The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali: Time's fluidity, impermanence of reality, surreal dreamscapes challenging conventional understanding.
Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh: Cosmic beauty, emotional turbulence, artist's inner struggles, capturing the harmony of the universe.
Guernica by Pablo Picasso: Anti-war protest, human suffering, chaos, emotional turmoil, conveying the horrors of the Spanish Civil War.
The Scream by Edvard Munch: Isolation, existential angst, inner torment, vividly portraying the anguish and despair of the human condition.
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci: Spiritual depth, betrayal, faith, symbolism, capturing the moment of Jesus Christ's announcement of his impending betrayal.
Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer: Enigmatic beauty, innocence, mystery, showcasing the profound elegance and complexity of the human gaze.
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon by Pablo Picasso: African influence, raw primal energy, sexuality, deconstruction of traditional artistic norms, challenging societal norms.
The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli: Mythical symbolism, beauty, love, spiritual awakening, depicting the goddess Venus' emergence from the sea, embodying divine love and desire.