Demystified: Why is the Mona Lisa So Famous?

The video explores the Mona Lisa's journey from its creation by Leonardo da Vinci to its current status as a globally recognized masterpiece. It covers the painting's history, including its time in the French Royal Collection, its transformation into a public treasure after the French Revolution, and the myths surrounding its subject. The theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911 and its subsequent recovery heightened its fame, while Marcel Duchamp's playful alteration of its image further cemented its iconic status. Today, the Mona Lisa remains a symbol of high art, securely displayed in the Louvre.

Who was responsible for painting the Mona Lisa?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Donatello

What event turned the Royal Collection into a public collection?

• World War I

• The Renaissance

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Who is often thought to be the model for the Mona Lisa?

• Catherine de' Medici

• Lucrezia Borgia

• Lisa del Giocondo

• Isabella d'Este

What significant event in 1911 contributed to the Mona Lisa's fame?

• It was displayed in the Vatican

• It was stolen from the Louvre

• It was auctioned for a record price

• It was featured in a famous movie

Which artist added a beard and mustache to a postcard of the Mona Lisa?

• Henri Matisse

• Marcel Duchamp

• Salvador Dalí

• Pablo Picasso