2007-01-20 19:50:42 · 7 answers · asked by norcwood 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
If we were able to figure out the name of the woman who posed for Leonardo da Vinci, it would not make the painting any more beautiful, or valuable, or important in the history of art.
I think art historians who have wondered about the identity of "Mona Lisa", want to know the nature of artistic inspiration. Why did Leonardo choose her? What was the "secret" of her beauty and the mysterious "smile".
But, in many ways, we will never know. It is better left a mystery. It is beautiful. That is enough.
2007-01-20 20:33:45 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it does not matter at all now that the artist and the model are death. What matters is the beauty of the artwork. And in this case it is exceptional!
2007-01-20 21:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by jacquesh2001 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, when something's that famous, there will always be plenty of folks out there mooning over her so much that they want to pour over the details behind her existence.
2007-01-20 19:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
because human beings are curious animals, and any knowledge of her enigmatic details fulfills a romantic longing for storymaking, gossip, and empathy.
Do not ask what does it matter, but go and make your visit, and see what matters to YOU!
Ciao!
2007-01-20 19:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Longshiren 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
curiosity,,,,
but i heard that Da vinci had no model when he painted Mona lisa
it all turns out to be a falacy.......believe it or not
2007-01-20 21:58:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Curiosity basically
2007-01-20 19:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by ♪ Rachel ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well..it doesn't..
2007-01-20 20:01:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jay 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋