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Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

Authors :
Harris, James C.
Source :
JAMA Psychiatry; Jun2013, Vol. 70 Issue 6, p555-556, 2p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses Leonardo da Vinci's painting Mona Lisa. It mentions the views of Italian painter Giorgio Vasari, Leonardo da Vinci's first biographer, stating that the painting's lifelike realism has aroused the interest of viewers for many years. It states that Leonardo da Vinci created the beautiful art by applying his knowledge of science and psychology. It also mentions that Walter Pater, a critic of art and literature, interpreted the painting from the perspective of romanticism.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168622X
Volume :
70
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
JAMA Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
88004720
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.371