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number 31 January Video Review Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci is probably the most famous painting in the world.It was created more than five hundred years ago. Nevertheless, for more than three hundred years after the painting was completed it had been almost entirely unknown. Mona Lisa, perceived by many as a colorful portrait of a femme fatal famous for its mysterious smile, started to become popular only some hundred and fifty years ago. On the other hand, Leonardo da Vinci, its creator and the greatest genius of the Renaissance age, did not bask in fame back in his time.

Unlike his prominent contemporaries, such as Raphael or Michelangelo, da Vinci failed to complete most of his projects or bring his inventions to life. Being already in his fifties da Vinci painted Mona Lisa, a portrait of a Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondos wife, which explains why the painting is often called La Giaconda in Italy. Mona, in turn, is a contraction from Italian "ma donna", which means "my lady". Leonardo never handed over the portrait to del Giocondo because he probably never considered it finished.

Years later Napoleon took Mona Lisa to his bedroom; it was also stolen from Louvre Museum once, which finally brought it a worldwide fame. But eventually the portrait got back to Louvre, where it stays to date.2. King Tuthankhamuns tomb is full of ancient artworks devoted to this legendary Egyptian ruler. The Golden mask is one of them. Preserved in the Museum of Cairo it shows its visitors the luxury and sophisticated taste of King Tut. It is a masterpiece that is almost impossible to copy. Seven coffins of the King Tuts tomb bear the embossment of Tuthankhamuns face, each being an artwork of exquisite beauty.

The Golden Throne is another masterpiece containing relief images of King and Queen, which tells us the story of their love. On top of these wonders, there are over one hundred pieces of the finest jewelry found inside the tomb. Art in ancient Egypt was made for religious purposes and, apart from its beauty, reveals a lot about the ancient times that have been long gone. Works CitedBBC Chanel 5. "The Mona Lisa - Every Picture Tells a Story." Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 5 Feb. 2014. Web. 31 Jan. 2015.

Heritage Key. "King Tut - The Boy Kings Treasures." Online video clip. YouTube. YouTube, 3 Dec. 2014. Web. 31 Jan. 2015.