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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 4 MIN

Mona Lisa’s Smirk and Other Renaissance Roasts

from Sketchy Past: The Funny Side of Art & Design History

Why does Mona Lisa look like she’s hiding a secret? And what was really going on behind those gilded Renaissance frames? In our first episode of Sketchy Past, we take a not-so-serious look at the world of Renaissance art—where gods had abs, babies looked like grumpy old men, and painters were basically Instagram influencers in tights. Join us as we unpack weird symbolism, feuding artists, and some questionable fashion choices of the 1500s. Art history has never been this much fun. 🎨😂🖼️

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Why does Mona Lisa look like she’s hiding a secret? And what was really going on behind those gilded Renaissance frames? In our first episode of Sketchy Past, we take a not-so-serious look at the world of Renaissance art—where gods had abs, babies...

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