Posted Mon Aug 20, 2012 at 12:22 pm
FIX THE FRAGMENTS IN THIS STORY ABOUT THE MONA LISA PAINTING. ADD WORDS OR CONNECT THE SENTENCES, BUT DO NOT CREATE RUN-ONS.
Almost every book on art includes a preproduction of the Mona Lisa. One of the most famous paintings in the world. The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. Who worked on it for four years (1503-1506). The painting was never quite finished. After working for several hours. Leonardo would sit down in front of the Mona Lisa to quiet his nerves. Some people say that he did not finish the painting. Because he wanted an excuse to keep it with him.
There is a mysterious smile on the face of the woman in the painting. Which has intrigued people for centuries. Although no one know the true explanation of the smile. Several different legends have grown up about it. One story says that the woman was smiling sadly when she sat for the portrait. Because her child had died. Another story, however, goes on to say that Leonardo hired musicians to play during the sittings. Flutists and violin players. So that he could capture the young woman's rapt expression.
When Leonardo left Italy and moved to France. He took the painting with him. The French king persuaded him to sell the painting. Which now hangs in the Louvre. An art museum in Paris. The Mona Lisa has been exhibited in several countries. So that many people can have a chance to see the woman with the mysterious smile.
Almost every book on art includes a preproduction of the Mona Lisa. One of the most famous paintings in the world. The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. Who worked on it for four years (1503-1506). The painting was never quite finished. After working for several hours. Leonardo would sit down in front of the Mona Lisa to quiet his nerves. Some people say that he did not finish the painting. Because he wanted an excuse to keep it with him.
There is a mysterious smile on the face of the woman in the painting. Which has intrigued people for centuries. Although no one know the true explanation of the smile. Several different legends have grown up about it. One story says that the woman was smiling sadly when she sat for the portrait. Because her child had died. Another story, however, goes on to say that Leonardo hired musicians to play during the sittings. Flutists and violin players. So that he could capture the young woman's rapt expression.
When Leonardo left Italy and moved to France. He took the painting with him. The French king persuaded him to sell the painting. Which now hangs in the Louvre. An art museum in Paris. The Mona Lisa has been exhibited in several countries. So that many people can have a chance to see the woman with the mysterious smile.
