Mona Lisa's Eyes and Intricacies of Her Smile

The video explores the Mona Lisa's gaze and smile, highlighting how Leonardo da Vinci's understanding of perspective, anatomy, and optics contributed to the painting's enigmatic expression. It delves into Leonardo's anatomical studies and his knowledge of visual perception, which were ahead of his time. The video also discusses modern neuroscience findings that explain how the human visual system perceives Mona Lisa's changing smile.

What is the reason behind the Mona Lisa's eyes appearing to follow the viewer?

• The painting uses a special type of paint.

• The elements of perspective and light are fixed.

• The painting is three-dimensional.

• The eyes are painted in a unique color.

Why were smiles uncommon in Renaissance portraits?

• Artists lacked the skill to paint smiles.

• Smiles were reserved for religious figures.

• Smiling was considered inappropriate.

• It was difficult to maintain a smile for long periods.

How did Leonardo da Vinci keep Lisa smiling during the painting sessions?

• By employing musicians and jesters.

• By using bright colors.

• By telling her jokes.

• By painting quickly.

What did Leonardo da Vinci study to understand facial expressions better?

• The anatomy of animals.

• The anatomy of cadavers.

• The anatomy of birds.

• The anatomy of plants.

What did Leonardo da Vinci discover about the muscles involved in smiling?

• They are not involved in facial expressions.

• They are responsible for flattening the cheek.

• They are controlled by the jawbone.

• They are located in the forehead.

What did Dr. Margaret Livingstone discover about the Mona Lisa's smile?

• It changes because of the viewer's mood.

• It changes due to the painting's age.

• It changes due to the human visual system.

• It changes because of the lighting in the room.

How does peripheral vision affect the perception of Mona Lisa's smile?

• It enhances the colors of the painting.

• It picks up shadows, suggesting a smile.

• It ignores the shadows on her cheekbones.

• It focuses on the details of the smile.