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Question: What are the most controversial paintings and sculptures from history !?
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I'd guess that the most controversial paintings from history would be The Mona Lisa and Da Vinci's The Last Supper!.

As for the most controversial sculptures perhaps the statue of David was in its time and the statue of Abraham Lincoln by George Grey Barnards!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Every generation produces it's own controversy,from Manet's Olympia to Damien Hurst!.What seemed outrageous with the Impressionists and Fauves is now considered High Art!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Andres Serrano's "Piss Christ" is pretty controversial!. A crucifix submerged in a jar of the artist's urine!.

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The Ecstasy of St!. Teresa sculpture!.
Nuns having orgasms tend to ruffle feathers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Anything by Damian Hirst or Tracey EminWww@QuestionHome@Com