Our belief that art is not only a sight uncovers, but a discovery of culture, of history, of emotion. It is in arts such as chal of the prehistoric ages through to the contemporary abstract creations of the present age, the art works embody the story of mankind. It conveys information, triggers passion and records events that are timeless. Art is always a mediator between time – between time in art, culture and identity between the artist and the observer – regardless of whether it is an oil painting on canvas, a marble sculpture, or another piece from the pick. There are those pieces of work which, by the very nature of their existence, have shaped the future, become something that signifies creativity. The characterization of these pieces goes beyond mere works of art over depicted in fames or walls sculptures but they have become images of advancement, foresight and conclusive perception of the world.
The Mona Lisa belongs to the greatest paintings of all times, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in early sixteenth century. The painting has look of mystery and the smile of the lady has been debated for centuries. The painting Mona Lisa it has been attributed and analyzed numerous of times based on the mystery of the subject and the works and techniques of da Vinci. The staccato of light and dark and the quiet look on the face have made for this painting to earn a legitimate place as one of the premier pieces of art in the annals of history. The Mona Lisa, exhibited in the Louvre Museum in Paris is beyond just art since through the years it has become a cultural sexual icon, an icon of feminine beauty and mystery even of human emotion in general.
Other timeless art work is the Creation of Adam by Michel Angelo which is in fact part of frescos that are painted on the ceiling of chapel Sistina in Vatican city. This picture created between 1512 and1516, captures the scene where God is about to touch Adam, the man, in order to breathe life into him. Because of the near realism of the figures and the magnificent sense of struggle embodied so dramatically by the outstretched hands of God and Adam, this image has become one of the most famous and venerated in the world today. Battling with religion symbolism and message Creation of Adam is universal in its orientation, setting out the capacity of man and divinity as well as their harmony. Magnificent work of Michelangelo remain a source of inspiration for scholars and connoisseurs still now because of the technique and religious patios he used.
In today’s modernist artwork environment, there seem to be more works of artwork that have great impacts and powerful influence than Picasso’s Guernica. Guernica was painted in 1937 It is Picasso’s response to the destruction of a Spanish town of Guernica in the Spanish Civil War. The large-scale composition painted with the numerous characters in the flat space and the strive geometric patterns predict the suffering and portrayed the awful image of war. That is in contrast to the conventional art of war where most art painted war in a glamorous way, portraying military victories or war heroes as they were. Violent, disorderly stoke and abstracted, reduced form leaves a powerful impression on the audience and the distorted features of the depicted protagonists’ faces emotionally stir up the audience. Guernica can be considered as one of the examples of the tendency in which Picasso conveys political messages in art and the creation is considered to be an anti-war symbol.
Art has ways of reaching across time and space giving us glimpses of life; Mona Lisa, Creation of Adam and Guernica to a mention but a few. They harbour beauty and beginnings of their designers/implementers as well as of their cultural and historical backgrounds. But what makes these work exceptional is largely the fact that contemporary viewers of whatever age and background may have something to relate to through the feelings and concerns portrayed in the works.
But adapting great art is not limited to masters only. Modern art is also a cornucopia of thoughts and traditions. Contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol has painted routine objects and momentous personalities classifying the pop arts while Frida Kahlo done her work of arts with strengthening the surrealist and suffering of Mexico classifying the MexicanFIG. 2 Another picture of Cuca.The arts. These artists like the earlier artists are a source of inspiration to todays artists and art enthusiast’s out there it shows us that art is not something that hangs on a wall for decoration but something that changes color along with society and human live.
The use of replicas of famous artworks in one’s own home can turn a house into a place visually and emotionally appealing and engaging on numerous levels. Whether the painting you decide to hang in your living room is a copy of the Mona Lisa, a print of Guernica for the office or an abstract piece for the bedroom, these images have the ability to alter the ‘feel’ of a room. The utilize them can help prevent loneliness, stimulate imagination, and give people history of art which isn’t unimportant thing.
To sum up we have seen that art is not just beautification, it is emotion, language and cognition. Many famous paintings of such artists as da Vinci with his Mona Lisa or Picasso with Guernica and van gogh help people of the world to discuss the problems which have or have not been solved. When people cherish and accept these masterpieces, there by give meaning, values, and aesthetics to their lives as well as picturing the past. It is a must have in our everyday lives since art has ability to keep us connected with history, culture, and people.
