1979 Pulitzer dies, and the painting is inherited by his partner, Elizabeth Meyer. Since 1982 Internationally acclaimed 'Quid' almanac of France acknowledges the existence of two versions of 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci; ...
What has made the Mona Lisa the most famous picture in the world? Why is it that, of all the 6,000 paintings in the Louvre, it is the only one...
But what lies behind the famous smile? Shrouded in mystery, the Mona Lisa has attracted more speculation and questioning than any other work of art ever created. This work provides an aide memoire of the world's most famous painting.
In “ Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Phelps Stokes , ” Sargent intended to portray only Mrs. Stokes in a van Dyck pose with a huge dog at her side . Unfortunately , no Doberman was available , so he sketchily substituted her husband , whose vague ...
Throughout Rick Jacobson’s lively text, Mona Lisa herself narrates the story of her trip back to the city of her creation. The playful art Rick has painted along with his wife, Laura Fernandez, heightens the fun.
Featuring both established and emerging artists from over fifty different countries, this book is destined to become an essential addition to any bookshelf, coffee table, or library.
William Gibson, author of the extraordinary multiaward-winning novel Neuromancer, has written his most brilliant and thrilling work to date . . .The Mona Lisa Overdrive.
Almost a century later, questions still linger: Who really pinched Mona Lisa, and why? Part love story, part mystery, Vanished Smile reopens the puzzling case that transformed a Renaissance portrait into the most enduring icon of all time.
The Last Mona Lisa is a suspenseful and seductive tale, perfect for fans of the Netflix documentaries This Is A Robbery and Made You Look and readers obsessed with the world of art heists and forgeries.
At the art museum, while her grandmother dozes, Katie steps into the painting of the Mona Lisa and together they have adventures with the characters from four other well-known Renaissance paintings. Includes information about the artists.
Presents the history of art from prehistoric times to the present day, describes major artists and movements, and details the influence of art on society through the ages.