I found the portion of the text discussing Leonardo da Vinci especially interesting because I have seen the Mona Lisa in person. My mother used to work for American Airlines, so I was fortunate enough to travel a lot as a child. When I saw the Mona Lisa, I didn't really understand the significance of the painting, but after learning about the feminine & masculine sides of the portrait I have come to realize how unique this work of art truly is. There are many facets of the portrait that are left unexplained, but one theory is that the Mona Lisa is actually a self portrait of Leonardo, therefore explaining the androgynous nature. Another is that the portrait was made for a bankers wife, Mona translating to mean "My Lady" and Lisa being the name of the wife. Whatever the case may be, it is clear that this unique work of art provokes thought & leaves an open ending to different interpretations. Hopefully, I will be able to visit the Louvre again to take a second look at this mysterious painting.
I never really understood the significance of the painting either until reading the text. I love how it leaves so many possible interpretations and provokes people to think and wonder.
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I had a friend who's father worked for the airlines as a pilot and he got to fly everywhere too.. what a great chance to see the world! Like you, I look forward to the day when I can return to see these works of art that we are studying in person again.. Now that I am learning about them, they are far more interesting to me and I wish I could just go and visit them now!
Kimberlie
I find the interpretation of the painting very interesting too. I did not know that the painting had the masculine and feminine sides and that it was a portrait of Da Vinci himself until I read the text about the painting. I would love to go look at the original painting, I think that would be so awesome.
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