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Oct 2021
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Episode #84: Art Fact and Fiction: Is "M...

Jennifer Dasal/ArtCurious
About this episode
In our tenth season, we’re going at art history with a skeptical eye and a myth-busting attitude to uncover the fictions and facts about some of our favorite artists. We’re starting our season today with this fascinating theory: Is the Mona Lisa really just a portrait of Leonardo da Vinci in drag? Please SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW our show on Apple Podcasts and FO ... Show More
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