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Leonardo and the Mona Lisa Story

Donald Sassoon

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Leonardo and the Mona Lisa Story

by Donald Sassoon
Leonardo and the Mona Lisa Story - Thryft
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Decoding the enigmatic masterpiece in visual narratives.

This book would be a fascinating read for art enthusiasts and history lovers who are intrigued by the enduring allure of the Mona Lisa. Through a captivating mix of images and expert storytelling, Donald Sassoon takes readers on a journey to unravel the secrets behind the creation, impact, and theft of this iconic painting. By examining how the Mona Lisa has inspired other artists and influenced popular culture, this book offers a deeper understanding of the world's most famous portrait and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Leonardo and the Mona Lisa Story

by Donald Sassoon
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ISBN: 9781741149029
Author: Donald Sassoon
Publisher: January 1, 2006
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art
Related Topics: Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 54 readers)

Description

Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci first painted La Gioconda, or the Mona Lisa, her mysterious smile retains its celebrity status. Da Vinci today is in the public eye like no other artist, yet few of us know the compelling story of this priceless world treasure: how she was created; her impact on other artists; the story of her theft; and how, through a mix of luck, history, and her own innate beauty, she came to be regarded as the world's greatest painting. In this engaging story, told largely in pictures and presented in a unique format, acclaimed historian and Mona Lisa scholar Donald Sassoon offers us an intimate look at the painting's history and the genius who gave the Mona Lisa lasting life. From photographs of Florence to paintings by Leonardo's Florentine contemporaries, parodies of the Mona Lisa by Duchamp and Warhol, commercial appropriations and cartoons, Leonardo and the Mona Lisa Story unlocks the history behind the painting
 

Decoding the enigmatic masterpiece in visual narratives.

This book would be a fascinating read for art enthusiasts and history lovers who are intrigued by the enduring allure of the Mona Lisa. Through a captivating mix of images and expert storytelling, Donald Sassoon takes readers on a journey to unravel the secrets behind the creation, impact, and theft of this iconic painting. By examining how the Mona Lisa has inspired other artists and influenced popular culture, this book offers a deeper understanding of the world's most famous portrait and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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