Mona Lisa: Art and Technology Insights

The video explores a detailed investigation of the Mona Lisa, focusing on its physical condition and historical context. The painting undergoes extensive testing, including infrared reflectography, revealing hidden details that spark debate about whether Mona Lisa was depicted as pregnant. The analysis also delves into Renaissance beauty ideals, particularly regarding the portrayal of hands. The findings offer new insights into Leonardo's techniques and the painting's historical significance.

What is the primary reason for the Mona Lisa's health check?

• To assess the painting's color accuracy

• To evaluate the stability of its wooden panel

• To determine the age of the painting

• To verify the artist's signature

What technology is used to study the Mona Lisa's panel?

• Ultraviolet light

• Infrared reflectography

• X-ray and scanning

• Laser engraving

What did the Louvre's concern about the Mona Lisa's panel focus on?

• The color fading

• The effect of light exposure

• The warping due to temperature and humidity

• The presence of cracks

What controversial question did the team pose about the Mona Lisa?

• Was the Mona Lisa painted in the 16th century?

• Was the Mona Lisa originally painted on canvas?

• Is the Mona Lisa a self-portrait of Leonardo?

• Is the Mona Lisa a portrait of a pregnant woman?

What did the high-tech regimen help the Mona Lisa to do?

• Move to a new location

• Gain a new frame

• Tell her story

• Change its colors

What did infrared reflectography reveal about the Mona Lisa?

• A hidden signature

• A different background

• A transparent veil

• A second figure

What is a 'guar nello' as mentioned in the context of the Mona Lisa?

• A garment worn by pregnant women

• A style of Renaissance art

• A type of paint used by Leonardo

• A tool for painting

What did the infrared camera detect about Mona Lisa's attire?

• A transparent gauze-like veil

• A hidden message

• A missing piece

• A different color scheme

What do some scholars believe about Mona Lisa's hands?

• They are unusually small

• They show signs of pregnancy

• They are painted in a modern style

• They are missing from the painting

What is one reason given for the large hands depicted in Renaissance art?

• They were considered a sign of strength

• They were a symbol of wealth

• They were an ideal of beauty

• They were easier to paint