Overrated? How the Mona Lisa became so overrated

slow art story by Phil Edwards

Listen to the Story: 6 minutes

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It’s not just the smile. There are a few real reasons Mona is so famous. Vox’s Phil Edwards looked into it…

Via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2wy7Fp2fqw

Louvre
Mona Lisa room: Denon wing, 1st floor, Room 6

"Mona Lisa"

by Leonardo da Vinci

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