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Art is subjective, but how to pronounce a creator's name is not. There are many monikers we've been saying wrong throughout the years, including <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/commonly-mispronounced-brand-names/molly-weinfurter">brand names</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-mispronounced-names/elle-tharp">famous figures</a>, and now artists - plenty of painters, sculptors, musicians, and authors have names most people don't know how to correctly pronounce.So, to save yourself from future embarrassment, it's time to learn the correct way to pronounce these names. Many of the incorrect pronunciations will surprise you, but now's the time to learn how to say them right!

Artist And Creator Names We've Been Mispronouncing - And How To Say Them

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17 Artist And Creator Names You're Probably Pronouncing Wrong

Molly Weinfurter

“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” - Andy Warhol 

The Art of Art

Attractions

Artifacts&nbsp;that adorn the halls and walls of museums in the Western world are not always acquired through reputable means. Some of the most famous museum exhibits and objects on display at places like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/artifacts-the-british-museum-should-return/dave-schilling" target="_blank">the British Museum in London</a>&nbsp;were taken from other countries.

From Africa to Iraq to India, leaders from these nations&nbsp;continue to speak&nbsp;out&nbsp;and request the return of their&nbsp;cultural heritage.

Famous Museum Exhibits The Original Countries Want Back

General

Megan Summers

Culture

One of the cool things about manga is that it exists on a continuum. Many of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-mangaka_s)/reference">famous mangaka</a> whose works we love were inspired by earlier works. Without Akira Toriyama, we probably wouldn't have One Piece or Naruto. Without One Piece and Naruto, we might not have My Hero Academia.&nbsp;For this list, we're bringing you the manga and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/anime-creators-reveal-their-favorite-characters/anna-lindwasser">anime creators</a> whose works had that kind of influence. Whether you want to know a little more about the history of your favorite series or just find it heartwarming to see creators give credit where credit is due, there's a lot that's worth learning about.

15 Popular Manga Creators Reveal Their Favorite Series

Anna Lindwasser

Lists for anyone trying to break into showbiz or hone their craft.

Acting School

You&rsquo;ve got less than a minute to impress a casting director or your acting coach. These short movie monologues may just do the trick. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-short-monologues-from-plays/william-neckard?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best short monologues</a> need to get right to the point and make an immediate but lasting impression.

There are certainly several <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dramatic-movie-monologues/william-neckard">dramatic monologues from movies</a> on this roundup. Alabama&rsquo;s &ldquo;You&rsquo;re so cool&rdquo; monologue at the end of True Romance may actually be the coolest soliloquy in the history of cinema.&nbsp;However, there are also a few famous comedic short monologues listed if you&rsquo;re looking to make them laugh. Perhaps no hilarious short speech gets more chuckles than Carl&rsquo;s (Billy Murray) &ldquo;Cinderella story&rdquo; sports play by play from Caddyshack.

Which do you think are the best short monologues from films? Let us know by voting thumbs up on your favorite short movie speeches on the list below.

The Best Short Movie Monologues

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The Best Short Monologues From Movies To Memorize

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The Medieval Period, AKA the Middle Ages, stretched from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century into the 15th Century, when the Renaissance brought the Age of Discovery.

Welcome to Medieval Times

History is everywhere, often buried in the very earth beneath our feet, but it&#39;s not everyday that dig in your backyard or by a busy highway and find a trove of medieval artifacts. It does happen, however. King Richard III died in 1485 during the Battle of Bosworth Field, but his body was only found in 2012 under a parking lot in Leicester, England. While one of the largest treasure troves of Anglo-Saxon artifacts was found by an amateur treasure hunter and his metal detector.

Whether it be on purpose or by accident, people have unearthed some incredibly <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cool-medieval-artifacts/melissa-sartore/" target="_blank">cool medieval artifacts</a>. Some, garnished in gold and untarnished after centuries, are incredible at first sight. Others like small trinkets and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/popular-items-from-the-middle-ages-vs-today/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">everyday items</a> need a little time to understand how profound the find is. All, however, should leave people thinking one thing: &quot;whoa!&quot;

18 Medieval Artifacts That Made Us Say ‘Whoa’

Brenden Donnelly

Are we all alone in the universe? Probs not.

Close Encounters

Artwork

Aliens and UFOs are two of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/phoenix-lights-ufo-sighting/patrick-thornton" target="_blank">the most debated</a> and pondered things in human history. Our universe contains two trillion <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2018/10/18/this-is-how-we-know-there-are-two-trillion-galaxies-in-the-universe/?sh=43ce74835a67" target="_blank">galaxies</a> aside from our own, making it impossible to prove if life exists&nbsp;on another planet in another galaxy.&nbsp;

Who&#39;s to say if aliens visited Earth centuries ago? Is it possible&nbsp;they left messages for us through art? There are endless possibilities, but for now, here&#39;s a list of classical paintings that may (or may not) have UFOs or aliens hidden inside.

Classical Paintings That Appear To Contain Depictions Of UFOs

Liv Pasquarelli

Anyone who has ever had an acting audition knows how important it is to find the perfect monologue. These <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/female-stage-monologues/william-neckard?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">monologues from plays</a> are all under two minutes and give a performer the opportunity to showcase their unique talents. Here are 15 of the best short stage monologues.

If you&rsquo;re hoping to display your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-shakespeare-tragedies-ranked/bustermcdermott" target="_blank">dramatic acting</a>, there are a couple of Shakespeare short monologues on this list that will do the trick. If you&rsquo;re seeking a more modern piece, then something like Imogen&rsquo;s monologue from Terry Johnson&rsquo;s play Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle And Dick may better suit your needs. If you&rsquo;re a youngster looking to land a stage role, there are a couple of short <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-movie-monologues/william-neckard?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">monologues for auditions</a> featured on this list for you as well.

Some of these are famous short monologues, while others are hidden theater gems. Which do you think are the best short monologues for an audition? Make your voice heard by voting thumbs up or thumbs down on the list below.

The Best Short Stage Monologues

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The Best Short Monologues From Plays To Memorize

Lists of fascinating facts and surprising trivia about the rich lives of some of history's most creative people.

The Life of an Artist

Entertainment

Biopics about artists have been around since the early days of cinema. Some of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-art-movies/all-genre-movies-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">movies about artists</a> feature craftsman from all time periods and styles like, Frida Kahlo (Frida), Vincent van Gogh (Eternity&rsquo;s Gate), Jackson Pollack (Pollack), and Margaret Keene (Big Eyes.) There have already been several critically acclaimed artist biographies made over the years. What other artists deserve their story told on the big screen? &nbsp;

It&rsquo;s not always easy for the medium of film to translate the plight and life of an artist.The best biography movies about artists allow the spectator to see the method behind the madness. A film like Pollack was able to delve into the abstract expressionist&rsquo;s creative process. While a film like Big Eyes was able to tell Margaret Keene&rsquo;s saga of her husband initially taking all the credit for her work.

But there are other artist stories to tell. From the painters who have created tremendous controversy to sculptors who have influenced and inspired other artists for centuries. Which artists do you think should have their story told as a biopic?

Would You Watch A Bob Ross Biopic?

Artists Who Should Have Biopics, Ranked

Artists Who Should Have Their Own Biopics, Ranked by Fans

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Supernatural & Paranormal

Where do artists get their inspiration? Their dreams, a muse, or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/classical-paintings-extraterrestrials/olivia-pasquarelli">something much darker</a>? The following paintings are all said to be haunted - one painter even claimed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://paranormalhauntings.blog/2019/06/16/women-of-the-rain-paintingthe-haunting-tale/">something otherworldly</a> helped her make her art. Some insist a portrait's eyes follow them across the room; others say they get an uneasy feeling whenever they look at a particular painting.These stories of alleged hauntings are pretty spooky, even if you don't believe in the supernatural.

Famous Haunted Paintings That Creeped Us Out

Diana Price

Cats

What is it about cats and the Middle Ages?&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cat-fairs-in-the-middle-ages/genevieve-carlton">Practical yet feared creatures,</a> cats were great for catching mice, but people also believed they carried evil around with them. And even catching mice could be seen as a cursed activity, a sure sign medieval cats really couldn't catch a break. Public opinions about cats could get so terrible that felines were even persecuted at times during the Middle Ages - an activity sanctioned by the Papacy itself.The complex relationship medieval people had with cats influenced how people represented them in works of art. Medieval cat paintings, cats showing up in engravings, and cats depicted in illuminated manuscripts provide insight into how felines were <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cats-in-history/julie-ershadi">viewed in history</a>.&nbsp;To celebrate this strange relationship of the time, we rounded up the best medieval cat images around. Entertaining, a bit befuddling, and pretty darn interesting, they all feature fantastic felines from the Middle Ages through the mid-16th century.&nbsp;

25+ Of The Best Medieval Cat Paintings We Could Dig Up

Melissa Sartore

While Picasso and Van Gogh are pretty much household names, many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-painters/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous female painters</a> have not achieved the same level of worldwide&nbsp;fame. Due to historical suppression and gender bias in the art world, sadly a lot of women painters go unrecognized during their lifetime and beyond. However - with the recent presence&nbsp;of artists like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/frida-kahlo-swag/kellie-kreiss" target="_blank">Frida Kahlo</a>&nbsp;in pop culture - there is a newfound interest in all those women who made a big impact on the art world. Who are the best female painters of all time? Help decide below!&nbsp;There are plenty of famous female painters of the 21st century that are still churning out new work. Japanese artist Yayoi&nbsp;Kusama, for example, is a jack of all trades visual artist who works not only in painting but in installation, sculpture, and fashion. There are also historic female painters, like Mary Beale and Clara Peeters, whose work is now being recognized more than ever. From contemporary painters to historic artists, you'll find some great women artists below. Vote the best female painters to the top of the list!&nbsp;

The Best Female Painters of All Time

The Best Female Painters of All Time, Ranked by Art Lovers

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Victoria and Albert Museum

By its own accounting,&nbsp;the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum contains more than <a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/about-us" target="_blank">2.7 million objects</a> that span 5,000 years of human history. It&#39;s a staggering collection of artifacts, art, curios, textiles, photographs, books, ceramics, jewelry, and even bits and pieces from stage plays of centuries past.

The V&amp;A Museum ranks highly among the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-museums-in-the-world" target="_blank">best museums in the world</a>, and it&#39;s no secret why. There&#39;s more stuff&nbsp;than you could possibly shake a stick at, and the V&amp;A archives encompass the vast breadth of human endeavors - from the most essential to the charmingly frivolous.

If you&#39;ve never been, you&#39;re in for a treat. Photographs of the V&amp;A collections are readily available online, and can make for hours of fascinating viewing when you&#39;re stuck at home.&nbsp;

The Most Fascinating Artifacts Housed At Queen Victoria’s Museum

Pierce Nahigyan

Day or night, rain or shine, YouTube is always there for you. "Like" and Subscribe to these top YouTubers and channels to let them know you appreciate their loyal company.

Now Playing on YouTube

If you want to get in touch with your artistic side without handing over money for classes, these painting YouTubers&nbsp;are a great way to start. These channels are run by artistic&nbsp;creators who upload tutorials and tips at no cost. Why would anyone put time and energy into free classes? While some painting YouTube channels are monetized, many of the creators below simply want to democratize the art world by making content available to anyone!&nbsp;Painting YouTube channels vary greatly, so you should have no trouble finding a YouTuber willing to teach you what you want to learn. Interested in a particular type of paint? Painting videos have tutorials on acrylics, watercolors, oil paint, and more styles. If you're looking to paint something specific - like landscapes or people - you can find plenty of videos focusing on a particular subject.&nbsp;Who are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-paintings-all-time/ranker-art?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best painting</a> YouTubers? Vote your favorites to the top of the list and feel free to add anyone you think is missing.&nbsp;

The Best Painting Channels On YouTube

The Best Painters on YouTube & Painting Channels, Ranked

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Lists about the light, graceful dance form ballet and the people around the world who dance it.

En Pointe

Back before movies and television, some of the most popular forms of entertainment were live plays at the theatre, operas, symphony concerts, and ballet. While most of these forms of entertainment have faded away to a degree, ballet is still a very popular art form that is extremely powerful and inspirational. What are the best ballets of all time? There&#39;s more to this art form than just The Nutcracker.

Some of the most famous ballets of all time have remained classic greats for decades, and are still widely celebrated today. However, some modern ballets appear on this list as well.

This list features the best ballets in history, ranked as the best by the community and including, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Romeo &amp; Juliet, The Sleeping Beauty, La Bayadere, Le Corsaire, Cinderella, and A Midsummer Night&rsquo;s Dream. Vote up the best ballet below or add one you love that isn&#39;t already on the list.

The All-Time Best Ballets

Best Ballets of All Time | List of the Greatest Ballets Ever

Buster McDermott

Victorious (Nickelodeon)

If you just finished Victorious and feel like it&rsquo;s left a gaping hole in your life, there&rsquo;s no need to despair. We&rsquo;ve compiled this list of movies and&nbsp;TV shows similar to Victorious that are sure to conjure up the same feelings of teen hilarity that you had while watching your favorite episodes of Victorious.

With lots of options, including Sam &amp; Cat, a show that gave life to Victorious thanks to its stars Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande, and even movies like The DUFF, a film that follows a high school senior trying to improve her reputation,&nbsp;deciding <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Victorious will really just depend on your mood.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This list of shows Victorious is sorted by fans who&rsquo;ve chimed in and voted for their fave movies and TV series that they think other Victorious fans will also love, and the titles included are ordered by their votes.&nbsp;So what are your favorite movies and TV series like Victorious? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With more than 40 million people visiting Ranker every month, we are able to offer you data-driven recommendations based on voting across thousands of film &amp; TV polls.&nbsp;

What To Watch If You Love 'Victorious'

25+ Teen Comedy Shows Like Nickelodeon's 'Victorious'

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Ink Master

Looking for more shows like Ink Master? We&rsquo;ve compiled this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of movies</a> and TV shows similar to Ink Master, the reality competition show featuring talented tattoo artists showing off their artistic skills.

With lots of options, including LA Ink, a show with some of California&#39;s top tattoo artists, and even movies like LA Originals, a documentary about West Coast tattoo artists, deciding <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-succession/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Ink Master will really just depend on your mood.

Vote up the best movies and shows like Ink Master, so other fans know what to watch next. Thanks to streaming services, like Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and Prime Video, you can start streaming these movies and shows right now.

With more than 40 million people visiting Ranker every month, we are able to offer you data-driven recommendations based on voting across thousands of film &amp; TV polls.

What To Watch If You Love 'Ink Master'

25+ Best Reality Competition Shows Like 'Ink Master'

Art and Architecture lists at Ranker provide the best of famous artworks, paintings, and designs by well-known artists and designers voted on by 1000s of people.

Art & Architecture lists on Ranker

Best Rankings of Famous Artworks, Paintings and Designs by Well-Known Artists and Designers

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Maria Callas

Montserrat Caballé

Sistine Chapel ceiling

The School of Athens

Pietà

Lists that rank the greatest works, composers, and musicians by instrument. 

Classical Music & Opera

Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

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While opera isn't the most popular for of modern entertainment, it is still a significant cultural staple in many countries, and can be an incredibly moving experience. An opera singer is skilled in the art of singing, acting, and most importantly, projecting their voice in a powerful way to a live audience, filling the entire theatre with music. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-opera-singers/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Female opera singers</a> can hit the high notes with ease.Who are the best female opera singers of all time?&nbsp;The talented women featured on this list have made a significant impact in the world of opera, and are incredibly talented. Female opera singers are usually sopranos or altos. If you’re interested in opera and want to see these female singers in action, but can't afford to attend, there are many operas available on DVD as well.The greatest female opera singers on this list include Maria Callas, Renee Fleming, and Anna Gottlieb. Vote up the best of the best below or add the top female opera singers you think are the best if they aren't already on the list.

Leontyne Price

The Greatest Female Opera Singers of All Time

Click on any list item to see replica pricing and more information!&nbsp;This is a CrowdRanked List of the most fantastic pieces of art ever made. While art is most definitely subjective, these are pieces that few can argue about and have withstood the test of time and changing cultural tastes. Make your own list and rank the artwork you think is the best, or just make a list to add an item you think is missing.