by Lindsay Shapka in Art History, Artists, Art, Travel
When my sister recently came home from a trip to Paris she seemed impressed with everything that she had seen — except for the Mona Lisa.
One of the most recognized works of art in the world, reproductions of it usually come in poster sized prints while the original, hung behind thick, bullet proof glass and guarded by a velvet rope is miniature in comparison.
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The Sistine Chapel recently celebrated its 500th Birthday and, along with a huge party, it also got a warning — it may soon have only a limited amount of visitors.
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You don’t have to be an art expert to recognize this painting by Gustav Klimt. Next to the Mona Lisa, The Kiss is one of the most replicated images in the art world.
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