We are cordially inviting you to become active participants, collaborators and contributors to our international student created web site resource. You can do so by choosing any one or more of the following options: Visit the "Why is the Mona Lisa Smiling?" Web Page1. Add your insight or reactions to the theories about who Mona Lisa was and why she is smiling as presented on the web site. Read in particular the Lillian Scwartz theory as well as the Rina de Firenze theory by clicking on our Contributions From The Field link. 2. Draw da Vinci cartoons: create graphics or animations or editorial cartoons about Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. See our Morph and the quiz reward for inspiration. 3. Write stories, poetry or your oun reflections about this five hundred your old enigma. How would you answer this question? Why is the Mona Lisa Smiling? 4. Insert your responses in the guestbook. Be sure to include your name, school, grade and geographic location. Send all cartoon and graphic submissions to: sjfeld@erols.com. Use these simple instructions to attach art to your e-mail.
Comments deemed the most reflective or insightful by our web team will receive our star award and will be featured on a special page created for the MidLink audience. The deadline for your submission is May 15. We look forward to your input as we expand our web site network of student contributors worldwide. Cordially, Steve Feld "Why is the Mona Lisa Smiling?" Team Head Coach