Q: What's the deal with the mona lisa? I mean, it's a cool painting and it looks nice.. but why do people think it's so mysterious and enigmatic? Like, it's just a portrait of some lady. What's all the hubbub about?
A: the mona lisa didn't really enter pop culture until it was stolen from paris in 1911. it might have gained a sense of mystery because everyone was wondering where the heck it was for 2 years