Lesson 1: The Mona Lisa Caper
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Unit 4
How Do We Express Ourselves?
Lesson 1
The Mona Lisa Caper
The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in our time.
Leonardo Da Vinci took over four years to paint this painting in 1503-1506. It was uncommon to paint realistic landscapes before this time. Also, it was uncommon to blend paint so well, that you cannot see outlines (sfumato technique). This is a realistic small portrait of a woman with a mysterious smile.
Mona Lisa
Read The Mona Lisa Caper on pp. 43-51 of Literacy in Action 6B to learn more about how she was stolen from the Louvre in France and then returned.
What impact did this piece of art have on an audience and why? For example was the impact humorous, one of appreciation, empathy, sympathy, or criticism?
What impact did this piece of art have on an audience and why? For example was the impact humorous, one of appreciation, empathy, sympathy, or criticism?
Reader's Notebook
In your Assignment 4-1 worksheet, read for how the Mona Lisa has affected her audience.
Preview the Selection
- Preview the selection The Mona Lisa Caper on pages 43 to 51 of Literacy in Action 6B by looking at the title, headings, and pictures.
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Activity
Read the selection The Mona Lisa Caper on pages 43 to 51 of Literacy in Action 6B.
In your Reader's Notebook: Artistic Expressions, answer the questions what impact did this piece of art have on an audience and why?
After reading the selection, complete the Artistic Expressions Summary Chart.
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- Download the document Artistic Expressions Summary Chart.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
- Click the "Open with" button.
- Select "Adobe Reader".
- Click "OK".
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- Have the file open and select Save As from the File menu.
- Name your Assignment 4-1 in this format: jsmithla6_4-1-artistic-expressions and save the file to your Documents folder.
Summative Assessment
- This worksheet is for marks.
- Save it in your Documents folder and submit in the appropriate file when you have completed it.