tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post1649375684334692305..comments2024-03-18T18:22:15.663-07:00Comments on Rainbow: Mona Lisakaykualahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-2831984268185362102012-11-18T16:38:45.119-08:002012-11-18T16:38:45.119-08:00Can't say I'm a huge fan of the portrait m...Can't say I'm a huge fan of the portrait myself, but I like the history and the "fun" it has created over the years. Nice historic poem!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-3310912077368766542012-11-17T15:45:40.922-08:002012-11-17T15:45:40.922-08:00hope you have a great weekend friend....travel lig...hope you have a great weekend friend....travel light...we have a long weekend next weekBrian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-57509721811695555412012-11-17T15:33:43.728-08:002012-11-17T15:33:43.728-08:00Yes there was always a crowd. When I was there we ...Yes there was always a crowd. When I was there we were led in group by group.There was strict crowd control.May be it's more difficult to blow it up now,I guess! Thanks Cressida!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-69802781623405998412012-11-17T15:30:48.835-08:002012-11-17T15:30:48.835-08:00Thanks SaraThanks Sarakaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-60136793094081632722012-11-17T15:24:53.794-08:002012-11-17T15:24:53.794-08:00Yes they were shocked I could well imagine!
HankYes they were shocked I could well imagine!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-83748052957638837402012-11-17T15:23:44.265-08:002012-11-17T15:23:44.265-08:00Thanks Sabio!Thanks Sabio!kaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-28631422324726349062012-11-17T15:23:12.108-08:002012-11-17T15:23:12.108-08:00When it was brought to Tokyo, it was vandalized. I...When it was brought to Tokyo, it was vandalized. It could have attracted extra attention in a new place. Thanks Victoria! ML was not just any lady even though she looked ordinary<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-82568520273397380322012-11-17T15:18:00.632-08:002012-11-17T15:18:00.632-08:00That is right Joy. There's that certain attrac...That is right Joy. There's that certain attraction for mischief!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-45899159925038279342012-11-17T15:16:44.761-08:002012-11-17T15:16:44.761-08:00I was disappointed
Not really anointed
So ordinar...I was disappointed <br />Not really anointed<br />So ordinary it looked<br />But it created spooks<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-78942323016040026422012-11-17T15:13:04.934-08:002012-11-17T15:13:04.934-08:00Yes, and we're not even sure of her true ident...Yes, and we're not even sure of her true identity.<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-82933417967226097772012-11-17T15:11:14.394-08:002012-11-17T15:11:14.394-08:00It was only returned after 2 years in 1913
HankIt was only returned after 2 years in 1913<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-18450508084201268492012-11-17T15:09:47.994-08:002012-11-17T15:09:47.994-08:00I didn't know that! Yes there could have been....I didn't know that! Yes there could have been.In fact having passed through many hands for over 500 years one of the restorers could have messed with it!<br /><br />Hank kaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-65349867311998698882012-11-17T15:06:20.046-08:002012-11-17T15:06:20.046-08:00Ninot Ma'am,
Looking at the prompt, a painting...Ninot Ma'am,<br />Looking at the prompt, a painting is easier I thought.Those band-boys sure knew how to appreciate that smile for a good send-off for you belles!<br />Thanks for favoring us with a BM pantun. It's certainly a privilege!<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-85769910982778749842012-11-17T08:09:50.924-08:002012-11-17T08:09:50.924-08:00I cannot stand the crowds...could not even really ...I cannot stand the crowds...could not even really get near it... That monstrous glass pryramid should be blown up by someone.That is what the Perugian employee should have done instead of vandalising the Mona Lisa. Cressida de Novahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169216942864690995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-55116028289046635532012-11-17T07:18:05.800-08:002012-11-17T07:18:05.800-08:00Hi Hank! So very well penned!! A great story and a...Hi Hank! So very well penned!! A great story and all in rhyme that is entertaining, fluid and unforced-impressive:-) Saravhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289212188617046645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-89741855980178887302012-11-16T14:55:36.596-08:002012-11-16T14:55:36.596-08:00Yes I have been in that room. Everyone there wait...Yes I have been in that room. Everyone there waited in expectation, but the experience for me was that of ordinariness, the picture was tiny on the wall and somehow the people gazing there in their first sight of the painting were just in shock at how small it was.Tigerbritehttp://www.planetcyerluz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-51767530884257986842012-11-16T11:05:31.425-08:002012-11-16T11:05:31.425-08:00Fun exploration of this icon.Fun exploration of this icon.Sabio Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963476276106907984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-74205752088862739572012-11-16T11:04:19.195-08:002012-11-16T11:04:19.195-08:00I've never seen her, either, and was surprised...I've never seen her, either, and was surprised at the small size as this photo shows. I recently read "Killing Kennedy" and there was an impressive discussion about Jackie Kennedy's efforts to bring her to the USA and the extensive security surrounding her transport and exhibition which included the Secret Service! And now another poet/artist has payed her tribute.Victoriahttp://liv2write2day.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-57630987245059012832012-11-16T07:31:02.289-08:002012-11-16T07:31:02.289-08:00Once art becomes a symbol, it attracts all kinds o...Once art becomes a symbol, it attracts all kinds of craziness as well as reverence. Enjoyed this much, Hank.hedgewitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090696134322515899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-51388530529573841812012-11-16T06:18:49.651-08:002012-11-16T06:18:49.651-08:00When ever there is a value to it
Thieves will aris...When ever there is a value to it<br />Thieves will arise indeed<br />Never knew it was smaller though<br />Until I read your showPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-72255740525541448352012-11-16T03:00:23.403-08:002012-11-16T03:00:23.403-08:00Very intriguing subject of art indeed. I admire th...Very intriguing subject of art indeed. I admire the most talked about painting of a lady in the whole world. Did not know that it was stolen until I read it here.abdulhalimshahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238556448779778756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-43118550222898832222012-11-15T22:45:14.244-08:002012-11-15T22:45:14.244-08:00It's sad when such beautiful creations get sto...It's sad when such beautiful creations get stolen. I have never seen the Monalisa in reality, just read in books, but yes, I am intrigued by whatever I have read.Amrit Sinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333443172096537424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-38741707251917122952012-11-15T21:34:26.852-08:002012-11-15T21:34:26.852-08:00very nice..were you aware that painted under one e...very nice..were you aware that painted under one eye is his initials, and presumably under the other eye the initials of the model? either he was trying to just be poetic or clever, or maybe he guessed they'd be seen somehow in the future....just something to think about..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-5258317287861968052012-11-15T20:31:55.774-08:002012-11-15T20:31:55.774-08:00I am not surprised at all that you chose Mona Lisa...I am not surprised at all that you chose Mona Lisa, combining your love for art and poetry.<br /><br />Made its way into books, movies, songs. When I was in Form Six, before leaving for Canada, a local school boy band dedicated us this song . Senyum Monalisa. They sang it to us in the school open yard and caused quite a stir!<br /><br />Adakah engkau, ataupun khayalan<br /><br />Senyum Monalisa<br /><br />Pelukismu yang kini tiada<br />Membuat dirimu terkenal di bumi<br />Tiada putih, hitam atau kuning<br />Semua manusia kagum kepadamu<br /><br />Senyuman cinta ataupun sindiran<br /><br />Senyum Monalisaninotazizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491437553562159354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1980374748220249244.post-51978666050681285882012-11-15T20:24:01.428-08:002012-11-15T20:24:01.428-08:00Thanks Mary! That's right! I was disappointed ...Thanks Mary! That's right! I was disappointed myself. It was smaller than I had imagined. I saw it many years ago. When I walked over to another section, and I saw Venus de Milo, it looked more intriguing. In any case other bigger paintings around the Museum caught my eye better. If not knowing of it, Mona Lisa seemed just another painting.<br /><br />Hankkaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.com