Watch Mona Lisa talk and wave at the ‘World Classic Interactive Arts Exhibition’ in Beijing
The world-famous painting of Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa has been a favorite of art-lovers for centuries. And now she’s ready to answer questions — in Mandarin. A digital, interactive version of the renowned 16th century painting is one of 61 high-tech replicas breathing life into classical and ancient art works in the “World Classic Interactive Arts Exhibition” which opened in Beijing last week.
As is the case with the original painting in the Louvre in Paris, the digital Mona Lisa is the star attraction. She talks and waves to visitors, who ask her age and about her life. “Hello, I am the Mona Lisa. It’s nice to meet you,” she says in Mandarin. “The Last Supper” is another da Vinci painting digitally brought to life, and in which Jesus talks to the apostles and moves across the plasma canvas. The exhibit also includes a multimedia play by life-size replicas of ancient statues of Greek and Roman gods and goddess, who brag about their virtues and beauty while striking poses.
As the exhibit tries to reveal art in a new light, it also attempts to answer one of the most enduring questions in the world — what’s behind the Mona Lisa’s smile. When asked, the digital portrait is programmed to talk about how she became pregnant after the death of a child and about the sorrow and happiness in her life. She also acknowledges that many people find her smile mysterious.
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