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    Do you ever wonder why Leonardo Da Vinci was important to the Renaissance times besides for his artwork? This essay will go over his personal life, inventions and contributions, what society was like during the Renaissance times, and his personalities. Caterina Da Vinci gave birth to Leonardo Da Vinci on April 15th, 1452. He was born during the Renaissance times in the Italian city of Vinci. Leonardo was one of the most highly admired and important people of the Renaissance. He was very much…

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    Leonardo da Vinci was born on 1452 in Anchiano, Tuscany, which is now known as Italy today. This essay will be talking about Leonardo Da Vinci. I will be talking about his inventions to scientists who have been inspired by him. If your not the type of person who wants to read about Leonardo Da Vinci then stop reading now. Da Vinci has one of the most intriguing personality in the history of western art. He was trained as a painter and sculptor. Even though da Vinci is mostly known for his…

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    Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo Da Vinci embodied the Renaissance Spirit by displaying humanism, having a passion for learning and had many different talents. The Renaissance was a period of rebirth.It brought back Roman and Greek ideas, and displayed more worldly thoughts. The birthplace of the renaissance was Florence, Italy which is actually where Leonardo Da Vinci lived for most of his life. He was the perfect renaissance man because he took part in so many different things. As you can see, he…

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    In Vinci, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452. Around the age of 13, da Vinci’s family moved to Florence. Young Leonardo received a poor formal education that did not exceed that of basic reading, writing and mathematics. While his formal education was lacking, Leonardo’s artistic abilities shown through very early in life. Around the age of 14, da Vinci began a long-lasting apprenticeship with Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence. He learned an extensive span of technical skills…

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    When it comes to hand drawings, we can not ignore the contributions made by Leonardo Di Serpiero da Vinci. He is a thoughtful, knowledgeable, versatile painter, astronomer, inventor, architect. He is good at sculpture, music, invention, construction, mathematics, physiology, physics, astronomy, geology and other subjects. He is not only versatile, but also diligent and prolific. It is reported that there are about 6000 pages of his manuscripts well preserved. Most of his scientific research…

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    Leonardo Da Vinci was a brilliant man and largely self-educated genius whose work is marveled by many from all over the world. He influenced and inspired those around him, because of his ingenious mind. Leonardo had a variety of interests, including painting, anatomy, flying, and other scientific studies. He had much interest in science and nature, but not much in religion and spiritual matters. Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 and was the illegitimate son of Ser Piero and a young…

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    Leonardo da vinci Birth: April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy Death: May 2, 1519 in Amboise, France Nationality: Italian Occupation: artist, painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist Source: Encyclopedia of World Biography, 2nd ed. 17 Vols. Gale Research, 1998. BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. He was one of the greatest minds of the Italian Renaissance, and his influence on the painting of the following…

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    is none other than Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci was not only a painter, he was also a sculptor, architect, musician, inventor and scientist. There are not many that were gifted in multiple aspects like him. His actions alone coined him the name "The Renaissance Man." On April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was born in wedlock in a farmhouse on the outside the village of Anchiano. He was the son of a Florentine notary named Ser Piero and a young girl named Caterina. When da Vinci turned 5, he moved…

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    Leonardo Da Vinci created some of the most iconic works of art throughout his career in painting. Those works of art include The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, these being his two most famous works. Since the 1500s copious amounts of money have been spent on protecting and restoring these works of art to ensure that future generations get to experience the artistry of Leonardo Da Vinci. These two works of art are greatly valued because they represent Da Vinci's passion for art, experimentation, and…

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    Leonardo Da Vinci Biography: Leonardo Da Vinci is simply known as genius. Possibly the greatest mind of all time was centuries ahead of the pack. Born 1452-1519, Da Vinci was a painter, architect, inventor, and a student of all things scientific. Widely known for being the artist of arguably the two most famous paintings EVER, the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. All of his artworks are believed to have a strong connected with science and nature. Da Vinci is self educated, allowing him to…

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