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Some of the songs in this list have gone on to become legendary. However, this does not mar the fact that they are overrated.

1. Light my Fire- The Doors

This popular song is boring and the chorus is dull and an insult to anybody who listens to it. While it is definitely vocally dull, something that comes as a shock when someone like Jim Morrison is singing, it is also lyrically dry. This ordinary song is definitely overrated.

2. Radiohead – Creep

Even though Radiohead is a splendid band and have undoubtedly released songs that are incredible, “Creep” isn’t one of them. It came out during the 1990s when the American culture was going through an awkward phase. The lyrics represent the situation at hand and therefore, ruin the song. However, it became very popular and thus, overrated.

3. Every KISS song

KISS did very well as a band but all their songs are extremely overrated. If you listen to all their songs at a stretch, you can practically feel your brain turn to mush. Their lyrics are senseless and their music is boring- what more can one ask for?

4. Sexyback- Justin Timberlake

While almost all his songs are literally mind-numbing because of his high-pitched voice, this one really takes the cake. The beat is catchy which is why the song did well but the listeners clearly learnt very long back that they must tune out his lyrics. A single verse is repeated again and again and then the song ends. The reason it did well is quite a mystery.

5. Unforgiven by Metallica

While this is definitely not as bad as the above mentioned songs, it is definitely overrated. The lyrics are okay, the beat is okay and the vocals are pretty average too. Other songs by Metallica such as “Master of Puppets” and “One” are definitely much better than “Unforgiven”.

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Discussed herein are the world’s most famous paintings ever to be seen. Famous paintings have been utilized the word over as a means of developing culture as well as history. Millions of people from different races globally have been captivated by paintings done by some of the famous painters to ever walk the face of this earth such as Picasso, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Vermeer. Some of these paintings were done hundreds of years ago, but, still continue to mesmerize the people living in the present century.

In case you are in search for paintings that were famously done then look no further, listed here are the top ten most famous paintings that have been reproduced over and over again from time immemorial.

1. Mona Lisa – Painted By Leonardo Da Vinci

There is no doubt that Mona Lisa done by Leonardo Da Vinci has been and is still the most famous painting in the world. The paining is a property of the French government and has been hanged in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The painting showcases a woman who is staring out towards the viewer with what has been described by critics as “the most enigmatic smile.” There has been no other painting in the history of the world that has captivated the imagination of the world like Mona Lisa. If it were to be sold in the market, it would be the most priced painting in the world or perhaps the most expensive piece of art to be done in the human history. However, a replica of this painting is available all over the world. The real one as stated earlier is owned by the French government.

2. Starry Night – Painted by Vincent Van Gogh

The second most famous painting to be done is the Starry Night which was painted by Vincent Van Gogh. This particular painting that has been done by Van Gogh has been described by lovers of art as a classic. It brings into play a rush of emotions from the tranquility of the church battlement to the wild throw away of the painting utilized for the late night sky.

3. The Kiss – Painted by Gustav Klimt

The Kiss which was done by Gustav Klimt is the third most famous painting in the world. The paining was done way back in 1907. The image portrayed by the painter which is of a couple who are bounded by a gold linen and jewelry sharing an intimate moment has been left to the critic to think of what led to and after it. To most, it is simply a case of a perfect kiss.

4. Luncheon of the Boating Party – Painted by Pierre Auguste Renoir

The painting was mainly done by Pierre Auguste to depict a couple of his friends. At the moment when the painting was being done, they were sited on a balcony situated somewhere along the Seine River. The painting is set in France. The Luncheon simply shows the lifestyle of the middle class towards the close of the 19th century. A close look at the painting and you will notice that for sure life is to be enjoyed to the fullest. The painting is beautiful and will is sure to bring life to any room.

5. Girl with a Pearl Earring – Painted by Jan Vermeer

In as much as the painting seems to be plain, but, the Girl with a Pearl Earring is the fifth most famous painting in the world. A majority of critics tend to believe that the painting was done for a girl most likely before she got married. The painting has been done majestically as it lacks a background and puts more focus on the girl rather than other aspects of the painting. Her tears most likely show her joy to being married and the pearl earrings a gift from her groom.

Folk music is characteristic of each country and normally consists of music which has been brought down through the ages and is connected to the culture and traditions of each country. For the purposes of this list we shall take into consideration artists who are specialists in all types of American Folk Music. You will be surprised as to how many of them achieved a great deal of fame in the popularity charts of music of all types

1. Woody Guthrie:

“This Land is My Land” is considered to be his hallmark song. He wrote for the masses, with simple words and thoughts which seemed to encompass all that the common man was thinking and feeling. He travelled all over the country with migrant workers and encapsulated their experiences and the country’s traditional ballads and lyrics within his songs. He was undoubtedly the most influential folk musician of all times.

2. Bob Dylan:

For over fifty Bob Dylan has been the patriarch of the folk music industry. Songs such as “The times they are a-changing” and “Blowing in the Wind “are all part of his repertoire and even in 2009 he produced a brand new fabulous album “Together through life “. He has performed many types of American folk music including blues, gospel and rock and roll. In 2008, the Pulitzer Prize awarded him a special citation for his “profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.”

3. Pete Seeger:

“Where all the flowers have gone” and “If I had a hammer” are songs which every folk music aficionado will be familiar with. Pete Seeger, who wrote these songs, has been responsible for the revival of interest in folk music. He has also been a major activist in various fields such as disarmament, environmental issues and civil rights. Many of his songs reflect this activism and have become staples with folk singers worldwide.

4. Joan Baez:

An unusual voice and vocal style which is unique to her, Joan Baez has been very influential in the field of folk music for many years. She has released over 30 albums and even though her music covers all genres of music such as rock and roll and blues, her forte lies in her ability to interpret songs of various songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie and Paul Simon among others.

Baez has performed publicly for over 50 years and has released over 30 albums. Fluent in Spanish as well as in English, she has also recorded songs in at least six other languages. She is regarded as a folk singer, although her music has diversified since she first came into fame, encompassing everything from folk rock and pop to country and gospel music.

5. Peter, Paul & Mary:

America’s most popular folk music group, Peter Paul & Mary began singing together in 1961, broke up to pursue individual careers in 1970 and rejoined in 1978. They have sung songs by all the top folk music lyricists and managed to have most of them on top of the box office lists. Their simple vocal styles and their harmony together have been responsible for their immense success.

The word ‘vintage’ itself sounds classic and gives a feel that is old yet cherished, outdated yet revivable and classic yet most upbeat. The recent years have seen a remarkable revival of the past cultures, fashions and designs. Vintage stuff is gradually over the decades, becoming mainstream, with a good omen around that our old lost ‘throwaway’ culture is finding a new place in living rooms and closets. There are numerous – revival of vintage collection festivals held across the globe, where the young generation meets the oldies with a renewed respect for all forms of vintage cars, bikes, art forms, designs and many more items. Amidst the modern outpouring designs and architectures, vintage art forms and designs still occupy the respectful place in most peoples’ lifestyles. People, who are fond of vintage stuff, do not live by a vintage car or a piece of furniture, they make it their lifestyles; thus acknowledging that there certainly was some taste in the designs of the past. To support this class of people, we take an opportunity to list the top ten vintage museums showcasing a wide array of all that is old and revisiting them with a kindling spirit.

1. Vintage Automobiles Museums

Vintage Automobiles Museums are hot favorites for all the vintage freaks, with the most popular and extravagant being in Las Vegas Nevada displaying over 250 world class automobiles. The museum features the best possible classic ever produced with the historic Mercedes Benz; Jaguar or an assortment of Vintage Rolls Royce or the Bentley. Seeking the finest automotives for display this museum is worth a visit. Among others vintage automobile museums, southward museum of wellington and the one in Somerset are worth a mention, displaying truly spectacular automobiles of the world ever produced.

2. Vintage Motorbike Museums

Vintage Motorbike Museums is yet another chart topper with the Solvang Motorcycle Museum located in Solvang, California being the timeless classic. This museum showcases a broad collection of racing motorcycles namely the AJS, BMW, Ducati, MV, Norton, and Vincent. This museum has something for everyone the range starts from as old as a 1910 FN to the latest collection.

3. Vintage Art Museums

Vintage Art Museums of France namely Musee Du Louvre located on banks of the Parisian Seine, displaying a wealth of art and art forms that is completely astounding. This museum is well known for its paintings and collection of drawings. Another one in Italy is the Vatican Museum in Rome. Among other deserving names are Metropolitan Art Museum of New York and the Paul Getty Center in California.

4. Vintage Flying Museums

Vintage Flying Museums has just one name to reckon with and that is located in Texas. This museum has taken the initiative to preserve America’s flying heritage by all means. There are several aircrafts on display which are truly rare and historic. There are various aircrafts that can fly and some that cannot fly, with Cowtown Warbird Round-Up and B-17 “Chuckie” being the most popular ones.

5. Vintage Weapons Museums

Vintage Weapons Museums in Athens Greece, is a museum worth a visit as it displays a scintillating collection of war items like weapons, paintings and other interesting things. It has the world’s largest collection of weapons that belong to the 19th and early 20th century. There are a large number of weapons used in the Greek war of independence like the muskets, flintlock etc.

When the term ‘body art’ is mentioned, people instantly think of piercings and tattoos. However, the following art pieces will prove to you that there are other ways of exploiting the human body in the name of art.

1. Gemini

This piece of body art has been named Gemini. The woman chosen for the job was painted in such a way that her arms and breasts were sky blue while two babies were painted onto her legs. She sat with her knees pulled to her knees in such aw ay that it looked like she was holding the babies.

2. Walking Money

A beautiful woman was chosen to present this piece of art. The area that was painted extended beyond her collar bone till her thighs. The color used was that of money which made her seem like a walking talking one dollar bill!

3. The Man with Two Faces

One half of a man’s face was painted in such a way that it seemed as though he had two faces. His right eye was the left eye of the ‘other face’ and the ‘other nose’ was in line with his own.

4. Woman Holding a Baby

A woman was painted blue and green and her right breast was painted a skin color. A baby was drawn on top of it and her hand was placed in such a way that it seemed that she was holding it.

5. The Giraffe

A giraffe was painted onto a man’s hand and he was told to fold his fingers in. The index and pinky fingers were painted white and were meant to be the ears while the nose was painted onto the wrist.

1. Picasso, “Nu au plateau de sculpteur” (Nude, green leaves and bust):

Price:106.4 million dollars – sold May 2010

‘Nu au plateau de sculpteur’ feature’s Picasso’s mistress Marie-Thérèse Walter. It is more than 5 feet tall. The canvas is a vibrant blue and lilac.

2. Alberto Giacometti, “Walking Man I”, sculpture:

Price:104.3 million dollars – sold February 2010

‘The walking Man’, Alberto Giacometti’s six foot tall structure of a walking man, is made in mottled bronze. Its bidding lasted only 8 minutes and it was sold to a buyer whose identity is not known. It had four artist proofs on it.

3. Picasso, “Garcon a la Pipe” (Boy with a Pipe):

Price: 104.2 million dollars – sold May 2004

‘Garcon a la Pipe’ was painted in 1905 by Pablo Picasso (Boy with a Pipe). It was sold at auction in Sotheby’s in New York in May 2004. The painting is regarded by art critics as one of Picasso’s more average pieces. This work stunned the art world by reaching a sale price of just over $104 million.

4. Picasso, “Dora Maar au chat” (Dora Maar with cat):

Price: 95.2 million dollars – sold 2006

This world famous painting, ‘Dora Maar au chat’ – another by Pablo Picasso – was bought in a Sotheby’s auction in May 2006 by an anonymous Russian bidder for just over $95 million. Its pre-auction estimate of was of $50 million. This was exceeded during the auction to almost double the expected value. The cubist painting depicts the artist’s Croatian mistress Dora Maar sat on a chair with a cat perched on her shoulder.

5. Gustav Klimt, “Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I”:

Price: 87.9 million dollars – sold 2006

A 1912 painting by Gustav Klimt, ‘Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I’ depicts the wife of wealthy industrialist Ferdinand Bloch-Baur. This lady was an avid supporter of the arts and sponsor of Klimt. The painting was sold at Christie’s in November 2006 for almost $88 million. The subject of the painting Adele Bloch-Bau, by Gustav Klimt is the only model to be painted twice by the Austrian painter.

1. Tribal

As the world progresses with modernisation and technology the number of enthusiasts for tribal designs has increased.  Maori Tattooing is a popular type of tribal art based on curvilinear and straight line geometric patterns. These Polynesian designs have an ethnic charm of their own.

2. Star Tattoos

Especially in demand by Celebrities and wannabes, star tattoos say ‘I’m a star’. A particular star will have a particular meaning. The number of points, have a meaning of their own. Stars and darkness are a symbol of truth. They symbolise guidance, luck, and of course fame. Celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Rihanna sport star tattoos. They often represent fighting against darkness. Stars can have anywhere from five to nine points.

3. Crosses

Popular among those who want to express their faith and belief in Christanity, they are extremely popular as body tattoos. They are often tattooed in the memory of a lost or departed loved one. The symbol represents Father and Mother Nature with the four arms representing the four elements of nature. Also popular among the Goths, symbols like the Celtic Cross and iron cross are extremely popular.

4. Angel Tattoos / Wing Tattoos

Angel Tattoos represent God’s presence and deliver the word of God to mankind. It is a symbol of devotion and spirituality. The tattoos are considered higher beings, they are used as the centre in a tattoo that is intended as a memorial for something.

Wing Tattoos represent birds and are associated with freedom, speed and aspiration. Spiritual symbols associated with elements such as earth, sky, wind and fire. They allow people to attain a previously unattainable state. They are associated with magic and alchemy.

5. Butterfly

An overwhelming choice by female tattoo enthusiasts, popularised by Mariah Carey, It represents beauty, metamorphosis, freedom, happiness and fragility. Among ancient beliefs, the Butterfly represents the qualities of the lower human soul because of their short life and moving from flower to flower seeking nectar. They are also considered somewhat unstable. The Greeks represented the butterfly as a symbol of the human soul and psyche.

Thefts of priceless items are not new and one is always caught off guard when art is stolen. How do they manage to get past the security cameras? Here is a list of the top 10 costliest art thefts.

1. The Duke of Wellington

Charles Wrightsman bought this painting by Goya and paid about 392,000 dollars. He wanted to take it with him to the United States. The Government managed this and it was stolen almost immediately after being hung in the gallery. The thief owned up in 1965 and said that he planned to use the money for a good cause.

2. The Flagellation of Christ

Since beautiful art is created in Italy, it is only normal that the art thefts will take place there as well. When Piero della Francesco’s painting, The Flagellation of Christ was stolen from Ducal Palace, it was said to be the biggest art crime in almost a hundred years. Those who stole the art wanted to sell it in the international market.

3. Various Paintings

Nine paintings were stolen in 1985 from a museum in Paris. It includes those created by Renoir, Corot and Monet. A known gangster was said to be behind this crime. The paintings he stole were recovered in Corsica about 7 years later.

4. Pacal’s Burial Mask

The guards of a particular museum in Mexico realized in 1985 that priceless pieces were missing from the Miztec, Maya, Zapotec and Aztec sculptures. These objects were extremely expensive and were not too big in terms of size which is what made it fairly simple to remove them from the glass sheeting without getting caught.

5. Rayfish with Basket of Onions

Those who broke into this particular museum had obviously been planning for years. They entered trough the skylight and walked across several canvases. They stole about ten drawings and 18 paintings some of which were worth 4 million dollars. Rayfish with Basket of Onions was among the most priceless of the lot and only 14 were recovered. The thieves must have made about 10 million dollars at the time which made it the largest art crime in New York City.

These album covers meant to look artsy and different and needless to say, they managed so well that they end up sparking controversy through the country.

1. The Origin of the Feces

This album was released by Type O Negative in 1992 and the cover photo was said to be ‘cheeky’. It featured a derriere that was held by two hands and the image was in gray. It was said that it belonged to Peter Steele, the lead vocalist.

2. Far Beyond Driven

This album by Pantera was released in 1994. It showed a drill that was sticking out of a human’s anus. It was then replaced with the image of a skeleton and the same drill, it seemed, was coming out of his forehead instead.

3. Amorica

This album was released in 1994 by The Black Crowes. It showed a woman wearing an underwear which had the American flag printed on it. A few strands of hair were poking out which is why it was banned.

4. Appetite for Destruction

This Guns n Roses album was released in 1987. The name was taken from a painting by Robert Williams. The cover showed a very graphic rape scene which is why retailers across the country refused to stock the album. The cover was then replaced by a common image of skulls.

5. Holy Wood in the Shadow of the Valley of Death

The cover of this album by Marilyn Manson released in 2000 shows the singer against a black background. His arms are stretched upwards and it looks as though he is being crucified. The disturbing part is that his jaw is missing and when he was asked about that, he replied saying that it was symbol of censorship. The image is very violent and was later removed completely from the album cover.

Pink Floyd is said to be among the most successful bands in history. They gained popularity for their spacey/psychedelic rock music coupled with philosophical lyrics initially and have sold 200 million albums worldwide. The following the top 10 songs of the band.

1. Comfortably Numb

This is perhaps amongst the most popular tracks of Pink Floyd. It came out on in 1979 on their double album ‘The Wall’. The song is especially known for its guitar solos. This was the last song which was performed by Waters, Gilmour, Wright and Mason together.

2. Us and Them

This song belongs to the album, “Dark Side of the Moon”. The keyboard played by Richard Wright and the lyrics formulated by Roger Waters together made this song a hit.

3. Interstellar Overdrive
This song is part of the album titled “Piper at the Gates of Dawn” which was the band’s first album. It has enthralling opening bass riff is one of the most famous tunes in classic rock. The song received widespread critical acclaim when it was first released.

4. Atom Heart Mother

This song belongs to the album of the same name and is said to be the second-longest compilation ever recorded by the band. It is almost 24 minutes long. The entire album is eclectic in nature and the lyrics are truly remarkable.

5. Coming back to life

‘Coming back to life’ was written by David Gilmour and his efforts are definitely notable in the beautifully composed guitar solos that seem to bring a strange sort of calmness to one’s mind.