PDQ, the story behind that photo is interesting - but the photo still speaks for itself. It is not a lie. I would be curious as to where you found that information. I agree with you, it is wrong to give out an incorrect story about a picture.   The viewer can see what they wish.

I don't think we will ever know what made the Mona Lisa smile, but I would hate to think that you consider the painting to be a lie because there are so many interpretations. What a dull world we would live in if all we had were "facts"!

"Yep, and science majors will study those fact while liberal arts majors will throw them out if they fail to re-enforce their pre-conceived opinions."

Sounds like you have your own preconceived opinion at work there!   You completely missed the point about using the facts. You can study them all you wish, but if you do not know what they mean it is usless information. That is where liberal arts take over. You need a balance and I hope you are not as biased as you are making yourself out to be.

What is with all the italics???