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    Leonardo da Vinci was born April 15, 1452 in Anchiano, Italy and he died May 2, 1519 in Clos Luce, Amboise, France. He was 67 when he passed away. Leonardo was buried at Chapel of Saint-Huburt, in Amboise, France. Leonardo da Vinci name translates into Leonard from the town of Vinci. Leonardo was raised by his parents Caterina da Vinci & Piero Fruosino di Antonio da Vinci he was born to unmarried parents. His dad was a prominent notary, he was a public official that certified legal documents of…

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    Leonardo da Vinci Da Vinci was born April 15, 1452, in the hills of Tuscany outside the village of Anchiano. Da Vinci received a small amount of formal education beyond basic reading, writhing. and mathematics instructions when he was young. He learned metalworking, leather arts, carpentry, drawing, painting and sculpting outside his school or even from himself! Parents: Mom; Caterina (Da Vinchi I assume) Dad; Ser Piero Da Vinchi Step Mom; ????????…

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    the renaissance was that scholars proclaimed that they were re-awakening classical Roman culture” (History.com) Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15th, 1452 near a Tuscan town if Vinci, he apprenticed the sculptor and painter Andrea del Verrocchio. “In 1478 became…

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    draw a mask with no soul.” Without question Leonardo Da Vinci captured souls. His 15th Century contributions remain supreme whether they be in art, science, mathematics, engineering, writing or music. Such was Leonardo’s ability he enjoyed recognition and support as he created artworks such as the Mona Lisa and the less famous, Ginevra de benci. By comparison Zoe Young is contemporary Australian artist, a graduate in sculpture at the National…

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    net/the-last-supper.jsp http://www.leonardodavinci.net/the-mona-lisa.jsp One of Renaissance’s greatest contributors was Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was a true genius whose visionary works continue to be the subject of great admiration and contemplation. One his more notable works, perhaps even the most recognized painting in the world, is his masterpiece Mona Lisa. Another famous work of art from Leonardo da Vinci is The Last Supper. In addition, The Annunciation is classified as one of…

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    Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo was born in Italy near the city of Florence, outside the city of Vinci. In the book “The life of Da Vinci,” the author states that, “His last name da Vinci means he’s from Vinci. Leonardo became the apprentice of a Andrea del Verrocchio, a leading painter in Florence”(smith 6). Leonardo da Vinci was many things. In “The complete works” it states that “He was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, painter, sculptor, architect, musician and writer.” (paragraph…

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    Leonardo da vinci was born on April 15,1452 in Vinci,Italy. At the age of 5 leonard da vinci moved in with his dad and stepmothers. He study art under Andrea del Verrocchio. Leonardo da Vinci ‘s most famous art piece of is the Mona lisa which was made in 1503 and 1504 and famous piece of art he made is The Last Supper he made this in between 1495 and 1498, My opinion on Leonardo da Vinci’s is that he is a wonderful artist and he not only used Oil paints for his art he used science and…

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    Humanities – Art Research Paper Leonardo Da Vinci, writer, mathematician, inventor, and artist during the time of the Italian Renaissance. Born April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy, Da Vinci became interested with art at a young age. As a child he was sent by his father to become an apprentice to his good friend the painter and sculptor Andrea Del Verrocchio. By the time he was only 20 years old he was considered a master artist. Da Vinci’s first painting took him 3 years to complete, it is…

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    Florence called Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most talented individuals to live during the Renaissance period. Although Leonardo da Vinci was primarily known for the work done in the visual arts such as paintings, he manifested expertise in many different fields ranging from medicine, engineering, and even hydraulics. Leonardo da Vince was a ‘jack of many trades’ and his works and actions continue to affect people centuries after his death. In the visual arts, Leonardo da Vinci was a…

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    Many are familiar with Leonardo Da Vinci, and the greatness and mystery the name holds. Whether their knowledge comes from the famous painting of the Mona Lisa that hangs in La Louvre in France, or something far more simple as a the ninja turtle, the name is internationally renowned. With his skill and natural thirst for knowledge, Da Vinci was quite possibly the absolute finest mind to ever come out of the renaissance, greater than Michelangelo even, or dare the author say it, Van Eyck. What…

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