When art is created, it flows from the mind of the artist into a physical form. In it the artist puts his heart and soul, often using art to express his own emotions and experiences. But once the artwork is out there, he loses all control to what might be the viewer’s interpretation!
Many of us choose to bring in artwork into our homes and offices, to add food for thought and sparkle into our daily lives. A painting in the living room, above the desk, or on a bedroom wall often works as a source of inspiration.
Let’s take a look at 7 paintings that are known to stir up emotions in the viewer. They make us experience the joys and pains of the artists themselves and let us cozy up in the emotions we so love to dwell in!
From the Lake, Georgia O’Keeffe; 1924
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From the Lake by Georgia O’Keeffe inspires many positive emotions in us especially one of hope! The strong colors represent her bold outlook and the smooth flow of the lake shows her love for nature and calmness of her mind.
Celebrating the rhythms and colors of the stormy Lake George, through a dynamic arrangement, she searches to bring forth an abstract equivalent of the forces of nature that have always been her inspiration. For anyone who loves water bodies and is inspired by nature in general, this painting can do wonders in stirring a sense of joy and calm even during rough times.
The Scream, Edvard Munch; 1893
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The Scream by Edvard Munch depicts the emotion of human anxiety like no other painting in the world! It is eerie, scary, and painful! The Norwegian Expressionist artist was inspired to make this painting while on a walk at sunset when he saw clouds turning blood red and heard an infinite scream through nature!
Munch created two versions of this painting in paint and two in pastels, and also a lithograph stone, of which several prints survive. The first painted version is displayed in the National Gallery of Norway in Oslo.
The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh; 1889
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This brilliant painting by Van Gogh depicts the view from the East-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, with the addition of an imaginary village. The Starry Night is on display at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Van Gogh, the Dutch Post- Impressionist painter, suffered all his life from mental disturbances. Following the episode of self-mutilation in 1988, he voluntarily admitted himself into the lunatic asylum. The Starry Night is seen as a reflection of the artist’s mind and his emotions.
The Kiss, Gustav Klimt; 1907-08
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The epitome of love and passion, The Kiss is Gustav Klimt’s most popular work. The couple in the painting are deeply in love and enfolded in an everlasting kiss. Their intimacy is both physical as well as deeply emotional and their love is almost heavenly with their world shimmering in gold leaf.
Gustav Klimt is said to have been inspired to use Gold leaf by the Byzantine mosaics he saw at the Church of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy. Adopting this technique in his work, Klimt brought forth some of his best masterpieces.
Girl with a Pearl Earring, Johannes Vermeer; 1665
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Girl with a Pearl Earring by Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is one of the best masterpieces of the Dutch Golden Age. It has been in the collection of the Mauritshuis in The Hague since 1902.
The painting depicts a girl wearing an exotic dress, an urban turban, and a pearl earring. The painting is so magnetic that one cannot stop get enough of it. She is seductive and yet not directly so. There is so much mystery in the girl’s expression and we cannot help but be enamored by her beauty.
Return of the Prodigal Son, Rembrandt; 1669
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One of Rembrandt’s final works, the Return of the Prodigal Son is inspired by a parable in the Bible. The son returns home after having wasted all his inheritance and wrecked his life in his travels. The painting portrays the emotion of repentance on part of the son and forgiveness by his loving father.
The painting reflects a lot on Rembrandt’s journey in his personal life, his understanding of the human spirit, and his faith in redemption. It brings forth his unsurpassed technical skills and ability to express profound emotions.
The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci; 1503-1506
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A masterpiece of the Renaissance period, The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is perhaps the most famous painting in the world and is exhibited in the Louvre Museum in Paris attracting numerous art lovers.
The Mona Lisa is likely the portrait of the Italian Lady Lisa Gherardini. Famed for its composition and atmospheric illusionism, the most striking feature of The Mona Lisa is the expression on the Lady’s face. One cannot help but wonder what emotion she is experiencing and marvel at her subtle smile that speaks volumes.
The Bottom Line
As we look at these paintings we can sit and marvel at human emotions and how each artwork stirs in us, something so peculiar! To have the luxury of having one of these masterpieces recreated for you and delivered to your doorstep, can give you all the time at leisure, in the comfort of your home at stay immersed in the beauty of art! All you have to do is browse through your favorite works on https://www.1st-art-gallery.com.