A Story of Painting

Hokusai The Great Wave of Kangagawa

This work is a block print that was made by a Japanese artist. This is his most famous print. I like this piece because its quite detailed for a block print. I also like the way he has made the waves all chaotic looking. I think the artist is trying to say how big the wave is compared to the mountain. This painting was made in the Horeki era. This painting was fresh and new to Europe it revolutionized the way Europeans painted by changing their perspective of painting.  

Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa 

I love this work because the detail is amazing! I love everything about it i find it to be very immaculate. I think Da Vinci was very dedicated to this painting as he carried it with him for years. This painting was painted during the renaissance which was a period when they mostly painted portraits for wealthy people. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokusai