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During the Renaissance, there were hundreds of thousands of people who could be labeled as artists; there are also quite a few of those people who could be labeled as successful and especially talented artists. There are only a handful, however of artists who could be labeled “super artists” by Martin Kemp, or individuals who could be labeled as “creative genius”. In his book titled Life of Raphael, Giorgio Vasari wrote that, “Nature created [Raphael] as a gift to the world.” As time looks back…

Everyone needs clothing. However most people want something more than just a basic covering. People use clothing to express many facets of their personality and taste. From elaborate hats to running shorts people want functional, comfortable clothes that they feel expresses their uniqueness. Fashion designers are very useful in creating trending and comfortable clothing for the people who don’t do well with creativity and design. Originally people wore clothing to help maintain body…

Does a Cinderella Spin off Connect to the Renaissance? Ever After, a movie that is based on the 16th century, does it really connect to the Renaissance? This movie is not a reliable source to use if you are looking to learn about the Renaissance; because this movie takes place in France, Leonardo da Vinci’s timing in the movie was off, and the time frames of the movie were incorrect. This movie is full of false information. The writers of this movie were showing people, (who do not…

Leonardo da Vinci was born April 15, 1452 in a farmhouse just outside the village of Anchiano in present day Italy. He and his father's family moved to Florence when he was 12. At 14 he started his artist’s apprenticeship in the studio of Andrea del Verrocchio. Here he learned a wide amount of technical skills involving metalworking, leather arts, carpentry, drawing, painting and sculpting. This is where he really started to appreciate science. Leonardo had little formal education (Basic…

The Dome of Florence Cathedral was a problem from the start, causing headaches for former engineers. Brunelleschi took on the challenge in 1419. He was possibly led to his hidden talent in architecture after losing a commision to build a sculpture for a baptistry in Florence. He then shied away from sculpting, although he did not quit and began his career in architecture. Some believe he was inspired by his surroundings in Italy, always visiting the works of art there. When he worked on the…

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy on April 15, 1452. He was born out of wedlock to a young peasant woman, Caterina and his father Messer Piero Fruosino di Antonio da Vinci . Leonardo received a basic education but at a very early age it was evident he was artistic. He had interest in science, inventing, and painting. At the age of 14, he began an apprenticeship with artist Andrea del Verrocchio. He learned a great deal from Verrocchio about metalworking, carpentry, drawing,…

Fact Sheet for Famous Physicist Name of Physicist: Leonardo Da Vinci Date of Birth: April 15, 1452 Date of Death: May 2, 1519 Nationality: Italian Description of Childhood Upbringing/Early Years: He was raised in a farmhouse outside the hills of Tuscany. He lived with his father and stepmother till he was five, after those years spent with his father he moved to his father's family estate where he lived with his uncle and grandparents in Vinci. He lived in…

Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei was born on February 15, 1564 in Pisa, Italy and died on January 8, 1642. He was born to the parents Vincenzo Galilei and Giulia degli Ammannati. Galileo’s father was a lutenist, composer, and music theorist. Galileo was the oldest of six children, although only three only siblings lived through infantry. His family was part of nobility but was not rich. They moved to Florence, Italy in the early 1570’s. Never marrying, Galileo had three children with Marina…

When you think of Leonardo da- Vinci what do you think of? I think of his artwork, inventions, and sketches. When I think of his sketches, I think of his ball bearing and the self propelled vehicle. When I think of his art, I think of "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper". You wouldn't guess that he had moved around and had a ruff family and a big family. But his art work and inventions turned his world around. Leonardo Da-Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy. He lived with his mom for five years,…

Renaissance best artist The renaissance was started after the black death due to the population, this was the time of beautiful art and inventions. The main artist was Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello. But Leonardo is the best artist of the renaissance not only from his back story but because of his variety of skills. Leonardo had many skills but were only focusing on two, Master painter, and Inventor. Leonardo wasn’t into being a painter he was born of a peasant. Leonardo…