Film 1- Leonardo-Marlow (Run time-23:41)
The world's most renowned artist is Leonardo da Vinci.
Leonardo DaVinci was a Renaissance man who was known his contributions to art, science, and engineering.
He was born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy and is best known for his painting the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper". He was more than what his art was, he was a scientist, mathematician and inventor during his time. Leonardo has notebooks he filled with sketches and ideas that were extremely advanced for the time he was living in. He was filled with curiosity and knowledge that helped him with his art and time in the Renaissance. "He wanted to understand a world around him in order to recreate it" as it said in the video presented to us.
Leonardo DaVinci made many significant contributions to art, society, science, and history. He pioneered techniques such as sfumato and chiaroscuro, this created depth and realism in his paintings. The "Mona Lisa" is a great example of sfumato because of this soft transitions between colors and tones that give the portrait its lifelike quality. In science and engineering Leonardo's notebooks such as stumato and chiaroscuro, this created depth and realism in his paintings. The "Mona Lisa" is a great example of sfumato because of this soft transitions between colors and tones that give the portrait its lifelike quality. In science and engineering Leonardo's notebooks are filled with sketches as we know and they included designs for flying machines like the ornithopter and detailed anatomical drawings based on dissections.
Unheard of discoveries about human physiology were revealed by anatomical research. The Renaissance ideal of a "universal genius" was represented by Leonardo's adaptive approach to knowledge, which encouraged future generations to seek a comprehensive understanding of the world. His achievements were significant and wide-ranging, since his work established new norms for realism and artistic expression as well as the foundation for the scientific method.
Post 1 question specifically about DaVinci for classmates to respond to next lesson ?
- What impact, in your opinion, did Leonardo DaVinci's complex approach to art and science have on contemporary scientific methods?
Your response captures the essence of Leonardo da Vinci’s contributions to art and beyond. You provide a well-rounded picture of him as a Renaissance man and highlight his innovations in multiple fields. Adding a sentence to explain why the Renaissance was such a fertile ground for someone like Leonardo could give readers more context about how his curiosity fit within the broader cultural movement. You effectively discuss Leonardo’s pioneering techniques, especially sfumato and chiaroscuro. I appreciate the connection to Mona Lisa as a prime example of sfumato. Consider explaining chiaroscuro a bit more clearly to highlight how it creates dramatic contrast between light and dark, making his paintings more three-dimensional.
ReplyDeleteThe mention of Leonardo’s notebooks and his anatomical studies is well done. Referring to specific sketches, like his famous Vitruvian Man, would give the reader a concrete example of how his drawings bridged art and science. His ornithopter design is a great detail—adding a brief explanation that it was inspired by the way birds fly would make it even more engaging.
Your conclusion nicely ties together Leonardo’s influence on future generations. To strengthen it, you could highlight how his blend of art and science embodies the ideal Renaissance thinker, inspiring not only artists but also inventors, scientists, and engineers.
Overall, this is a thoughtful and well-structured response. A bit more detail in your explanations and fine-tuning of phrasing will elevate it further.