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Is the Mona Lisa really a mask for Da Vinci's sublimation of his psychosexual trauma into a creative outlet? Freud certainly thought so.

Mona Lisa is easily one of the most recognizable paintings today, but there's much speculation and misinformation about who exactly she was. This article explains what's known about Da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

Renaissance man: n. a person who has wide interests and is expert in several areas.

The renaissance period has produced some of the most famous artists in the history of mankind.

A look at the Renaissance in Western culture, especially where it concerns Art and humanities.

The Renaissance was a time of reawakening in the world of art and literature. New ideas were born, old styles were resurrected, and the world seemed to come alive for the first time in many centuries.

To Leonardo da Vinci, "art" meant skill, "science" meant knowledge, and as such, they were not independent fields of human creativity

An analysis of the different techniques that Da Vinci used in painting.

The Da Vinci Code is one of the more controversial books of all time, for all that it is a work of fiction. But how much of it is based on historical fact, and how much on fiction. Sharan Newman explains in this easy to use encyclopedic work.

Da Vinci Code- Fictious fact that Christ was married to Mary Magdalene & the two had a child. The catholic church conspiracy to hide the truth about Jesus & the assasination of His blood line.

Leonardo was a great artist, but there was much more to him than that. Leonardo was also an inventor who thought of things long before they were actually invented.

Amidst a flurry of news articles, protests, and international litigation, The Da Vinci Code (2006) opened in theaters this past weekend, earning more than $200 million worldwide over the course of the three days.

Leonardo da Vinci fused together different subjects through observation, insight, and inspiration. This international exhibit shows how he did that.

One of the great things about Renaissance art is that each artistic master had a distinctive style.

The astonishing brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is revealed by a remarkable combination of art and science. Sophisticated imaging techniques were applied in this digital restoration by the author to reproduce the work of art as it appeared in Leonardo's time.

Information on the history of Leonardo Da Vinci.

The Mona Lisa is an amazing sixteenth century portrait painting worked on poplar panel with oil.

This painting, central to Dan Brown's novel, may contain even more secrets.

The firestorm of controversy over hidden images in Da Vinci's painting, the "Last Supper", continues to rage as new, startling imagery is revealed through computer imaging.You be the judge as you examine the superior images presented for your scrutiny.

Leonardo's "Battle of Anghiari" was considered one of greatest -- if not THE greatest work of art of the Renaissance period.

Symbolic images hidden in the Mona Lisa may have been intentional due to Leonardo da Vinci's firm grasp of mathematics.

Art sleuth and scholar Giuseppe Pallanti made the discovery and broke the code so-to-speak after pouring over hundreds of ancient manuscripts that reads like a scene lifted straight out of the Dan Brown best seller.

Francois I, patron of Leonardo da Vinci, rules at the 9th Annual Greater St Louis Renaissance Faire in W#entzville, Missouri's Rotary Park.

Get the biggest bang for your buck by learning how to enjoy this international exhibition.

A brief overview of artistic accomplishments and discoveries during the renaissance

The Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the world. Mona Lisa presumably was the wife of a Florantine merchant.

Classical Humanism shaped the world in which we live today, from the arts to economics.

Jesus and Muhammad were two people whose beliefs were quite similar. Despite the different religion they were both individuals who established as well as strengthened the religion of their choice.

Da Vinci wasn't just a painter and inventor; his work was instrumental in the development of knowledge of the human anatomy.

Roger Bacon's name is not familiar to most people, but to many he is considered the Father of Science.

The contraversial and long awaited "The Da Vinci Code" is now playing at theatres world wide. What will be the result? Religious revival or religious revulsion?

The Da Vinci Code is a condensed film version of a fictionalization of a academic theory. It is a successful moody quadruple mystery. There remains a questionable expansion of Howard's creative philosophy eschewing limits and strict patterns.

On May 19, 2006, the most anticipated movie of the year, "The Da Vinci Code," will premier, staring Tom Hanks, with Ron Howard as the director. No doubt millions of people will line up with eager anticipation to see the movie, but I won't be one of them.

This is a review of the move The Da Vinci Code which is set to be released on DVD this month.

Some of Leonardo da Vinci's best ideas and creations.

Compare and contrast essay that includes formal and contextual analysis of a Dali's Madonna Corpusculaire (1952) vs. Leonardo da Vinci's Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and the Infant Saint John (1505-1507)

As an avid fan of word games and puzzles it should come as no surprise that amongst my favorite movies is The Da Vinci Code. The movie, directed by Ron Howard, is based on the book of the same name by best-selling author, Dan Brown.

The Fibonacci sequence of numbers, 1,1,2,3,5,8,13...figures importantly in Dan Brown's bestseller, the Da Vinci Code. Fibonacci was an Italian mathematician with a curious history.

Will the first summer blockbuster of 2006, The Da Vinci Code, be wonderful or horrible? Informed speculation follows.

Michelangelo and Da Vinci where artistic innovators; through there usage of powerful imagery, vivid colors and their unconventional ways of creating depth and volume in their works they stationed them selves as two of the worlds great artistic giants

In the publishing world and in Hollywood, there is a long standing rule: If you want to sell a book or a movie, create a controversy. Conspiracy theories tend to generate a first rate market.

That Da Vinci, he had his nose into everything. In addition to painting and inventing, he was also quite the fossil expert, proposing ideas that are commonly accepted today in a time when superstition still drew up the rules of science.

This authentic Italian cuisine in downtown St Paul opened in the fall of 1999 with a mission of letting diners have true Italian experience without being in Italy.

It is pointed out that in one letter that Leonardo wrote to the Cardinal of Aragon in 1517 he hints that the Mona Lisa was probably a lover of the artist's sponsor, the Florentine nobleman Giuliano de Medici. And that supposed union resulted in a child or children.

A Mona Lisa expert recently uncovered to burial place of the real Mona Lisa.

Was the Jewish Passover Seder a prophetic precursor to the Last Supper? From menus to meanings, the parallels are amazing.

A journey into the fascinating mind but elusive life of Leonardo Da Vinci

In my town we have an art museum and it has housed an exhibit of Leonardo's work for some time now. It will soon be moving on, so I went to see it today.

Art is valuable to many for its power to visually communicate a message; however, to some, it's chief value rests in its dollar-value. Many scheming theives have taken advantage of any opportunity to steal art from museums.

Brown's claim is the mystery of Jesus' marriage to Mary Magdelene. Well, now that he has announced it, we do not have to go on a quest for the Holy Grail, as Langdon and Sophie do. We are left to choose between the religion of Pastor Dan and the religion of Christ.

The Da Vinci Code begins with the murder of the curator of the Louvre Gallery in Paris, France. Thus begins the film adaptation of Dan Brown's controversial potboiler.

This is a review of the video game, The Da Vinci Code. If you liked the movie, you'll like the game.

Essay on the role of curiosity in human life

The NuVinci is a bike based on the 1490s sketch of Leonardo da Vinci. He created a simple sketch of a bike that seemed to show the ride's rear hub having an infinite number of gears.

What do Leonardo Da Vinci, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Chelsea Clinton, Lisa Simpson, Hank Aaron, Liv Tyler, and Jerry Seinfeld all have in common? All are vegetarians.

Until very recently, there was very little historical documentation to verify the true identity of the lady portrayed in Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The true answer is revealed after almost 600 years of speculation.

Pre-schoolers and elementary school children can be introduced to art history in a subtle and non-threatening way. The word "history" alone can make some parents cringe.

The Renaissance, which lasted from about 1400 to 1600, brought with it a fresh look at the world of horses.

A brief overview of four major renaissance artists and their contributions to humanity

Art is an important element of a society's ability to translate its religious belief to its members and to the world. Religion uses verbal arts, music, and pictorial arts in order to preserve its traditions and messages.

A paper that looks at the similarities and differences of Early Christian and Renaissance art.

How Christians can identify with the Jewish Passover

With the Da Vinvi Code, Jesus Christ is everywhere. Here are some of the places you may have been missed him.

France and the United Arab Emirates have agreed a new deal that will see the famous French landmark museum appear in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

When human sickness began, and how it was treated in past civilizations.

The Louvre, arguably the world's most famous art museum, is home to some of the most renowned artwork from all time. Learn a bit more about this wonderful location before heading off on your Paris vacation!

Before you plan your romantic trip to Italy, be sure you know about romantic towns in Italy that are slightly off the beaten path. Learn more about several Italian towns that are less known but just as romantic!

Europe is great place to travel to, and a place where most Americans feel the most comfortable outside our own country. By flying no-frills carriers like Ryanair and Easyjet, traveling throughout Europe has never been easier or as inexpensive.

Nine years ago I had my eyes tested by an Optometrist because I was having trouble seeing anything at a distance. It was found that I am near-sighted.

Helicopters may be a recent invention, but the concepts go as far back as ancient China, with stops along the historical timeline in DaVinci's Europe.

As 2006 draws to a close, we're all thinking about the biggest events of the past year. But what seemed important 10 years ago? Or 50? Or 5,000?

Beginning in prehistoric times, swimming has grown to a worldwide recreational activity and Summer Olympic sport.

Turin looks forward to welcoming the international spotlight, having won the bidding for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Thus, Turin will be a prime tourist destination. However, there are other places to see in the city before and after the Olympic events.

The defining characteristic of what makes a Christian any different from anyone else in the world, is love.

The Renaissance, French for "rebirth," was a humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning. It originated in Italy in the fifteenth-century and later spread throughout Europe.

How an adult with AADD is forced to live, why they are often called "crazy," their problems with focus, impulsivity, weak potential, boredom, restlessness and blurting, a call for understanding.

Many of Europe's larger airports have more storefronts than the average shopping mall. Savvy shoppers can use their airport layover time to get ahead on their holiday shopping.

Bipolar Disorder is an often puzzling disorder characterized by mood swings. What are the symptoms of this disorder and what treatments are available to help?

Barreling down Niagara Falls, ascending Mount Everest, and skydiving may be well known accomplishments, but they started with one person; one daredevil.

Milan, the exciting fashion capital of Europe, with a cultural and night life to match.

Alchemists have a bad rap today, but what they were really doing for hundreds of years was seeking after knowledge...they wanted to understand their world...and make money while doing so, of course. When did alchemy turn into chemistry, and how?

Italy offers so much for the visitor. It is important to learn the history, hear the music, see the artwork and worship in the cathedrals. But most importantly, take the time to know the people. Your life will be richer as a result.

Presents the history of the formation of the Society of Jesus and its significance in modern day times.

Humans have always been concerned with discovering who - and why - we are; the Renaissance was the ultimate time of exploration for these questions

An explaination and insight into the history behind Passover as well as a look at how the holiday is celebrated today.

There are a lot of similarities between the holidays of Passover and Easter. We can learn a lot from these similarities and should learn to appreciate all religious faiths.

The spiritual meaning of both the Christian and Hebrew observance is where unity is possible, for all are seeking a way to give a special praise and thanks to our creator who has faithfully sustained us even through the worst of times in history.

breaking down Christian methology and its use in literature

This is a essay comparing and contrasting who Jesus and Mohammed is. What are the key similarities and differences between these holy men?

Christian Seders provide a "batized" version of Passover. Do these dinners help Christians connect with the story of Easter or are they simply stealing Jewish culture?

Using the Scriptures and historical information to reconstruct a possible chronology of the life of Jesus.

The Book of Daniel tells us that it is the 4th beast who is the one who will change the times and the law, not Messiah!

Oppression, fear, and rejection: these are all themes within the Metropolitan Community Church. Their ultimate concern is to combat the negative concepts of gays and lesbians and offer a religious view that promotes acceptance.

Judaism and Christianity has spread around the world and have managed to become the world's two largest religions. They have similar beliefs and major differences, which has drove them apart for thousands of years.

Ever feel like you want to ditch the tourist look? Feel at home when you travel, meet local folks and make friends, learn the ins and outs, and have unique experiences.

The dating of Easter has been a problem that has plagued Christians since its earliest years. Even today there are differences in the dates of Easter between the Western and Eastern churches.

A brief overview of the history and meaning behind the celebration on communion. Seeks to answer the purpose of the communion mean: eating Christ's body (transubstantiation), symbolizing Christ's sacrifice, or a symbolic celebration with physical implications?

With Easter coming up soon I thought I would write a little about it. I often wonder if most people know the real reason for Easter.