Here it is....the grand finale!!!!

Jenny Sitagata
ENC1101: Bridgman
The Mona Lisa is a painting which influences not only the people who are in immediate

contact with it but for those who simply look at the piece of work that has intrigued the world for

the past centuries. The Mona Lisa is one of the wonders of the art world. As a text it is

considered it has quite a serious tone and a style that is complex and yet simplistic. The painting

does have smooth, clean lines and precise handy work. Amongst all the components, the

painting has a huge historical context. It has been revered as a painting before its time. It’s way

of relating to people and making them feel as if they completely understand the piece makes it

such a piece of art.


-when was she made

-where was she painted

-why was she a girl? Why not a guy?

-is it a girl due to the fact to the fact that women can make people more conscience of who they
are and what kind of person they have become due to the decisions they have been?

-why is she so dark (concerning her colors)?

-was the purpose for her to be mysterious and intriguing?

-why is she underneath a ton of glass and high surveillance?

-What was behind Leonardo’s thoughts when he painted her?

-was she an actual girl in his worlds?

-why was she not younger?

-why did he not sell her?

-what is her actual worth in this day and age?

-why does she seem so serious and yet so childish?

-did he plan on her having being so diverse?

-was she originally a gift?

-why do people say that her eyes follow them around?

-is that what Leonardo had in mind?



The Mona Lisa is a painting full of mystic wonder and beauty. Her diplomatic smile and

suggesting eyes have been plaguing the world for the past centuries. It is an amazing fact that

such a miniature canvas with oil paints could have such an affect on the world. The act of

expressing one’s thoughts and being able to be share it with the world must be absolutely

exhilarating. Comprehending that one small visual could be so many things to some many people

is mind boggling and unfathomable. The world has been enriched by the what this painting

brings.