Exploring the Mona Lisa
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Objective
I can describe the Mona Lisa and explain why it is a famous painting.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The Mona Lisa was painted during the Renaissance period in Italy by Leonardo da Vinci.
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The Mona Lisa is a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo, whose husband commissioned the painting.
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The Mona Lisa is housed in the Le Louvre museum in France, and it was once stolen from the museum.
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Practice
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Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Describe two reasons why the Mona Lisa is such a famous painting.
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“Describe the Mona Lisa and explain one reason why it is a famous painting.”
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