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The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity

Published in
2023
4.13
on Goodreads (3,703)

Description

The book tells the story of the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa painting from the Louvre Museum in Paris. It looks at the aftermath and impact of the shocking art heist, including how it propelled the Mona Lisa to global fame and turned it into the celebrity painting it is today.
Age
10-14
Text complexity
proficient
Length
288 pages

Why to read

  • Learn about a pivotal event in art history
  • Gain insights into Leonardo da Vinci's life
  • Understand the cultural significance of the Mona Lisa
  • Explore the mystery and intrigue surrounding the heist