de insight and understanding of the modes and patterns of human life. ... This would prevent possible ethnic clashes when hard times arise, for instance the LA riots. During the LA riots in South Central LA, African Americans destroyed Korean businesses using the Rodney King verdict as an excuse. ...
One of the most famous paintings in all of historyy was created during this period: the portrait of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, also known as La Gioconda, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. ... Mona Lisa's mysterious smile evocative and the aliveness of the painting is a product of Leonardo de Vinci's study of nature. ...
After he finished his apprenticeship, Leonardo began work for the ruler of Florence, Lorenzo de Medici. ... He completed his most famous portrait La Gioconda (Mona Lisa). ... His notebooks and paintings passed into the possession of his favorite student and long-time friend Francesco de Melzi, who had traveled to France with Leonardo in 1516. ...
