A Closer Look - Episode 1: The Mona Lisa

Did you know that the average visitor to the Louvre spends 17 seconds looking at Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa? But that scientific research also shows that our physical and mental health improve when we stop, slow down and look closely at a single work of art for a sustained amount of time? In Limelight Arts Travel’s series, A Closer Look, our experts guide you through the process of looking at a work of art in context, revealing the hidden details and stories that lie behind the masterpiece.

In Episode 1 of A Closer Look, Dr Kathleen Olive discusses Leonardo's masterpiece.

If you’re looking for a high resolution image of the Mona Lisa, then this one on Wikimedia Commons allows you to zoom right into all the splendid detail.

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Dr Kathleen Olive

Dr Kathleen Olive is one of Australia’s best-known cultural tour leaders, with over fifteen years’ experience leading tours to Western Europe, North America, Australasia and Japan. 

Kathleen is particularly known for her expertise in Italy, and she holds a PhD in Italian Studies from the University of Sydney. She lived and studied in Italy for a number of years, has published her research in highly-regarded academic journals, and speaks fluent Italian. 
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