17. The smile of Mona Lisa
The
most famous and valuable art work in the World is probably Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. This is
difficult to understand, when considering it coldly. It is technically
excellent, but so are many others. However, there is no point in considering
art coldly, that its not its purpose or meaning. It appeals to the heart, more
than to reason. Mona Lisa, in fact, appeals to both. It is, without doubt, one
of my favourites. Because it represents Leonardo, intellectual giant of his time, truly unique man in his curiosity, his endeavour, his uncompromising
pursuit of excellence. A man I admire. It is also beautiful and, very
importantly, the only painted smile of its age. Nobody had painted a smile
before it. It is the first smile in art. The power of the smile, domesticated
by the first time by an artist. The symbolism of this fact is so significant
that it justifies any value one could ever put on Mona Lisa. It is unique,
ground breaking, completely original and rebelliously happy
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