Mona Lisa

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Step Inside the Real Mona Lisa’s Florence

by Laura Morelli | Thu, 04/14/2022 - 00:27

Nearly everyone on the globe recognizes the woman in Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, whether or not they have seen the iconic portrait in person in the Louvre.…

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Mona Lisa: Old Mysteries and New Research about the World’s Most Famous Portrait

by Laura Morelli | Mon, 10/25/2021 - 12:05

It’s been a half-millennium since Leonardo da Vinci set out to paint the now-famous portrait we call Mona Lisa. Scholars have penned millions of words over…

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When the Mona Lisa Graced the Uffizi

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 01/08/2015 - 01:00

A rare black and white photo of the Mona Lisa painting at the Uffizi is the highlight of an exhibition currently on view in the museum’s Sala del Camino. In…

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DNA Testing Could Reveal Mona Lisa's Identity

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 04/29/2014 - 03:43

Who provided the inspiration for the world’s most famous painting, Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa? There have been different theories, none confirmed. One says…

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Request to Bring Mona Lisa to Italy Is Denied

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 01/07/2014 - 04:24

An attempt to bring the Mona Lisa back to Italy, even if just temporarily, has failed. French Minister of Culture Aurelie Filippetti has denied the request put…

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Giant Mona Lisa Made from Dozens of Self-Portraits Installed in London

by Silvia Donati | Thu, 11/07/2013 - 07:00

A giant rendition of the Mona Lisa has been installed on Clapham Common in London after the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci was named the nation's…

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DNA Test To Find Identity Of Mona Lisa Model

by Carol King | Thu, 08/08/2013 - 06:52

The identity of the woman who sat for Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Mona Lisa' may be revealed soon thanks to DNA testing. The family tomb of Lisa Gherardini del…

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Film About Theft Of Mona Lisa To Hit Cinemas In 2014

by Carol King | Fri, 06/07/2013 - 09:30

Veteran Hollywood producer Larry A. Thompson announced that he is making a film about the most famous art heist of all time: the theft of the ‘Mona Lisa’ in…

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Leonardo’s Princess Has The Mona Lisa’s Smile

by Carol King | Tue, 03/26/2013 - 07:37

According to experts, the ‘Mona Lisa’ might be famous for her enigmatic expression, but hers is not the only enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci created.…

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Monna Lisa addio: La vera storia della Gioconda

by Carol King | Wed, 03/06/2013 - 10:25

The woman portrayed in the ‘Mona Lisa’ is not Lisa Gherardini according to an Italian historian.Going against the traditional view regarding the identity of…