Mona Lisa: 5 things to know

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MONA LISA: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOST FAMOUS MASTERPIECE IN THE WORLD

The Mona Lisa is considered, together with The Last Supper, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece.
It’s the painting which more than others has fascinated critics and the public because of her enigmatic smile and the rarefied atmosphere of the landscape.

Leonardo’s Mona Lisa is so famous that when you see it at the Louvre museum perhaps its small size will disappoint you. But we have heard some many people talking about it so many times that we feel like we know her, but, basically, we don’t know anything about this painting.

Thus, here is a post containing 5 things to know about Leonardo’s Mona Lisa.

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What to see in Sardinia: 5 museums to see

WHAT TO SEE IN SARDINIA: MUSEUMS TO VISIT

I admit I went to Sardinia to enjoy the sea and the beaches, but this island can offer pleasant surprises as regards museums.
So, I’ve decided to make a list of what to see in Sardinia, by breaking the mould and recommending 5 museums to see to you.

Sardinia has a varied museum offer, and is able to satisfy all your needs. You’ll find Phoenician-Punic and Roman archeological artifacts, and there are also medieval sites, industrial archaeology and museums devoted to great historical and literary figures who in Sardinia found a place to call home.
Thus, here are what to see in Sardinia, that is the list of the 5 most beautiful museums in Sardinia.

READ ALSO: 5 italian cities to visit at least once in your lifetime.

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Europe to visit: 5 museums in the smallest countries in Europe

EUROPE TO VISIT: 5 MUSEUMS IN THE SMALLEST COUNTRIES IN EUROPE

There are many places in Europe to visit and to discover, but there are even more museums to visit which illustrate ancient stories rich in charm.
Some of the most interesting museums in Europe are located in very small countries which have a culture waiting to be discovered.
In this post you’ll find a list of 5 tiny countries in Europe, which have great museums housing real masterpieces.

READ ALSO: The most beautiful cities in the world, 5 birth places of important painters to see.

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Ai Weiwei: 5 things to know

Ai Weiwei | portrait

Ai Weiwei. Image source: Metalocus.es

WHO AI WEIWEI IS: 5 THINGS TO KNOW

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese dissident and provocative artist, and you can either love or hate his works. There are no half measures with Ai Weiwei. Some consider him most important artist in China and in the word; others consider him a skilful imposter, and I would like you to express your opinion in your comments. Do you like Ai Weiwei’s works or do you consider them unnecessary provocations?

“My work has always been political, because the choice of being an artist is political, in China”- Ai Weiwei.

Here are 5 things to know who Ai Weiwei is.

READ ALSO: Who is Damien Hirst.

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