Famous Leonardo Da Vinci drawings and paintings like Mona Lisa
None
his self-portait, the Vitruvian Man drawing, and Mona Lisa painting.
You can see (or buy apparently) those images here:
I think Bill Gates purchased some of his real, but I forget which
(maybe a flying machine). In any case, what does Vitruvian mean?
And why is it so famous?
filippo
> I think Bill Gates purchased some of his real, but I forget which
> (maybe a flying machine). In any case, what does Vitruvian mean?
> And why is it so famous?
holy laziness...this is the third google result for vitruvian:
None
What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
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Erik A. Mattila
None wrote:
> Thanks. What about the Mona Lisa at the link below?
>
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> http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=consumers&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50
>
> What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
Because it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and that became a media
extravaganza, followed by an international advertising blitz which tried
to capitalize on the sensational news: you could by Mona Lisa
toothpaste, Mona Lisa underwear, Mona Lisa door knobs and so on. In a
few short months the name "Mona Lisa" was etched deeply, perhaps
permanently, into the popular culture psyche of western civilization.
Erik
Thur
> What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
makes it so famous"?
First check our all his works. (not very many)
Is he a good painter, and are his works a good representation
of the resurgence of art, due to the increased study of the Classical
Era, and new discoveries in techniques and materials?
It seems that many people select for themselves an "icon" or single
work by which they refer to the Renaissance, or that type of work in
their minds, and one which pleases them.
The "Venus de Milo" is also remembered in the same way about the
Classical era.
Discerning artists do not need these icons since they are much better
informed, and understand these works better.
p.s. I offer my opinion and look forward with amusement and expectation
for the "deluge".
Thur
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Erik A. Mattila
Thur wrote:
>>What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
>
> Do you mean "What is it about the Mona Lisa by Leonardo that
> makes it so famous"?
>
> First check our all his works. (not very many)
> Is he a good painter, and are his works a good representation
> of the resurgence of art, due to the increased study of the Classical
> Era, and new discoveries in techniques and materials?
>
> It seems that many people select for themselves an "icon" or single
> work by which they refer to the Renaissance, or that type of work in
> their minds, and one which pleases them.
>
> The "Venus de Milo" is also remembered in the same way about the
> Classical era.
>
> Discerning artists do not need these icons since they are much better
> informed, and understand these works better.
>
> p.s. I offer my opinion and look forward with amusement and expectation
> for the "deluge".
> Thur
Oh, I already deluged before I even read your response. Don't you think
clairvoyance, then, brings forth an extra purchase on truth, making my
explaination more credible that yours? I'm just joking...you have a
good point, but it seems to me it explains why +some+ people really
admire this painting, but doesn't really explain the painting's "mass"
appeal and popularity. I mean, "Mona Lisa" is something that means
something to "mass man/woman" along with other cultural icons like 1957
Chevrolets and Barbie Dolls. That's what my response was directed to,
because that's what I thought the word "famous" meant in the question.
Erik
Chris
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>
> None wrote:
> > What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
>
> Because it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and that became a media
> extravaganza, followed by an international advertising blitz which tried
> to capitalize on the sensational news: you could by Mona Lisa
> toothpaste, Mona Lisa underwear, Mona Lisa door knobs and so on. In a
> few short months the name "Mona Lisa" was etched deeply, perhaps
> permanently, into the popular culture psyche of western civilization.
>
I wonder how much of that was helped along by Picasso's and Apollinaire's
notoriety, and/or how much that event furthered their reputations? They were
fingered originally as possible culprits, which wasn't helped by the fact
that they had a number of sculptures that had been lifted earlier from the
Louvre. Apollinaire got a provisional release for that (like probabtion);
Picasso denied knowing Apollinaire at all, and was let off.....
Chris
Anna Sahsi
>Because it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and that became a media
>extravaganza (snip snip)
Don't forget Nat King Cole and, "Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa
men have named you. You're the lady with the crooked smile. etc"
Erik A. Mattila
I know a lady named Mona Lisa Potts. Erik
>
None
> > Thanks. What about the Mona Lisa at the link below?
> >
> >
> > http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=consumers&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50
> >
> > What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
>
> Because it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and that became a media
> extravaganza, followed by an international advertising blitz which tried
> to capitalize on the sensational news: you could by Mona Lisa
> toothpaste, Mona Lisa underwear, Mona Lisa door knobs and so on. In a
> few short months the name "Mona Lisa" was etched deeply, perhaps
> permanently, into the popular culture psyche of western civilization.
>
> Erik
>
What about the sizes? What was the original size of the Mona Lisa
painting?
The poster is about 24 inches across. Is that about the same size
as the original? What about the Self-Portrait and Vitruvian man
by Leonardo Da Vinci? Are they paper size or canvas size as well?
The Leonardo posters are here:
Erik A. Mattila
None wrote:
> "Erik A. Mattila" <emat...@oco.net> wrote in message news:<40687CA3...@oco.net>...
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>>None wrote:
>>
>>>Thanks. What about the Mona Lisa at the link below?
>>>
>>>
>>>http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=consumers&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50
>>>
>>>What is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci so famous?
>>
>>Because it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911 and that became a media
>>extravaganza, followed by an international advertising blitz which tried
>>to capitalize on the sensational news: you could by Mona Lisa
>>toothpaste, Mona Lisa underwear, Mona Lisa door knobs and so on. In a
>>few short months the name "Mona Lisa" was etched deeply, perhaps
>>permanently, into the popular culture psyche of western civilization.
>>
>>Erik
>>
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>
>
> What about the sizes? What was the original size of the Mona Lisa
> painting?
> The poster is about 24 inches across. Is that about the same size
> as the original? What about the Self-Portrait and Vitruvian man
> by Leonardo Da Vinci? Are they paper size or canvas size as well?
Probably about a 15% larger. The original is about 21"x 30.5" (53cm X
77cm).
Erik