Why is Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in such bad shape?
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" began deteriorating within his lifetime because he experimented with painting on dry plaster instead of using traditional fresco techniques.
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- Who was the first Mexican artist in the Louvre?
“Frida Kahlo was the first 20th-century Mexican artist to have a work bought by the Louvre, in 1939.”
Reference: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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How did a bus accident change Frida Kahlo's life?
Frida Kahlo began painting seriously while recovering from a bus accident she was in at age 18.
What is the most visited art museum in the world?
The Louvre in Paris is the world's most visited art museum. It is home to the Mona Lisa and was originally a royal palace.