Mona Lisa originated as a portrait of a particular Florentine woman and evolved into a philosophical meditation. This is author Martin Kemp’s intriguing contention in a book that explores multiple topics related to the world’s most famous painting.
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Book Thoughts: Leonardo da Vinci—The Complete Paintings (Marani)
Pietro Marani’s book on Leonardo’s paintings is distinct in its emphasis on ancient Greco-Roman influences, especially after his 1501 trip to Rome, where he visited Hadrian's villa at Tivoli.
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