This Painting Is More Mysterious Than It Looks

The Mona Lisa has fascinated people for hundreds of years. We can truly say it has stood the test of time. Yet what is behind this mysterious smile, and who is she? Watch for more.

00:00 Introduction
1:34 The Mona Lisa's True Identity: Who was she?
2:31 The Genius Behind the Mona Lisa Painting
4:24 The Beautiful Meaning Behind the Original Name
5:29 Was this Masterpiece In Fact Unfinished?
6:05 How Infamous Theft Made Greater Her Fame
7:10 Just Who Was She Anyway?
08:14 A History of Assaults
09:33 Travels in France and New Ownership
10:16 Not Just One: The Other Mona Lisas
11:08 Deceptively Simple Complexity in Style

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Welcome to Art Truth, where we explore the wonder, the delight, and the fascination that is art. You'll find great art explained from Renaissance to Art Deco, and from before the Common Era to expressionism and beyond. Prepare to immerse yourself in a beautiful experience of art, while at the same time learning surprising tidbits from history.

May your life be artful!