I read somewhere that the expensive price tags are due to the previous owners of the paintings, who are (or mostly were) famous people.
What I don't understand is this: Aren't most artworks too overrated? The Mona Lisa for example. I've never seen it up close, but never once in my life have I ever thought, "Hm, pretty," when I look at it. Personally, Da Vinci's folios are more interesting to me. They're a lot more creative and beautiful.
Don't the people who buy these types of artwork feel ripped off for their money? Or are they just status symbols?
P.S. Also, IMO, most of Picasso's works are more pleasant to the eye than Da Vinci's. And my personal favourite painting of all time is Van Gogh's The Starry Night.
2006-11-15
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