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What was one of Leonardo da Vinci's notable skills apart from painting?
What was one of Leonardo da Vinci's notable skills apart from painting?
- Dance
- Sculpting (correct)
- Photography
- Ceramics
Which of the following did Leonardo da Vinci focus on in his studies?
Which of the following did Leonardo da Vinci focus on in his studies?
- Music Theory and Composition
- Biology and Chemistry
- How things worked and muscle movement (correct)
- Astronomy and Astrology
What kind of evidence did Leonardo da Vinci create to document his observations?
What kind of evidence did Leonardo da Vinci create to document his observations?
- Sculptures
- Written manuscripts
- Sketches in notebooks (correct)
- Painted portraits
How many notebooks is it estimated that Leonardo da Vinci filled with his findings?
How many notebooks is it estimated that Leonardo da Vinci filled with his findings?
Which era is Leonardo da Vinci commonly associated with?
Which era is Leonardo da Vinci commonly associated with?
Which artist is known for his famous painting 'The School of Athens'?
Which artist is known for his famous painting 'The School of Athens'?
What achievement is Michelangelo most renowned for?
What achievement is Michelangelo most renowned for?
In which period did Raphael and Michelangelo primarily create their works?
In which period did Raphael and Michelangelo primarily create their works?
What is a common theme in the works of Raphael?
What is a common theme in the works of Raphael?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art as exemplified by the works of Michelangelo and Raphael?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Renaissance art as exemplified by the works of Michelangelo and Raphael?
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Study Notes
Leonardo da Vinci
- Lived from 1452 to 1519, renowned as a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist.
- Integral figure of the Renaissance; explored the workings of the human body and nature.
- Filled notebooks with sketches and observations, incorporating his findings into art.
- Famous for masterpieces like The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.
Renaissance Artists
- Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael epitomized the Renaissance spirit through their artwork.
- Emphasized classical culture and human potential, influencing the formation of humanist ideas.
- Artistic exploration led to a new appreciation for realism and human anatomy.
Spread of Renaissance Ideas
- By the late 1400s, Renaissance ideas penetrated Northern Europe, notably England, France, Germany, and Flanders.
- Growth in Northern Europe followed the end of the Hundred Years' War, yielding wealthy urban merchants.
- Patrons like Francis I of France supported the arts and invited artists like Leonardo to work in France.
Northern Renaissance
- Flanders emerged as a center for art due to trade and wealth.
- Developments in oil painting by artists such as Jan van Eyck allowed for heightened realism.
- Pieter Bruegel the Elder gained fame for depicting peasant life and landscapes with rich detail and vibrant color.
Christine de Pizan
- One of the first women in Europe to earn a living as a writer, highly educated for her time.
- Authored various works, including The Book of The City of Ladies, advocating for women's education.
- Challenged societal norms and argued against the objections men had towards the education of women.
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