There has been no image that gathered more attention in the history of publishing world as this one from National Geographic Magazine, The Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry.
The iconic picture of Sharbat Gula that described the state of her nation. Her piercing eyes, the dirt on the face and the rugged raw beauty of her features was much like a description of any Afghan landscape. The angry expression mirrored the anguish of her beleaguered country. This photograph is considered by many as modern day Mona Lisa. A picture, they say is worth more than a thousand words. There are some iconic faces that have defined their nations, cultures or a period of time in the history of the land they belong. Here is a look at some of those starting with the world's most recognizable face, Mona Lisa.
There are many theories and conspiracies surrounding this Leonardo da Vinci's work of art. Some say, it was the feminine version of da Vinci's self-portrait. Yet others think this was the portrait of a Florentine merchant's wife and so on and so forth. At any given moment, there would be countless number of people arguing, analyzing and theorizing about Mona Lisa in this world. An unkown face that became the best representation of Europe's Renaissance Art.
I dare not refuse this offer! The movie or the man in the poster need absolutely no introduction. Marlon Brando, the bull dog of gangster movies. This picture depicts an image of an Italian-American gangster with a Sicilian lineage to perfection. Everything from the deep lines on the forehead to the deliberate non-stare, the extra droopy cheeks and the tuxedo with a red rose spell GODFATHER. Many of these symbolisms are copied into characterizations of gangsters in the movies to this date.
Mahatma. The Father of our Nation. All over the world, his image represents the Doctrine of Truth. He set the example of a simplistic life led with exalted morals. This photograph shows the grit behind the unassumingly humble persona that resonates in the heart of every Indian. Though this generation finds it hard to identify with our independence struggle, Gandhigiri or the ideology of non-violence holds its relevance even in the present times.
These were the some of the images that instantly came to my mind while starting to write this post. But, this is just beginning of a long list. There are images of personalities like Hitler, Marilyn Monroe, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Nehru, Hitchcock, Raj Kapoor, James Dean, John Lennon, Evita and many others I plead guilty of sacrificing for the sake of brevity.
The iconic picture of Sharbat Gula that described the state of her nation. Her piercing eyes, the dirt on the face and the rugged raw beauty of her features was much like a description of any Afghan landscape. The angry expression mirrored the anguish of her beleaguered country. This photograph is considered by many as modern day Mona Lisa. A picture, they say is worth more than a thousand words. There are some iconic faces that have defined their nations, cultures or a period of time in the history of the land they belong. Here is a look at some of those starting with the world's most recognizable face, Mona Lisa.
There are many theories and conspiracies surrounding this Leonardo da Vinci's work of art. Some say, it was the feminine version of da Vinci's self-portrait. Yet others think this was the portrait of a Florentine merchant's wife and so on and so forth. At any given moment, there would be countless number of people arguing, analyzing and theorizing about Mona Lisa in this world. An unkown face that became the best representation of Europe's Renaissance Art.
Princess Diana, the first face of British Royalty that resisted the burden of royalty. Though she was tireless in her humanitarian efforts and was very popular among the Britons, she had forever yearned for a simpler life. The controversies surrounding her life and death have exposed the dark side of British paparazzi. This portrait was published on People magazine after her death and became one of the best known images of all times.
Mahatma. The Father of our Nation. All over the world, his image represents the Doctrine of Truth. He set the example of a simplistic life led with exalted morals. This photograph shows the grit behind the unassumingly humble persona that resonates in the heart of every Indian. Though this generation finds it hard to identify with our independence struggle, Gandhigiri or the ideology of non-violence holds its relevance even in the present times.
These were the some of the images that instantly came to my mind while starting to write this post. But, this is just beginning of a long list. There are images of personalities like Hitler, Marilyn Monroe, Steve Jobs, Einstein, Nehru, Hitchcock, Raj Kapoor, James Dean, John Lennon, Evita and many others I plead guilty of sacrificing for the sake of brevity.
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