Can You Tell if These Art History *Facts* Are Real or Internet Lies?
Did Van Gogh really eat yellow paint? Was the Mona Lisa ever stolen? Let’s find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Dutch painter (1853–1890) famous for bold colors and emotive brushstrokes—think Starry Night vibes.
Leonardo da Vinci’s early-1500s portrait of a mysterious woman—probably Lisa Gherardini—housed in the Louvre.
An art movement from the 1950s–’60s celebrating consumer culture—famous faces include Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
An anonymous UK street artist known for cheeky, stencil-based graffiti that roasts politics and pop culture.
The practice of decorating sculptures or architecture in color—common in ancient Greece and Rome before fading over time.
