Describe a painting or work of art | Speaking for IELTS PDF Download

You should say:

• When did you see this work of art?
• Where did you see it?
• What does it look like?
• And explain why you like it.

Sample Answer:

• I’d like to talk about one of the most popular paintings in the world- the Mona Lisa which was painted by an Italian artist- Leonardo DaVinci. This masterpiece was acclaimed as the most recognized and most visited artwork in the history of art. The woman sits markedly upright in an armchair with her arms folded to depict Lisa as a virtuous woman and faithful wife. The painting was one of the first portraits to depict the sitter in front of an imaginary landscape, and Leonardo was one of the first painters to use the toughest drawing technique of all time. 
• The painting is so famous as there are so many hypotheses about it. What attracts me the most about this painting is the Mona Lisa’s charming smile. It’s not only the most beautiful feature on her face but also has lots of mysteries. Some people said that her smile looks different from different angles and it has been at the center of much debate and speculation over the years. The artist created a painting that is worth a thousand words and has become the iconic painting of all time. I personally think Mona Lisa is truly an impressive painting, after all, it was painted by the great Leonardo DaVinci.