Picasso created this after a bombing of his country he becomes aware of the war around him. The painting shows the tragedies of war and the suffering it inflicts on individuals.
The Creation of Adam
The Creation of Adam: This painting was created by Michelangelo in 1512 using paint and plaster. Michelangelo painted this on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It depicts God creating Adam.
The Persistence of Memory
The Persistence of Memory: This painting was created by Salvador Dali in 1931 using oils. Dali using clocks to add sarcasm to the painting. This adds a darker meaning of the clocks losing their power in this dream world. The clocks appear to be melting away meaning the persistence of everything.
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte: This painting was created by George Seurat in 1886 using oil paint. It was created to shows the high-class getaway that the island of La Grande Jatte.
Café Terrace at Night
Café Terrace at Night: This painting was created by Vincent Van Gogh in 1888 using oil paints. It shows the peaceful charm of what Gogh was viewing.
