Art Blog http://heritageinventory.com/artblog/ A Heritage Inventory & Appraisal Services, L.L.C. blog on what is going on in the world of art. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:37:41 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mona Lisa's Smile Been pondering the age old question of Mona Lisa's identity?

Here's an academic answer:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080114/wl_nm/germany_mona_lisa_dc

And a related novel: ]]> http://heritageinventory.com/artblog/2008/01/mona_lisas_smile.html http://heritageinventory.com/artblog/2008/01/mona_lisas_smile.html News Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:37:41 -0700 Art Fiction I just finished reading "The Art Thief" by Noah Charney and it seems that art is commanding a greater presence in the world of fiction. For those interested there is a wide array from stories of theft, to mysteries, to plots that are derived from or based around a famous work of art. Here is a list for your consideration:

The Art Thief

Angels & Demons

The Birth of Venus

Artemisia

Strapless

Girl with the Pearl Earring

Ian Pears' Art History Mysteries

Headlong

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