We live in an age so saturated with images that it seems unimaginable to live in a time when only the richest people were captured. Well, that was the situation during the Renaissance era. Believe it or not, before sophisticated cameras, there was a time when the only way to take your portrait was by hand. This took a lot of time and, in fact, cost a lot of money. However, drawing and painting was not a problem, as the Renaissance is considered one of the most creative periods in history. This happened in Europe around 1350-1550, and Italy was the driving force behind this cultural revival. The jewel of the era was undoubtedly Leonardo da Vinci. The life and work of Leonardo da Vinci highlighted this era, and one in particular has become the most beloved and valuable work of all time; The Mona Lisa. The masterpiece is made with such exquisite technique that involves perfect shadows that it is almost impossible to reproduce, and it is now the most recognized painting in the world. Despite the technical details, this Mona Lisa craze has little to do with the painting itself, but rather its questionable character. The Mona Lisa is an instantly recognizable face and has become a household name. This is the painting to which we are most frequently exposed (145). Painting has become synonymous with painting in general and has become a bit of a cliché. Just like you were told to imagine a box of cigarettes, most people would automatically imagine a pack of Marlboros. The board is undoubtedly a superstar in its own league. That said, some say that panting does not deserve its fame and that the Mona Lisa is pompous. If you do not belong to this category, then your argument is not with me, but with John...... middle of paper ...... a Vinci is a genius and all that could be hidden in The Mona Lisa could change your life. But it’s been a long time since the research began and it’s time to draw a line. A very wise man once said that the key to a successful and meaningful life is to accept uncertainties. Perhaps the Mona Lisa is just another secret that needs to be kept secret because sometimes it's better not to know the whole truth. So instead of wasting more time trying to discover the Mona Lisa's secret, move on to other works of art that might be just as interesting, if not more so, that we've all seemed overwhelmed by due to our isolation with The Mona Lisa. But before it's too late, I'd like to add another theory to this mona-mania: The Mona Lisa smiles mockingly at us, the viewers - her viewers, because she knows we are all desperate for the secret which may not even exist. at all.