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Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 and passed away onMay 2, 1519. He was a true Italian Renaissance Man, or a person whose talent spans a significant number of different areas. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, map maker, botanist, and writer. His genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, characterizes the Renaissance ideal. Leonardo has often been described as the model of the perfect man with an "unquenchable curiosity" and "feverishly inventive imagination". He is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived.

Among the works created by Leonardo in the 16th century is the small portrait known as the Mona Lisa or "la Gioconda", the laughing one. It is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. Its fame rests, in particular, on the mysterious smile on the woman's face, its secretive quality brought about perhaps by the fact that the artist has subtly shadowed the corners of the mouth and eyes so that the exact nature of the smile cannot be determined. It has been said that "the smile was so pleasing that it seemed divine rather than human; and those who saw it were amazed to find that it was as alive as the original".

Mona Lisa

What makes Mona Lisa Mona Lisa?

Her eyes.

Her smile.

Her hands.

Temporary nature of physical beauty: Mona Lisa

You are to create three different re-makes of Mona Lisa using different themes. Suggestions follow:Evils of racismFacing darknessFacing realityFading beautyFaith versus doubtFamily – blessing or curseFate and free willFear of failureFemale rolesFulfillmentGood versus badGreed as downfallGrowing up – pain or pleasureHazards of passing judgmentHeartbreak of betrayalHeroism – real and perceivedHierarchy in natureIdentity crisisIllusion of powerImmortalityIndividual versus societyInner versus outer strengthInjusticeIsolationIsolationism – hazardsKnowledge versus ignoranceLoneliness as destructive forcebeauty

Losing hopeLoss of innocence Lost honorLost loveLove and sacrificeMan against natureManipulationMaterialism as downfallMotherhoodNames – power and significanceNationalism – complications Nature as beautyNecessity of workOppression of womenOptimism – power or follyOvercoming – fear, weakness, vicePatriotism – positive side or complicationsPower and corruptionPower of silencePower of traditionPower of wealthPower of wordsPride and downfallProgress – real or illusion

Quest for discoveryQuest for powerRebirthReunionRole of menRole of womenSelf – inner and outerSelf-awarenessSelf-preservationSelf-relianceSocial mobility Technology in society – good or badTemporary nature of physical beautyTemptation and destructionTotalitarianismVanity as downfallVulnerability of the meekVulnerability of the strongWill to surviveWisdom of experienceWorking class strugglesYouth and

Man against nature

Good versus bad

Social mobility

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Mona Lisa: Illusion of Beauty

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