Episode 12: Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa (Video)
In this series of short videos, the artist Michael Newberry discusses the meaning and importance of various works in the history of art and sculpture. #12 of 29.
Michael Newberry discusses the compositional, perspectival and thematic originality of this tour de force. The Mona Lisa is deservedly a masterpiece.
Michael Newberry, b. 1956, is an avant-garde figurative painter, writer and teacher promoting evolutionary flourishing through his work. He does this through advances in color theory, body language, symbolism, and composition.
Michael is the author of two books released in 2021: Evolution Through Art and Newberry Color Theory.
So much has been said of the Mona Lisa, but I found your perspective and thoughts fresh and enlightening, much like the people you describe viewing her realism for the first time. Thank you for this excellent glimpse into this enigmatic lady.
I enjoyed watching you sit in a casual setting and just talk candidly about art, it was quite relaxing. :-)