Art History
What was Monas’ mental illness?
It’s a common question, but there’s no definitive medical diagnosis for Mona Lisa’s mental state. Leonardo da Vinci never specified any mental illness for the subject…
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Art History
Browse 13 articles about Art History — clear, independent explainers and answers from The MS Tea Party.
Art History
What disease did Mona Lisa have?
The Mona Lisa did not have a diagnosed disease during her lifetime that is definitively recorded. While many theories suggest various ailments, from syphilis to thyroid…
Art History
How to spot a forgery?
Spotting a forgery can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. Forgeries, in the art world, are works that falsely claim to be by a specific artist…
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