Famous paintings are the backbone of art history... but which are the most historically influential paintings? And which famous painters created them?

We consulted pros in art history. From oodles of their art history books, we researched which famous paintings they cited most often.

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Images of famous paintings are easy to find...but what do they mean? Why have they altered art history? And who are the famous painters behind them?

Answers are here: 250 Masterpieces in Western Painting, art history cards that examine Renaissance paintings through Pop paintings.