Leonardo da Vinci's greatest work of art, the Mona Lisa is celebrated today as a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. It's perhaps the most notable work of art in the world! Inside this informative, fact-filled book, readers learn the history of the famous artifact and how it came to be so popular. Readers also explore the figure in the painting and learn the reason for Mona Lisa's subtle yet mysterious smile. Photographs and primary sources help make this an enjoyable and effective reading experience.