57 pages • 1 hour read
Nicholas DayThe Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity
Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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How are Leonardo Da Vinci and Pablo Picasso portrayed in The Mona Lisa Vanishes? What contrasts or similarities does Nicholas Day draw between the two artists?
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How does Day explore the nature of fame and celebrity throughout the book? How does the reputation and reception of the Mona Lisa change over time?
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How did historical events in Renaissance Italy impact the creation of the Mona Lisa and Leonardo’s life more generally? What does The Mona Lisa Vanishes suggest about the impacts of wider historical events upon individual lives?
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