Art in Movies
Have you ever noticed how many references to art there are in your favorite movies? The creative teams of directors, writers, and actors frequently use their feature films as an opportunity to strew odd homages to their favorite pieces of art.
There are many movies that prominently feature pieces of art. Here are some examples:
"The Da Vinci Code" (2006) - This movie is based on Dan Brown's novel of the same name, and features many works of art, including Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper."
"Frida" (2002) - This biographical drama about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo features many of her paintings, including "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird."
"Girl with a Pearl Earring" (2003) - This movie is based on the novel of the same name by Tracy Chevalier, and features Johannes Vermeer's famous painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring."
"Midnight in Paris" (2011) - This romantic comedy by Woody Allen features several prominent works of art, including Pablo Picasso's "The Old Guitarist" and Salvador Dali's "The Persistence of Memory."
"The Monuments Men" (2014) - This movie is based on the true story of a group of art experts who were tasked with rescuing art stolen by the Nazis during World War II. It features many works of art, including Michelangelo's "Madonna and Child."
"The Thomas Crown Affair" (1999) - This heist movie features several pieces of art, including Claude Monet's "San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk" and Rene Magritte's "The Son of Man."
"Mr. Turner" (2014) - This biographical drama about the British artist J.M.W. Turner features many of his paintings, including "The Fighting Temeraire" and "Rain, Steam and Speed."
"National Treasure" (2004) - This adventure movie features many historical artifacts, including the Declaration of Independence and the Statue of Liberty, as well as several works of art, including the painting "The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull.
These are just a few examples of movies that prominently feature pieces of art. There are many other movies that include famous works of art in their storylines or settings.
Sources: www.imdb.com
