Mona Lisa: Theft and Legacy

The video explores the reasons behind the Mona Lisa's fame, questioning if it's due to its artistic merit or other factors. It highlights Walter Pater's influential writing, which elevated the painting's status in the Victorian era. The theft of the Mona Lisa by Vincenzo Peruggia in 1911 further propelled its fame, turning it into a cultural icon. The painting's absence and subsequent recovery created a media frenzy, solidifying its legendary status. Ultimately, the Mona Lisa's fame is attributed to its enigmatic nature, allowing critics and the public to project their interpretations onto it.

What percentage of Louvre visitors are primarily there to see the Mona Lisa?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 50%

Who was the author of the book that significantly contributed to the Mona Lisa's fame in the Victorian era?

• Oscar Wilde

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Walter Pater

• Vincenzo Peruggia

What was the title of Walter Pater's book that praised the Mona Lisa?

• The Renaissance

• The Mona Lisa

• The Art of Da Vinci

• The Victorian Era

In what year did the Mona Lisa get stolen from the Louvre?

• 1911

• 1910

• 1907

• 1912

Who was responsible for the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911?

• Vincenzo Peruggia

• Raphael

• Walter Pater

• Oscar Wilde

How long was the Mona Lisa missing after it was stolen?

• Four years

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

What was the public's reaction to the empty space left by the stolen Mona Lisa?

• Outrage

• Indifference

• Amusement

• Curiosity

What did Vincenzo Peruggia claim was his reason for stealing the Mona Lisa?

• To return it to Italy

• To destroy it

• To sell it for profit

• To keep it for himself

What did the Mona Lisa become after its recovery and tour in Florence?

• A forgotten piece

• A controversial artwork

• A mere art syllabus highlight

• A story and a legend

What is suggested as the reason for the Mona Lisa's enduring fame?

• Its historical significance

• The mystery and interpretations it evokes

• The vibrant colors used

• Its artistic technique