What Are Famous Artworks or Buildings Worldwide?
This section introduces some of the most admired and recognised human creations — both in art and architecture. These famous artworks and buildings showcase culture, creativity, and history across different countries and time periods.
Famous Artworks Around the World
- Mona Lisa – France: Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait with a mysterious smile.
- The Starry Night – USA: Swirling sky painted by Vincent van Gogh.
- The Last Supper – Italy: Mural by da Vinci showing Jesus and his disciples.
- Guernica – Spain: Picasso’s powerful anti-war artwork in black and white.
- The Scream – Norway: A dramatic figure under a vibrant sky by Edvard Munch.
- Girl with a Pearl Earring – Netherlands: A peaceful portrait by Vermeer.
- Water Lilies – France: Claude Monet’s paintings of a peaceful pond.
- American Gothic – USA: A serious farmer and his daughter by Grant Wood.
- Liberty Leading the People – France: Delacroix’s painting of revolution.
- Birth of Venus – Italy: Botticelli’s artwork of the goddess Venus.
- Persistence of Memory – Spain: Salvador Dalí’s melting clocks symbolising time.
- Campbell’s Soup Cans – USA: Pop art by Andy Warhol featuring everyday items.
- Les Demoiselles d’Avignon – Spain: Picasso’s bold and abstract figures.
- The Night Watch – Netherlands: Rembrandt’s dramatic painting of city guards.
- The Kiss – Austria: Gustav Klimt’s decorative painting of a couple.
- Nighthawks – USA: Edward Hopper’s painting of a late-night diner.
- The Great Wave off Kanagawa – Japan: Hokusai’s famous woodblock print of a giant wave.
- Creation of Adam – Italy: Michelangelo’s ceiling fresco in the Sistine Chapel.
- Whistler’s Mother – USA: James Whistler’s portrait of his mother.
- Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow – Netherlands: Abstract art by Piet Mondrian.
Famous Buildings Around the World
- Taj Mahal – India: Marble symbol of love and Mughal design.
- Eiffel Tower – France: Iron tower and landmark of Paris.
- Sydney Opera House – Australia: Sail-like design for music and shows.
- Colosseum – Italy: Ancient Roman arena for gladiator games.
- Great Wall – China: Longest wall built for ancient defence.
- Sagrada Familia – Spain: Colourful cathedral designed by Gaudí.
- Petra – Jordan: City carved into red stone cliffs.
- Burj Khalifa – UAE: Tallest building in the world.
- Neuschwanstein Castle – Germany: Hilltop castle that inspired fairy tales.
- St. Basil’s Cathedral – Russia: Colourful domes in Moscow’s Red Square.
- Angkor Wat – Cambodia: Large temple complex with towers and carvings.
- Empire State Building – USA: Famous skyscraper in New York City.
- Parthenon – Greece: Ancient temple dedicated to Athena.
- Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) – UK: London clock tower next to Parliament.
- Hagia Sophia – Turkey: A mosque and museum with Byzantine design.
- Louvre Museum – France: Historic palace with a glass pyramid entrance.
- Mount Rushmore – USA: Four U.S. presidents carved into stone.
- Shwedagon Pagoda – Myanmar: Golden Buddhist stupa in Yangon.
- Chichen Itza – Mexico: Ancient Maya step pyramid and observatory.
- Fallingwater – USA: A house built over a waterfall by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
