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8 Postmodern Appearances of the Mona Lisa: Classic Subject Resurfaces in Urban Street Artworks

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Article contributed by Catherine South Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has taken to the streets, appearing in urban graffiti murals around the world. Da Vinci’s painting of the young woman has raised many questions over the years, such as, “Who was she?” and “What was she smiling about?” The mystery of the painting has inspired many artists duplicate Da Vinci’s masterpiece in many mediums … Continue Reading »

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