Leonardo da Vinci's painting the 'Mona Lisa' has intrigued people,because it is uncertain as to whether the woman in the picture is smiling or not.According to the research presented in your textbook,the ambiguity of the Mona Lisa 'smile' is due to:

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The ambiguity of the Mona Lisa's smile is due to a by-product of the human visual system, specifically the perception of emotion in facial expressions. The painting has both subtle positive and negative emotional cues which can create the impression of a smile or a neutral expression depending on the viewer's interpretation.

Leonardo Da Vinci's Painting the 'Mona Lisa' Has Intrigued People,because