A student researching the Mona Lisa has taken the following notes:
• Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa between 1503 and 1519 • The painting hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris • Approximately 10 million visitors view the painting each year • The subject's mysterious smile has intrigued viewers for centuries • Da Vinci used sfumato technique for the soft, hazy appearance
The student wants to explain what makes the Mona Lisa artistically distinctive. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa between 1503 and 1519, and it now hangs in the Louvre.
The Mona Lisa attracts approximately 10 million visitors to the Louvre each year.
Da Vinci's sfumato technique creates the painting's distinctive soft, hazy appearance, while the subject's mysterious smile has captivated viewers for centuries.
The Mona Lisa is displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it is one of the most viewed artworks.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C. Sfumato technique and mysterious smile show artistic distinctiveness.