Da Vinci SAQs .docx

Da Vinci SAQs - When was Da Vinci born? A. 1452 - Where was Da Vinci born? A. Vinci, Italy - Where did Da Vinci's artistic training begin? A. Florence - Da Vinci was apprenticed to the workshop of who? A. Andrea del Verrocchio - What did Da Vinci learn under Verrocchio's guid...

Da Vinci SAQs - When was Da Vinci born? A. 1452 - Where was Da Vinci born? A. Vinci, Italy - Where did Da Vinci's artistic training begin? A. Florence - Da Vinci was apprenticed to the workshop of who? A. Andrea del Verrocchio - What did Da Vinci learn under Verrocchio's guidance? A. the fundamentals of painting, sculpture, and mechanical arts - Da Vinci's career spanned which Italian cities? A. Florence, Milan and Rome - Da Vinci's 'The Virgin of the Rocks' is distinguished by what? A.  its intricate composition, innovative use of light and shadow, and rich symbolism - 'The Virgin of the Rocks' comes in 2 primary versions, name both these versions. A. The London version, the Milan version - What is chiaroscuro? A. the contrast between light and dark - What is Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' celebrated for? A. Its pioneering approach to composition, perspective and emotional expression. - What is the central theme of Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'? A. Jesus's announcement of betrayal - What is 'The Mona Lisa' also known as? A. **La Gioconda** - Where is 'The Mona Lisa' housed? A. The Louvre - What type of paint is used in 'The Mona Lisa'? A. Oil paint - What is depicted in 'The Mona Lisa'? A. A woman with an enigmatic expression against a landscape background - Where in 'The Mona Lisa' is the sfumato technique particularly evident? A. In the face and hands - Where in 'The Mona Lisa' is the chiaroscuro technique evident? A. In the face and hands