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a painting of a woman with long black hair and an evil look on her face

Probably anyone can agree that classic famous paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci or Pablo Piccaso will always be among some of the most appreciated art pieces in history. After all, who doesn't know Mona Lisa? Fun fact: over 6 million people visit this famous painting at the Louvre each year! But, have you ever thought about what happened while these famous paintings were being made? Was it easy for models to pose standing or sitting still, barely moving, and waiting patiently for the painting…

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a painting of a woman with long red hair, wearing a ring around her neck

The Birth of Venus. The Birth of Venus a 1486 painting by Sandro Botticelli. Botticelli was commissioned to paint the work by the Medici family of Florence, specifically Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de' Medici under the influence of his cousin Lorenzo de' Medici, close friend to Botticelli. It depicts the goddess Venus, having emerged from the sea as an adult woman, arriving at the sea-shore (which is related to the Venus Anadyomene motif).

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an image of a man with a beard holding a cane in front of a painting

Van Gogh and his paintings have brought a new dawn to the history of art. These 12 Vincent Van Gogh Famous Paintings are going to alter your perspective of life. #vangogh #famouspainting #masterpiece

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the birth of venus by sandro botanio

Art is one of these great things that help us to be able to see and learn more about ourselves and the world around us. But even for those that do not love

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a painting of a tree with white flowers on a red background, painted in acrylic paint
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I don't remember Ophelia Art Aesthetic, Ophelia Wallpaper, Ophelia Painting Recreation, Ophelia Singing, John Everett Millais Ophelia, Ophelia Meme, Foto Muro Collage, Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood, Pre Raphaelite Art

The Pre-Raphaelite artists of Victorian England painted many Shakespearian characters, but Ophelia was a particular favourite. The sad death by drowning of Hamlet's sweetheart...

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There are so many iconic masterpieces that have shaped the world of art. But here’s the best part – I’ve also created a free PDF with 55 of the greatest paintings of all time for you to download! 🖼️ #FamousPaintings #ArtHistory #FreeDownload #ArtInspiration #IconicArt

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These are the most famous paintings ever created – can you name them all? Take the quiz to test your knowledge! *** #PlaybuzzQuiz General Knowledge Art Trivia Questions Game Night Van Gogh Art School History Back To School Classic Modern Art Painting Playbuzz Quiz

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