Mona Lisa Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa (; or La Gioconda , ) is a half-length portrait painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci that has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world". The "Mona Lisa" is also one of the most valuable paintings in the world. It holds the Guinness World Record for the highest known insurance valuation in history at $100 million in 1962, which is worth nearly $800 million in 2017. The painting is thought to be a
Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts is named after Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts The Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts has been established by the World Cultural Council as a means of acknowledgment to those who offer a positive message to mankind through different expressions of art. It is conferred upon a renowned artist whose work constitutes a significant contribution to the artistic legacy of the world. The award has been presented biennially since 1999. The qualifying jury is constituted of internationally renowned artists, authorities, and members of the World Cultural Council. The prize consists of a diploma, a