Artists in Grade 3 have just finished learning about one of the most famous works of art in the world, Leonardo daVinci’s “Mona Lisa”.  They learned that daVinci was an artist, an inventor, a scientist, and an engineer!

We discussed the Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile and learned about daVinci’s trick to draw her eyes so that she seems to follow you around the room.  We also imagined what it would be like to pose for daVinci as he painted, and wondered what Mona Lisa was thinking about for those long hours as she sat in her chair.  

Our Mini Mona portraits reflect some of our questions about Mona Lisa….Who are you?  Are you happy?  What are you smiling about?  Who does your hair?  Are you hungry?  Do you get many lunch breaks?  Did you know your painting would become so famous?

Check out some of our Mini Mona portraits!