Mona Lisa
Ever wonder why such masterpiece is so controversial?
Is it her smile? Is it the woman behind the famous painting
of Leonardo Da Vinci? What is the mystery behind the
landscape background? Is she a man? Mona Lisa is truly a
universal icon; from all aspects of the continent, she is
exemplified as a woman of substance and secrecy.
Mona Lisa is Mona Lisa; no questions about that but
What does this painting (Mona Lisa) have that makes it
standout among other known masterpieces in the world?
Probably being a woman painted during the Renaissance
period where men dominates or possibly because of the
questions everybody asks about Mona Lisa.
I know her since grade school but I do not like her. There
is something in her smile that makes me love and hate her.
I like the fact that it is very simple, it is mild and very
pleasing to the eyes. But when you stare at it, it is like a
force smile, you can not predict if she is happy; she is
smiling but the mystery behind her smile is yet to discover.
I just thought it is fake nevertheless that smile can kill you.
I am also afraid to look at her. She is fine, she is regal, she
is poise but at the same time, I think, she is freaky and weird.
When you stare at her, look continuously and seriously on
her eyes and you will see my point. Tilt your head to the
right, then to the left while continuously looking at her. It is
like you change your position with her but she kept on
staring at you. Try sitting to another chair close to your
position and constantly look at her, it is like she is not tired
of looking at you and you feel scared. Creepy actually but
very well made. Only artist like Da Vinci can do that.
Who is Mona Lisa? Many people want to ask. As certain,
Mona is short for Madonna or Madam. While Lisa
supposedly came from Lisa Gherardini Giocondo, a wife of
a wealthy Florentine merchant. Other says that the woman is
Isabella of Aragon, while others say that it is the self-portrait
of Leonardo Da Vinci imagining himself as a woman. We
certainly do not know who is who, we just have different
assumptions that need to be answers by the past. We are
curious of the possible identity but we can not do anything.
We can investigate, we can research but will it truly answer
our question? I do not think so.
I notice the pyramid position as Ms. Castro describe to us,
it is not noticeable at first but when you analyze the
painting, you will clearly see it. I also notice her being
obese. I think her head does not match her upper body.
I do think that her upper body is quiet heavy; she is large.
Maybe the pyramid effect has cause this illusion that I am
looking forward to but I really think that she is big, look at
her hands and see the difference. I am not angry nor
annoyed by her; I just notice it because it is clearly
observable but people are just not aware of it.
Actually, I do not like the color. I think it is not so good;
the color combination is just not right. I think the color is
boring; it is not even exciting. But the background and
Mona Lisa, I think complements each other. The background
is somewhat disorganize, you do not the know the meaning
why it is drawn as a background to the very sophisticated
Mona Lisa. The background is like a puzzle that needs to be
solve first to understand the painting but because Da Vinci
made wonderful connection with the very detailed position
and effortful designing of the painting; it is a painting of
mysteries, of questions and of dilemma afterall.
Simple things already amuse us but complex things amaze
us 10 times better. This painting has a lot to offer. The
curiosity will always be high because expectations will
need further explanations. Questions are ask to acquire new
knowledge and learn new experience. It is a way of living;
we live to ask questions and seek answers. Analyzing a
picture-perfect painting like this will surely open the minds
of any individual on how art is manifested before (during the
Renaissance period) and how it is appreciated now. It is
important to notice what the past has done to mold and guide
the present and even improve art in so many ways.
Quotable Quotes.....
In life
If you are intelligent, you are admired.
If you are wealthy, you are envied.
If you are powerful, you are feared.
But if you have a good heart, you are remembered.
