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Banksy v Da Vinci, by Daniel Silk on Sept 20, 2008 23:41:19 GMT 1, edinburghnews.scotsman.com/uk/Moss-beats-Mona-Lisa.4512310.jp
Moss beats Mona Lisa
Published Date: 20 September 2008
A BANKSY painting of Kate Moss is more recognisable than the Mona Lisa, says a new poll.
The survey asked members of the public to name the subjects in famous works of art.
The poll, for art sellers Buy Art Fair, found that while 63 per cent of people could identify an image of the supermodel by Banksy, just 6 per cent could name da Vinci's masterpiece.
edinburghnews.scotsman.com/uk/Moss-beats-Mona-Lisa.4512310.jpMoss beats Mona Lisa Published Date: 20 September 2008 A BANKSY painting of Kate Moss is more recognisable than the Mona Lisa, says a new poll. The survey asked members of the public to name the subjects in famous works of art. The poll, for art sellers Buy Art Fair, found that while 63 per cent of people could identify an image of the supermodel by Banksy, just 6 per cent could name da Vinci's masterpiece.
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by Daniel Silk on Sept 20, 2008 23:42:23 GMT 1, ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jzdMP1m_Md--9VhBg5hLVumAOuog
Banksy's Moss tops recognition poll
A Banksy painting of Kate Moss is more recognisable than the Mona Lisa, according to a new poll.
The poll asked members of the public to name the subjects in famous works of art.
The survey found that while 63% of respondents were able to identify an image of the supermodel by the artist Banksy, just 6% could name than the enigmatic subject of Leonardo's masterpiece.
Surprisingly, Michelangelo's David and Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait were also more recognisable to the public than the Mona Lisa, with 24% and 7% respectively.
The poll, by art sellers Buy Art Fair, also found that consumers were moving away from buying traditional fine art for their home, with 74% of those surveyed admitting they would prefer to invest in a more contemporary piece.
Just 12% of respondents were able to correctly name van Gogh as the artist who created the famous Sunflower image, but 64% of people asked were able to identify Tracey Emin as the artist who created the controversial Turner Prize-winning piece My Bed.
And despite the well-documented consumer downturn, only 8% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey said that the return on investment would be their motivating factor for buying a painting. A much larger 58% said they would purchase a painting for the image alone.
Vaughan Allen, co-organiser of the Buy Art Fair event said: "The results are not surprising. One of the biggest barriers to art is the way in which up until recently it has been presented and sold.
"More and more people are choosing to purchase contemporary pieces of art over the more traditional paintings but not for investment purposes.
"People are buying art from the heart, which is so important when choosing art for your home, as it will be displayed there for many years. It is therefore vital that the buyer enjoys the piece."
ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5jzdMP1m_Md--9VhBg5hLVumAOuogBanksy's Moss tops recognition poll A Banksy painting of Kate Moss is more recognisable than the Mona Lisa, according to a new poll. The poll asked members of the public to name the subjects in famous works of art. The survey found that while 63% of respondents were able to identify an image of the supermodel by the artist Banksy, just 6% could name than the enigmatic subject of Leonardo's masterpiece. Surprisingly, Michelangelo's David and Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portrait were also more recognisable to the public than the Mona Lisa, with 24% and 7% respectively. The poll, by art sellers Buy Art Fair, also found that consumers were moving away from buying traditional fine art for their home, with 74% of those surveyed admitting they would prefer to invest in a more contemporary piece. Just 12% of respondents were able to correctly name van Gogh as the artist who created the famous Sunflower image, but 64% of people asked were able to identify Tracey Emin as the artist who created the controversial Turner Prize-winning piece My Bed. And despite the well-documented consumer downturn, only 8% of the 1,000 people who took part in the survey said that the return on investment would be their motivating factor for buying a painting. A much larger 58% said they would purchase a painting for the image alone. Vaughan Allen, co-organiser of the Buy Art Fair event said: "The results are not surprising. One of the biggest barriers to art is the way in which up until recently it has been presented and sold. "More and more people are choosing to purchase contemporary pieces of art over the more traditional paintings but not for investment purposes. "People are buying art from the heart, which is so important when choosing art for your home, as it will be displayed there for many years. It is therefore vital that the buyer enjoys the piece."
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by Tiki on Sept 21, 2008 0:38:54 GMT 1, Who were they asking? Fucking morons who dosent know the Mona Lisa? That has actually angered me a bit!
Who were they asking? Fucking morons who dosent know the Mona Lisa? That has actually angered me a bit!
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by Gurn on Sept 21, 2008 1:04:50 GMT 1, Recognising Kate Moss over the Mona Lisa is a sad reflection on todays society..I'm guessing though that it maybe was due to Kate Moss being plastered over every tabloid and gossip mag in the UK.......I am also inclined to agree that many of the polled people were morons though ;D
Recognising Kate Moss over the Mona Lisa is a sad reflection on todays society..I'm guessing though that it maybe was due to Kate Moss being plastered over every tabloid and gossip mag in the UK.......I am also inclined to agree that many of the polled people were morons though ;D
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by snausages on Sept 21, 2008 1:26:33 GMT 1, Only 6% could recognize the Mona Lisa? Stupid f%^king Philistines!
Only 6% could recognize the Mona Lisa? Stupid f%^king Philistines!
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by skelly on Sept 21, 2008 4:34:03 GMT 1, I don't get what this is supposed to say or point out? I could probably make a screen print of Britney Spears and have the same effect
I don't get what this is supposed to say or point out? I could probably make a screen print of Britney Spears and have the same effect
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by daley on Sept 21, 2008 12:11:46 GMT 1, If you've ever joined the 50 other transfixed people huddled around the Mona Lisa painting in the Louvre then you would realise this poll ain't worth jack.
There have been crowds around this painting for 500 years. Work it out. 
If you've ever joined the 50 other transfixed people huddled around the Mona Lisa painting in the Louvre then you would realise this poll ain't worth jack. There have been crowds around this painting for 500 years. Work it out. |
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by angel41 on Sept 21, 2008 12:44:13 GMT 1, F*cking degenerates!
"I can't believe you morons actually come out with this shit".
Ask people in 500 years time, I know what the answer will be. At least I hope I do.
F*cking degenerates! "I can't believe you morons actually come out with this shit". Ask people in 500 years time, I know what the answer will be. At least I hope I do. |
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by angel41 on Sept 21, 2008 12:59:04 GMT 1, I think if you ask the same people "who is the best rock band of all time" they'd probably say McFly.
I think if you ask the same people "who is the best rock band of all time" they'd probably say McFly.
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Banksy v Da Vinci, by Tiki on Sept 21, 2008 13:04:03 GMT 1, I'd love to hear what they would say about madonna of the rocks. Probably 'Great first album'.
I'd love to hear what they would say about madonna of the rocks. Probably 'Great first album'.
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