Lillian Schewartz is an American artist who was born in 1927. She was a pioneer in the development of computer technology in art in the 20th century. Computer technology was used in her many artworks, including graphics, films, video, animation, special effects, Virtual Reality and Multimedia, and her works were exhibited in The Museum of Modern Art as the first computer-based work (Lillian F. Schewartz: Digital Art&Art Analysis, 2001).
One of the most famous works of Lillian Schewartz is Mona Leo. On this series of images, obviously, we can see that she put part of Leonardo Da Vinci on that mysterious painting-Mona Lisa. One side of these images is an old and wrinkled face; the other side of these images is a young and beautiful face. Although there are apparent differences between these two faces, the amazing fact is that the outline of them are too similar so that these computer-made images are so harmonious! In such a case, one of the connotations behind this digital work is that Mona Lisa and Leonardo Da Vinci may be the same person (The Hidden Mona Lisa , 1986)! People are always interested in the mysterious smile of Mona Lisa, and try to interpret the real meaning of that smile and the relationship between Leonardo Da Vinci and Mona Lisa. With the help of computer technology, Lillian Schewartz compared the self-portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci and Mona Lisa, outlines of nose, mouth and face are coincide. Thus, it' s easy to associate that Mona Lisa may be a man instead of a young lady as we usually think. However, because of the lack of evidence and record, the controversy comes out. So, the other connotation is that the similarities between these two paintings are maybe because Leonardo Da Vinci used the same method to paint these two pictures. The mystery of Mona Lisa may be interpreted by the development of digital technology and the effort of digital artists like Lillian Schewartz.
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References:
LaFarge, Antoinette (1996, October ) . 'The Bearded Lady & the Shaven Man: Mona Lisa,
Meet Mona/Leo' . (p379-383)
Leonardo: The Journal of the International Society of Art, Science, and Technology, Vol.
29, No. 5
Retrieved Jan.13.2011
Lillian F. Schewartz: Digital Art&Art Analysis ( 2001, July, 14). Retrieved Jan. 13. 2011 The Hidden Mona Lisa (1986, APRIL, 8). Retrieved Jan. 13. 2011
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