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The Mona Lisa - an Enigmatic Work of Art
The Mona Lisa is considered by many to be the prototypical Renaissance portrait. Painted sometime between 1503 and 1517 by Leonardo da Vinci, it is perhaps the most widely known and recognised work of Western art.
Author: Galaxy Babe et al
The Ultimate Blue Sky Studios Animated Film Guide: 2002-2009
Blue Sky Studios is a company that has created one of the most successful computer-animated film franchises of all time - the Ice Age series.
Author: Bluebottle
Topical: Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa was first exhibited in the USA on 8 January, 1963.
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Over the centuries, there have been many pioneers in fields as diverse as cookery and criminology, pottery and physics. Can anyone be a pioneer, or are there qualities that pioneers possess?
Think about the pioneers who interest you, whether they are scientists or explorers, athletes or composers, poets or designers. Share what you know, and what you find!
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It's January, folks. Which means happy summertime activity, if you live south of the equator. The rest of us are putting logs on the fire and sweaters on the cats. Join us as we while away the cold hours by posing and answering questions, admiring the photos, and spinning imaginative yarns. If you like what you see, consider joining us as a contributor. (Now, that would be a good New Year's Resolution!)
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