Leonardo da Vinci and the Mona Lisa

Where is the Mona Lisa currently displayed?

• The Louvre

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The British Museum

• The National Gallery

What is the average amount of time visitors spend looking at the Mona Lisa?

• 15 seconds

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

• 30 minutes

What is the purpose of the scientific investigation of the Mona Lisa?

• To understand Leonardo's technique

• To determine the true appearance of Lisa

• To reveal hidden details in the painting

• All of the above

What does the ultraviolet image of the Mona Lisa reveal?

• Areas of modern restoration

• The original colors of the painting

• The presence of a veil

• The structure of the painting

What does the X-ray of the Mona Lisa reveal about Leonardo's technique?

• He used a clear outline for his figures

• He made continual adjustments during the painting process

• He used thick layers of paint

• He painted in a traditional manner

What was Leonardo's role in capping the dome of the Florence cathedral?

• He designed the golden sphere

• He secured the commission for Verrocchio

• He painted a mural on the dome

• He provided engineering expertise

What is unique about Leonardo's notebooks?

• They contain his scientific investigations

• They span his entire lifetime

• They are filled with sketches and ideas

• All of the above

What did Leonardo propose to the sultan of the Ottoman Empire?

• A bridge in Constantinople

• A painting of the sultan

• A new capital city

• A trade agreement

What is the purpose of the scientific investigation of Leonardo's bridge design?

• To determine if it could have been built

• To understand Leonardo's engineering skills

• To recreate the bridge using modern technology

• All of the above

What is the main theme of Leonardo's notebooks?

• Artistic techniques

• Scientific discoveries

• Engineering innovations

• All of the above