Better Know the Mona Lisa | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios

The video explores the Mona Lisa's cultural significance, its creation by Leonardo Da Vinci, and its journey through history. It discusses the painting's theft in 1911, its artistic techniques like sfumato, and its emotional expression. The Mona Lisa's fame is attributed to both its artistic mastery and its cultural impact, with countless reproductions and interpretations. The video questions whether its fame is due to its artistic value or its status as a cultural icon.

In what year did Leonardo da Vinci begin painting the Mona Lisa?

Who is the subject of the painting known as the Mona Lisa?

What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use in the painting of the Mona Lisa?

What does the term 'Sfumato' refer to in the context of the Mona Lisa?

How did the expression of the Mona Lisa's smile get analyzed in 2005?

What was the significance of the Mona Lisa's theft in 1911?

What impact has the Internet had on the popularity of the Mona Lisa?