Sunday, March 21, 2010

Monalisa









Monalisa's smile
evokes mysterious aura
classical, timeless.

Some notes:

While browsing through flickr.com to look for a pic that would accompany this post of mine, I kinda feel so sad coz' I saw several uploaded portraits of Monalisa being mutilated, lots of which I couldn't stomach. Why have people so become uncanny with such a classic work of a renowned painter, Leonardo da Vinci? I could only surmise that these poor and idiotic people must have failed their subject in Humanities where Monalisa is one subject matter discussed about and are out to make a revenge on a lifeless portrait. 





Written for One Single Impression (Prompt: Aura)
Posted by Amity at Sunday, March 21, 2010
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55 comments:

  1. hopeSunday, March 21, 2010 2:55:00 PM

    Lovely :)

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  2. Rinkly RimesSunday, March 21, 2010 3:01:00 PM

    All icons seem to shout out 'Debase and mutilate me'!

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  3. Stan SkiSunday, March 21, 2010 4:18:00 PM

    I don't condone it, but even Da Vinci must have realised that every action produces a reaction.

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  4. CreativitySunday, March 21, 2010 4:55:00 PM

    S, Very Much True Dear :) :) Beautiful Smile of MONALISA :) :)

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  5. anthonynorthSunday, March 21, 2010 5:11:00 PM

    Yes, definitely a timeless smile.

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  6. KParthasarathiSunday, March 21, 2010 5:53:00 PM

    If aura is that distinctive and intangible quality surrounding a person, this small verse in a few well chosen and apt words has succinctly brought out the feeling of radiance surrounding the legendary Monalisa and her enigmatic smile.
    A short and sweet poem indeed.

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  7. Loch RobSunday, March 21, 2010 8:12:00 PM

    I have had a chance to see the Mona Lisa in person in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The place is unbelievable along with this exquisite painting. Your poem captures the essence of her smile.

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  8. gautami tripathySunday, March 21, 2010 8:52:00 PM

    Perfect post!

    as a dirge it sucks!

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  9. Vinay Leo R.Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:00:00 PM

    oh yes, the painting does have a timeless enchanting aura i think! well said Amity.

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  10. Sherri B.Monday, March 22, 2010 3:24:00 AM

    Very well put...if only she knew what a worldwide legend her subtle smile has become.

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  11. AnonymousMonday, March 22, 2010 4:00:00 AM

    Like Rob, I've also seen the Mona Lisa in person, but what people don't often realize is how small it is... barely two feet tall, yet it still has that mystical presence you speak about.

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  12. Tammie LeeMonday, March 22, 2010 6:05:00 AM

    you have honored this portrait with your poem.

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  13. MojoMonday, March 22, 2010 6:08:00 AM

    Strangely enough, DaVinci never considered the Mona Lisa to be very good. But the painting does have that near-mystic quality about it.

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  14. RobinMonday, March 22, 2010 6:21:00 AM

    I, too, saw this in Paris, and it is so powerful and definitely possesses an aura. Well put.

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  15. SandyCarlsonMonday, March 22, 2010 8:41:00 AM

    What do we look for in her? I often wonder. We hold the magic we seek, I think.

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  16. CarinaMonday, March 22, 2010 9:28:00 AM

    I have to believe that the subject had a healthy sense of humor. Maybe she would have a chuckle at some of them. (Not all, of course. There are some sick people out there.)

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  17. Carlos GesmundoMonday, March 22, 2010 10:13:00 AM

    Lovely take on the prompt, Amity. She does have that timeless aura.

    Best wishes.

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  18. miaMonday, March 22, 2010 4:03:00 PM

    succinct & classic as this poem is...the aura of mystery never fades.

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  19. zoya gautamMonday, March 22, 2010 4:25:00 PM

    hi amity ,

    the will to cause pain per se

    the will to mutilate beauty

    _all a matter of the mind , & psychiatry ..

    thank u for ur beautiful poem amity ..

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  20. PattiMonday, March 22, 2010 8:43:00 PM

    Oh she(he?) does have that aura that sure makes people wonder! Nice job!

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  21. Travelling RantsTuesday, March 23, 2010 1:11:00 AM

    Well we can not find why peolle use to do this nor can we very much stop them unless they feel.

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  22. AnyaTuesday, March 23, 2010 2:48:00 AM

    Wow!!
    The mona Lisa always BEAUTIFUL !!!
    ( I have seen this painting in real :-)
    I make also drawings Amity
    but not I'm not famous ........ LOL

    (@^.^@)

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  23. Cassiopeia RisesTuesday, March 23, 2010 4:43:00 AM

    This is lovely. Only she knows what lies behind that smile.



    Melanie

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  24. AmityTuesday, March 23, 2010 10:31:00 AM

    Hope;

    Thanks dear!

    :)

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  25. AmityTuesday, March 23, 2010 10:32:00 AM

    Brenda;

    Yeah, i think so! Thanks so much! :)

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  26. AmityTuesday, March 23, 2010 10:33:00 AM

    Stan;

    Maybe you're right...:))

    Thanks Stan!

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  27. AmityTuesday, March 23, 2010 10:42:00 AM

    Sahana;

    you must have that kind of smile, too!

    thanks dear!

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  28. AmityTuesday, March 23, 2010 10:43:00 AM

    Anthony;

    Yeah, you're right! :)

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  29. Tumblewords:Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:08:00 AM

    Her aura is amazing! I always suspect the 'mutilators' are people who have too much time and too little brain.

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  30. LenaWednesday, March 24, 2010 12:51:00 AM

    That's a nice haiku, Amity.

    And you know some people step over the boundaries of fun. We can't help it.

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  31. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:15:00 PM

    KP;

    Yes, maybe...:)

    Thanks so much!

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  32. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:16:00 PM

    Hi Rob;

    Wow...lucky for you...:)

    Seeing it in real would be a dream come true for me.. :)

    Thanks Rob!

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  33. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:18:00 PM

    Gautami;

    Thanks you so much!

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  34. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:20:00 PM

    Leo;

    Yeah, it is! I enjoyed that lesson when i was in college and its being timeless remained in my memory!

    Thanks so much!

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  35. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:21:00 PM

    Sweetest...

    Yeah, they should know...:)

    Thanks a lot dear!

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  36. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:27:00 PM

    Joseph;

    That's so lucky of you!

    Haven't seen it but the aura we are talking about was discussed way back in college and it has remained in my head!

    Thanks so much!

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  37. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:36:00 PM

    Tammie;

    Thanks!

    :)

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  38. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:37:00 PM

    Mojo;

    Maybe...but even Da Vinci did not know that his portrait will become a classic...

    Thanks Majo!

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  39. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:49:00 PM

    Robin;

    how lucky you are...:)

    thanks for coming by!

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  40. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:50:00 PM

    Sandy;

    Yeah...maybe...:)

    Thanks a lot!

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  41. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:51:00 PM

    Carina;

    You maybe right, who knows that (chuckle) she tried to control is what makes her aura definitely mythical?

    Thanks a lot!

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  42. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:51:00 PM

    Carlos;

    You are right!

    Thanks so much!

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  43. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:52:00 PM

    Mia;

    Thank you so much dear!

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  44. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:53:00 PM

    Zoya;

    Thanks a lot dear!

    :)

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  45. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:54:00 PM

    Patti;

    It made me wonder (he/she?)...is that what the smile means? thus coming out with a mysterious smile?

    Thanks dear!

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  46. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:57:00 PM

    TRavelling Rants;

    Yeah, maybe, they are people sick in the mind!

    Thanks so much for sharing ur thoughts!

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  47. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 1:59:00 PM

    Cassiopeia/Melanie;

    yeah, right!

    thanks Melanie, and have a nice day!

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  48. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 2:00:00 PM

    Anya;

    You paint? wow...wonderful..have u tried doing a portrait of u and Kareltje? I wish to see and have one for me! lols!

    Thanks dear! Meow Kareltje!

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  49. AmityWednesday, March 24, 2010 2:02:00 PM

    Sue;

    you must be right!

    thanks so much dear!

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  50. Aayushi MehtaThursday, March 25, 2010 1:40:00 AM

    Such a simple and lovely poem! :)
    And yeah, you're right about the monalisa portrait, that's just sad!

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  51. AmityThursday, March 25, 2010 9:22:00 AM

    Hi Aayushi;

    Thanks dear!

    :)

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  52. AnonymousFriday, March 26, 2010 11:55:00 PM

    enchanting!

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  53. totomaiSaturday, March 27, 2010 9:42:00 PM

    until now, lots and lots of studies / myths / facts are arising about Mona Lisa. we may never know.

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  54. AmityMonday, March 29, 2010 10:20:00 AM

    Shedreams;

    Thanks so nuch!

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  55. AmityMonday, March 29, 2010 10:21:00 AM

    Totomai;

    Yeah, you are right...

    Studies has not come to an end yet, and that's what makes it timeless, too!

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