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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Started conversation Aug 7, 2017
Entry: The Mona Lisa - an Enigmatic Work of Art - A87893220
Author: Galaxy Babe - heartbroken editor - U128652
I found this A567551 while searching for something else, so I have added to it, see what you think
GB
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Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Aug 8, 2017
I think this is a really good start but it still seems unfinished to me. I'm not sure what is missing yet but I'll think about it.
... I remember that I once painted the Mona Lisa without Mona Lisa at school, by the way (the picture only showed the background, filling gaps where Mona Lisa usually stands).
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Bluebottle Posted Aug 8, 2017
Yesterday Mona Lisa was featured on the new episode of 'Horrible Histories':
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/watch/horrible-histories-mona-lisa-shares-her-story
I also learnt that teeth were once considered rude? In the 15th Century across Europe, teeth were not shown in paintings - even when they had their mouths open – unless you were painting the dead or a base person who had devoted their lives to carnal pleasures.
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Bluebottle Posted Aug 8, 2017
A view that was still held in polite society in 1703, according to John Baptist de La Salle's 'Les Règles de la Bienséance et de la Civilité chrétienne, à l'usage des Écoles chrétiennes' (The Rules of Christian Decorum and Civility):
There are some people who raise their upper lip so high or
let the lower lip sag so much that their teeth are almost entirely
visible. This is entirely contrary to decorum, which forbids you to
allow your teeth to be uncovered, for nature gave us lips to conceal
them.
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Aug 8, 2017
That's great BB, I have added that info and added you to the author listing as it's already a collaborate entry
Tav, I am grateful for your input knowing your artistic background and will add anything you can think of to finish off this entry
GB
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Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Aug 8, 2017
I'll think about it
Don't have any sources at hand at the moment.
One of my favourite versions of the Mona Lisa is the Mona Ogg by Leonard da Quirm by the way (well, actually Paul Kidby).
And I would guess not showing your teeth was caused by the lack of dental hygiene.
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Bluebottle Posted Aug 8, 2017
That may have been part of the reason, however when Louise Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun exhibited her painting 'Self-Portrait with Daughter' in 1784 French society was scandalised as she was the first artist to show teeth. Bare breasts and general lack of clothing is perfectly acceptable, obviously, but teeth? Sacre bleu!
Her painting was reviewed with the words,
'An affectation which artists, art lovers and persons of taste have been united in condemning and which finds no precedent among the ancients, is that in smiling she shows her teeth. This affectation is particularly out of place in a mother.'
This was 60 years after the beginning of modern dentistry. (The Father of Dentistry is said to be Pierre Fauchard, who published 'Le Chirurgien Dentiste' (The Surgeon Dentist) in 1728)
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SashaQ - happysad Posted Aug 8, 2017
This subject will be an excellent addition to the Edited Guide - well found GB!
I wonder if the Entry is missing a bit more discussion of her smile, as it is something that has been analysed in particular depth (one theory I learned of was that the smile might have appeared as the painting deteriorated over the centuries!)
I like the heading "Wherefore Art Thou?", but sadly, if I recall my English lessons correctly, I think it means "Why are you?" not where...
The Doctor Who section is very good
Excellent way to end the Entry, with the quote from the song
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Aug 8, 2017
Hiya Tav I have added your Mona Ogg, please check I have interpreted it correctly
Thanks Sasha
Yes I think there's a whole section can be added about the Mona Lisa smile. It'll have to be later, though as I have had a call to attend my mother
GB
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Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Aug 9, 2017
There are actually two versions of the Mona Ogg, or rather three. One is on the cover of the book, a second version looking like a pencil sketch shows the same picture. You may want to mention that she is grinning widely (as far as I remember Nanny had an affair with Leonard da Quirm?). THere is another pencil sketch drawing showing Nanny Ogg as we know her (an old woman) in the same pose with the same background holding Greebo on her arm. Also the beer jug is missing... she probably drank all of it already
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Bluebottle Posted Aug 9, 2017
You can add a link to A912593 on Paul Kidby - in fact, you can see the Mona Ogg cover at the bottom of that page.
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Aug 9, 2017
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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Aug 12, 2017
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Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor Posted Aug 12, 2017
I think that as you only have 1 sentence about Discworld the title of the section is probably not right, especially as the 2nd sentence has nothing to do with it.
Basically the Mona Lisa has been photoshopped, repainted and her head replaced with different people probably millions of times. I know for instance that there is also a Mr Bean version and Disney versions with for instance Daisy Duck.
There are also some pictures done by actual artists with references on the Mona Lisa.
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Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor Posted Aug 12, 2017
Like Marcel Duchamp.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L.H.O.O.Q.
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Aug 13, 2017
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SashaQ - happysad Posted Aug 15, 2017
Excellent updates
I'm pleased to see mention of the Mona Lisa Smile film - I enjoyed that in the cinema.
Excellent mention of the possibility that Leonardo used himself as a model for the painting
"a visit will be more of a symbolic pilgrimage than a good chance to enjoy the painting" - well said indeed. It made an impression on me when I saw it in real life, but only in the sense that it was smaller than I had expected, and surprisingly difficult to see anything else about it because of the crowd and the protections...
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Aug 15, 2017
Thank you!
I haven't seen Mona Lisa Smile but I will watch it next time it's on tv!
Those were IanG's words, I haven't seen her myself, nor have I even been to Franceit's on my Bucket List though!
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Peer Review: A87893220 - The Mona Lisa - an Enigmatic Work of Art
- 1: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Aug 7, 2017)
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- 3: Bluebottle (Aug 8, 2017)
- 4: Bluebottle (Aug 8, 2017)
- 5: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Aug 8, 2017)
- 6: Bluebottle (Aug 8, 2017)
- 7: Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor (Aug 8, 2017)
- 8: Bluebottle (Aug 8, 2017)
- 9: SashaQ - happysad (Aug 8, 2017)
- 10: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Aug 8, 2017)
- 11: Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor (Aug 9, 2017)
- 12: Bluebottle (Aug 9, 2017)
- 13: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Aug 9, 2017)
- 14: Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor (Aug 12, 2017)
- 15: Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor (Aug 12, 2017)
- 16: Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor (Aug 12, 2017)
- 17: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Aug 13, 2017)
- 18: SashaQ - happysad (Aug 15, 2017)
- 19: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Aug 15, 2017)
- 20: bobstafford (Aug 15, 2017)
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