Pyramid Shape Composition of the Mona Lisa

The video explores the transformative impact of the Renaissance on art, focusing on Leonardo da Vinci's innovative use of the three-quarter length pose in the Mona Lisa. This technique, which became a standard in Italy for centuries, allowed for a more intimate and focused portrayal of subjects. The Mona Lisa's relaxed and self-assured demeanor broke away from traditional depictions of women, who were typically shown in profile and without direct eye contact. This painting challenged gender norms and set a new precedent for how women could be portrayed in art.

What was the innovative pose introduced by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance?

• Three-quarter length pose

• Profile view

• Silhouette

• Full-length portrait

How did Mona Lisa's pose differ from traditional portraits of her time?

• She was looking away

• She was relaxed with hands gently placed

• She was stiff and upright

• She was standing

In what way did Mona Lisa's expression challenge the norms of female portraits during the Renaissance?

• She was wearing a hat

• She was frowning

• She was looking down

• She was smiling and looking directly at the viewer

What was the typical portrayal of women in Renaissance portraits before Mona Lisa?

• Smiling and looking directly at the viewer

• With a relaxed posture

• In profile and not smiling

• In a three-quarter length pose

Why was Mona Lisa's direct gaze considered unconventional for its time?

• Women were usually depicted with closed eyes

• Women typically looked away from the viewer

• Women were not portrayed with direct eye contact

• Women were usually depicted with a frown