ive got the same homework as Jenna and ive looked on the sites everyone has found but im finding the mona lisa painting hard.
upto now ive put Its the 15th century and i am called mona lisa today i am going to be painted by an artist called Leonardo da vinci. i don`t know if it sounds right or silly im totally stuck and panicking slightly its due in on friday.
What is your exact assignment? To describe the painting? To give its history? To tell a story about it?
Please clarify.
im so sorry i should have explained better its the same as jenna `s homework about having to write a short story about the paintings Mona Lisa , Michaelangelo , creation of Adam , Birth of Venus and George and the Dragon i`m really stuck i cant think of anything to write. im just describing the painting every time i write something. im a bit worried at the moment. id be grateful of any help.
Then be sure to follow the suggestions given to Jenna -- and in my last post there, I gave her a couple of "starts" for stories. Be sure to write a narrative, a story -- not just a description!
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Don't panic! I'm here to help you with your homework. The Mona Lisa is indeed a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, so you're on the right track. However, let's break down the task and approach it step by step:
1. Start with some basic information about the Mona Lisa:
- The Mona Lisa is a portrait painting.
- It was created by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance.
- The painting is also known as "La Gioconda" in Italian.
- The sitter's identity is believed to be Lisa Gherardini, a woman from Florence, Italy.
2. Provide some historical context:
- Mention that the painting was created in the 15th century (specifically around 1503-1506).
- Talk about the significance of the Renaissance as a time of great artistic and intellectual growth.
3. Describe Leonardo da Vinci:
- Highlight his role as an Italian polymath who was not only a painter but also an inventor, scientist, and writer.
- Mention other famous works by da Vinci, such as "The Last Supper" and "Vitruvian Man."
4. Consider including some additional interesting facts:
- Discuss the techniques used by Leonardo, such as his mastery of sfumato (a smoky, hazy effect) and the subtle use of shadow and light.
- Mention the painting's enduring popularity, its theft in 1911, and how it is now displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Remember to consult credible sources to gather more information and ensure the accuracy of your homework. Good luck, and I'm sure you'll do great!