Art Galleries for the Connoisseur

There are apples and there are apples. While almost every
city in the world lays claim to a great art gallery, there
are very few that are globally recognized and famous.
People, art lovers, historians and the commoners all flock
to these art galleries travelling all across the world just
to see some of the master pieces that these galleries house.

Probably the most famous art gallery in the entire world is
the Louvre, located in Paris, France. The building itself is
a museum, but it's more widely known as being home to many
stunning paintings. The most famous of all is da Vinci's
Mona Lisa. Due to theft, and thankfully being returned,
security is extremely high. You will find other paintings by
Leonardo da Vinci, as well as other world class painters.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York City, is another
home to incredible works of art. For Americans, it's a great
place to see works by famous fellow countrymen, but there
are also important works from all over the globe. Some of
these are paintings and sculptures by Botticelli, Raphael,
and El Greco.

Our next stop is London, England, where the National Gallery
is situated. There you will find glorious works by the best
known artists of Europe. Some of the most famous are by
Raphael, Manet, da Vinci, Renoir, and Monet. True art lovers
will need to make a visit to this stunning gallery at some
time in their lives. Some paintings hanging there are:
Sunflowers, by Vincent Van Gogh; The Virgin of the Rocks, by
Leonardo da Vinci; and Venus and Mars, by Sandro Botticelli.

While most art galleries cater to the works of the 'greats',
in recent times many galleries have started focusing on the
contemporary arts of the twentieth century. Amongst the most
famous contemporary art galleries and museums in the world
is 'The George Pompidou Center' in Paris. The building that
house the George Pompidou Center itself is also totally
contemporary with all the ducts and piping on the outside.

The modern art galleries and museums often show furniture,
sound, light, and musical exhibitions. They also feature the
usually seen paintings, drawings, and prints. When you visit
one of the newer galleries, you will definitely notice how
times have changed over the decades, as reflected by the
art.

Each major metropolitan center in Europe houses a
traditional national art gallery, a contemporary gallery,
and usually many art galleries - some of these may be
private. While most national galleries concentrate on
exhibits of art from the history of their country, these can
be of great learning value in understanding the culture of
the land. A visit to this assortment of art galleries is a
must do for every art lover.

If you are interested in purchasing some art, the above
mentioned art galleries won't sell you any of their master
pieces. Typically you will need to go to a private art
gallery to buy good art. You may not find Renoirs or Van
Gogh's, but there is plenty of beautiful art that you can
bring home. Art houses like Christie's often hold art
auctions that feature some stunning pieces that you can bid
on.

Art is an important part of any history. Paying a visit to a
gallery can transport you back in time, where you can see
works produced by some of the most creative minds to ever
exist.

Clair Jons is the owner of FE Art,
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