Mona Lisa A Life Discovered

Author: Dianne Hales

ISBN: 9781451658972

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Everybody knows her smile, but no one knows her story. Dianne Hales draws upon decades of research to introduce us to the flesh-and-blood woman who became one of the most famous artistic sub-jects of all time . A genius immortalized her. A French king paid a fortune for her. An emperor coveted her. Every year more than nine million visitors trek to view her por-trait in the Louvre. Yet while everyone recognizes her smile, hardly anyone knows her story. ¦Combining history, whimsical biography, personal trave-logue, and love letter to Italy...Mona Lisa is an entertaining (Publishers Week-ly) book of discovery about the worlds most recognized face. Who was she? Why did the most renowned painter of her time choose her as his model? What became of her? And why does her smile enchant us still? Mona Lisa is ¦ readable and affectionate my-search-for-story for art lovers and anyone interested in glorious and gory Florence in the fifteenth to six-teenth centuries, and in the divine Leonardo in particular¦Haless assiduous research has made it possible for us to know Mona Lisa just a bit, enough to wonder if this otherwise ordinary Florentine housewife could ever have imag-ined her portrait enchanting millions for centuries (USATODAY.com). ABOUT THE

Browse this title within our Theory & Criticism collection. Edition details: English, 336 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781451658972.

About the Author

Dianne Hales is an award-winning American author and journalist who was knighted by the Italian government for her contributions to Italian culture.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

• You’ve seen her smile a thousand times, but this book lets you finally meet the woman behind it. Dianne Hales blends art history, biography, and travel writing to uncover the real Mona Lisa and the world she lived in. You’ll wander through Renaissance Florence, understand Leonardo’s obsession, and discover why this portrait still mesmerizes millions. It’s informative yet intimate—perfect if you love art, history, and stories that make famous masterpieces feel deeply human.
• Published by Simon & Schuster.
• Language: English.
• Page count: 336.

Catalog Description

Everybody knows her smile, but no one knows her story. Dianne Hales draws upon decades of research to introduce us to the flesh-and-blood woman who became one of the most famous artistic sub-jects of all time . A genius immortalized her. A French king paid a fortune for her. An emperor coveted her. Every year more than nine million visitors trek to view her por-trait in the Louvre. Yet while everyone recognizes her smile, hardly anyone knows her story. ¦Combining history, whimsical biography, personal trave-logue, and love letter to Italy...Mona Lisa is an entertaining (Publishers Week-ly) book of discovery about the worlds most recognized face. Who was she? Why did the most renowned...

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