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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…

could completely finish it. However, while he was working on the "Battle of Anghiari", he was also working on one of his most popular paintings, the "Mona Lisa". This painting consists of nothing more than a woman smiling. There was much confusion about this painting, simply because no one knew the identity of the subject. Today the "Mona Lisa" hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, secured behind bulletproof glass. The work of art is seen as a national treasure by…

all-time. Leonardo da Vinci has frequently been described as the model of the “Renaissance man,” a man whose curiosity was equaled only by his powers of invention. Leonardo da Vinci is most renowned for his work as a painter, having assembled The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, two of the most famous and unique paints in all of mankind. Although, he also made great contributions in the fields of anatomy and engineering. For example, he produced the first accurate illustration of the…

Albrecht Durer was a creative genius that had skillfulness which was nearly unparalleled in his time, and that still holds true some five hundred years later. While the image produced by Albrecht Durer, St. Eustace is small in size it is huge in skill. The image has such realistic texture and detail that it is almost hard to look away from the skill exhibited and needed to create such a complicated and beautiful image. Not only do I want to talk about Durer himself, I want to talk about what the…

backwards and from right to left so no one knew what he was writing about. He called it mirror writing this is how he protected his notes or ideas from being stolen by the kingdoms. Leonardo is known for two paintings,”The Last Supper” and “The Mona Lisa.”…

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…

Umberto Boccioni Khamia Melvin Art 111 Ria Whestphal November 23 2015 Umberto Boccioni During your lifetime there is always a chance for you to be inspired by someone. Someone who is true to their self , their peers and their work. Umberto Boccioni happens to be an all-time favorite and an all-time source for inspiration , motivation ,and encouragement. Umberto Boccioni was born in Reggio Calabria which happens to be the southern part of Italy , On…

Maxfield Parrish, one of the most well known artists for his works that consisted of beautiful sceneries of distant foggy mountains in the background, classical stone architecture resembling Greek and Roman work, elegant figures of women covered in drapery, romantic landscapes filled with nature and the well-known “Parrish Blue” hue that was used often throughout his works. His luminous hues were what made Parrish different than any other artist. He had a similar style to the Art Nouveau…

I have chosen to compare and contrast the following two works of arts: (1) Leonardo Da Vinci, Madonna of the Rocks, c. 1495-1508. Oil on panel, 75 in. x 47 in. The National Gallery, London, England, and (2) Artemisia Gentileschi, Judith and Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes. c. 1625. Oil on canvas, 72 ½ in. x 55 ¾ in. Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, Michigan. These two arts are similar in theme, but differ in styles. There similarities and differences show us why they are important.…

The School of Athens by Raphael Vatican Stays The School of Athens was painted between 1509 to 1511, it is a fresco with a base of 7.70 m and 5.00 m in height. The School of Athens shows several groups of philosophers of the classical era, many of which have the features of contemporary people with the own Raphael. We can see to Leonardo da Vinci carrying his book Timeous and pointing his finger to the sky, to the world of ideas; and Aristotle is carrying is work 'Ethic to Nicomaco'…