You know, you don’t have to be an art aficionado to recognize the Mona Lisa or know a thing or two about Picasso or Michelangelo. Seriously, when was the last time a smile left you as puzzled as hers? Honestly, is she hiding a secret or just trying to remember where she left her keys? It’s one of art history’s greatest enigmas and yet, here we are—so enthralled by her that she’s practically become the OG meme queen! Before the internet existed, the Mona Lisa was already in a league of her own, inspiring countless variations that might make you forget what the original even looked like.

And she’s not alone in her memeworthy glory! If you’re scrolling through Twitter and stumble upon the “Art History Memes for Aesthetic Fiends” page, well, brace yourself. With over 50,000 followers, it’s a haven for art and meme lovers alike, showcasing classic comments on how art imitates life in the most entertaining ways. So, get comfy and let’s explore the unforgettable journey of the Mona Lisa as she transformed from a curious painting into a global icon—seriously, how did she become the universal mood we all resonate with today?

You needn’t study art to have heard of Picasso, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci or the Mona Lisa. Especially the Mona Lisa. The lady with the smile. Is she sad? Is she happy? We might never know. She’s memorable. That much we do know. The Mona Lisa was the mother of memes since before memes were even a thing. There have been so many variations of the famous painting that you’d be forgiven for forgetting what the original looked like.

But the Mona Lisa isn’t the only memeworthy work of art that’s providing people with endless entertainment. Twitter page Art History Memes for Aesthetic Fiends has over 50 thousand followers. All art and meme lovers. Keep scrolling for some classic examples of life imitating art. And find out how the Mona Lisa became a global icon.

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