1. Campbell's Soup Cans by Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987)
Though Campbell’s Soup Cans resembles the mass-produced, printed advertisements by which Warhol was inspired, its canvases are hand-painted, and the fleur de lys pattern ringing each can’s bottom edge is hand-stamped.
Andy Warhol's Campbell's soups can is one of the most famous and recognizable pieces of pop art in the world. The work consists of a painting of a Campbell's soup can, which is repeated in various colors and sizes. Warhol created this work in 1962, and it has since become an icon of pop art.
The soup cans are of the variety of soups the Campbell company offered. Andy Warhol did comic strip paintings and one day when he was looking for ideas to draw, one of his friend told him that he should make something that the people of America could relate to like Campbell’s soup cans. And he did just that. This painting even though is very famous but is not as good in comparison to the masterpieces that other artists have created.
2. Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa is a painting by Leonardo da Vinci. It is a portrait of a woman named Lisa Gherardini. The painting is famous for its “Mona Lisa smile”.
Although it is an artwork of fine art, The Mona Lisa is an overrated work of art.
The origin of the painting and who is the woman in it have been the subject of debate. The missing eyebrows of the woman in the painting make it special. The detailing is done well, but it's not as good as the other works by da Vinci.
It actually hasn't even finished being completed, nor is it only the last piece to emerge. The painting would have been much smoother if he'd continued to finish it because he was known back then for his smooth, overrendered rendering.
The painting itself has a stunning 77 cm × 53 cm (30 in × 21 in) dimensions.
So bring your binoculars if you want to see it in the overcrowded Louvre.
3. Jackson Pollock’s No. 5
Jackson Pollock's No 5. ismaybee the most famous painting in the world. The painting, which currently hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is one of the most recognizable and influential works of art of the 20th century. No. 5 has been the subject of countless books, articles, and films, and has been endlessly reproduced in prints and posters. The painting’s fame is due in part to its unique style, which was groundbreaking at the time it was created. Pollock developed a technique known as “drip painting,” in which he would pour or drip paint onto the canvas from a height, allowing the paint to run and pool in organic patterns. The result was a chaotic, energetic, and highly expressive painting that broke with traditional conventions of composition and form. No. 5 is also famous for its large size; at 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, it is one of the largest paintings ever created.
There is no denying that Jackson Pollock was a groundbreaking and influential artist, but some people tend to overrate his work. No. 5 is often cited as one of his most famous and iconic paintings, but it is also one of his most overrated. While it is certainly interesting and impressive work, it is not as great as some people make it out to be.
Somebody obviously saw something in it that we didn’t, and bought it for an incredible $140 million.
4. James McNeill Whistler’s Whistler’s Mother/Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1
While Whistler's Mother is certainly a famous painting, and one that is highly respected by many, there are some who feel that it is overrated. While the painting is certainly a beautiful and moving portrait, there are some who feel that its fame is due more to its history and the story behind it, rather than its actual artistic merit.
Some of his paintings were exceptional. This one is not very good. We are not sure if his mother is grumpy because he is taking so long for him to paint her, or if she doesn't like it either.
5. Vase With 12 Sunflowers by Vincent Van Gogh
The Vase With 12 Sunflowers was painted by Vincent Van Gogh in late August of 1888. This was one of a series of paintings that Van Gogh did of sunflowers. The series was intended to capture the flowers at different stages of their life cycle.
Pretty boring isn't it?
It might sound a little strange but this painting is pretty boring. It’s not a fantastic painting – it’s nothing special. It’s just a vase of sunflowers, and while the painting is reasonably attractive, it’s not worth the price tag that it has.
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