What’s so great about the Mona Lisa? Sure, she’s got that smile, but what makes her *the most famous painting in the world*?

Some historians though have different thoughts about who the famous artwork represents. Some believe that the Mona Lisa isn't a real person at all, rather a figment of Leonardo da Vinci's ...

The greatest paintings usually magnify the beauty and morals of the civilizations that produced them, inspiring countless other artists, writers and satirists for centuries to come. Artists such ...

For centuries, critics and observers alike have argued over if Mona Lisa is smiling. Do we now have an answer?

And while we may never know with 100% certainty what the bridge is in the background, more than 10 million people visit the Louvre every year to see the Mona Lisa, making it the most famous ...

The fascinating process of painting restoration garnered attention on Tumblr where people were quick to demand the same thing ...

"The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. So everything had to be precise," Uy says. "Make one thing off and everyone knows it's a fake. And you really have to capture that smile.