Any suggestions on artwork?

Question

I am currently picking some artwork for 3 rooms in my house- I don't want a "collection" (i.e. all da Vinci or Escher) So, I thought maybe my only somewhat knowledge of "fine art" is hindering my search (All I've decided on right now is Munch's The Scream, but I really like most of John William Waterhouse also) Thanks for suggestons :)

I live in a "small" town in Tennessee- the local art and/or knowledge of any is slim to none. I am researching to find some of my fav. but I was curious what other people found "beautiful" as well...

Answer 1

I feel you cannot go wrong with the Renaissance. Michelangelo and Leonardo would be good prints to get.

http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist-asp/_/CRID--32174/posters.htm?ui=E406CD23597B4E468F5547674E8B5C64
http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist-asp/_/CRID--32178/posters.htm?ui=E406CD23597B4E468F5547674E8B5C64

If you want more modern, I would suggest Gaugin or Degas.

http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist-asp/_/CRID--87/posters.htm?ui=E406CD23597B4E468F5547674E8B5C64
http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist-asp/_/CRID--44/posters.htm?ui=E406CD23597B4E468F5547674E8B5C64

The 20th century would be nice too with Dali or Mondrian.

http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist-asp/_/CRID--126/posters.htm?ui=E406CD23597B4E468F5547674E8B5C64
http://www.art.com/asp/display_artist-asp/_/CRID--7/posters.htm?ui=E406CD23597B4E468F5547674E8B5C64

Answer 2

How about hitting the art fairs in your area...I've gotten some beautiful originals ...and it's interesting to talk to the people who created them...always a story...great party talk for later.

Answer 3

id suggest that you spend some time in the library, go through the art section...... see things you like, and go from there. there is so much great art out there..... hope you have a good library you can go to. good hunting.

Answer 4

Christian Riese Lassen

Answer 5

many stores such as micheals and crafty type stores carry many great paintings