Which Is The Most Famous Painting In The World?

Several pieces can be said to vie for the title of most famous painting, and yet one surely stands head and shoulders above the rest. Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa has entered into the popular consciousness in a manner unrivalled by any other piece of art. It is the most-referenced, most-parodied and most-forged artwork in the world, appearing on almost any piece of paraphernalia imaginable. This is, perhaps, as a result of its extraordinary gaze, famously reported to follow the viewer around the room.

Andy Warhol's screen-prints must also have some claim to this title. Whether viewed with disdain or interest, his repetitive pieces are almost omni-present in popular culture. His vast prints of Marilyn Monroe or tins of soup have, like the Mona Lisa, been reproduced and referenced in all manner of ways.

Finally, recent developments may well have provided a new contender for the title: Edvard Munch's The Scream. The painter made several versions of this work, which has become an inexplicably strong magnet for art thieves. Similarly, the record-breaking $30m dollars paid for Van Gogh's Sunflowers has conferred upon that piece a new ranking in popular culture.

The Mona Lisa is undoubtedly the best known and, therefore, the most famous painting in the western world. Looking at other areas you will find that other people find different genres and artists more popular because of their origins and the amount of newstime they gain; The Scream by Munch, for example, can be said to be very famous since it hit the big time following the spectacular theft. Likewise Sunflowers following the massive price it gained at auction a few years ago.

Also recognised as amongst the most famous are works by Andy Warhol, especially his Marilyn Monroe portrait and the Campbell Soup painting / print.

I'll have to say starry night by Vincent van gogh and the Mona Lisa

the mona lisa and the last supper

Most likely the mona lisa, or the last supper.

The mona lisa and the screamer and the last supper

I would say Da Vinci's Mona Lisa would have 2 b the most famous painting in the world.

Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa

I would have to say Mona Lisa because people of all cultures recognize it

DUH THE MONA LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shes got that creepy smile ans stuff...

The Mona Lisa

Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is the Most Famous Painting In The World.

The Mona Lisa - although that doesn't make it the best!

Mine

The mona lisa is definatly the most famous painting ever.  Just can't remember who painted it.

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