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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci (Born Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci) was an Italian artist during the Renaissance times. Born on April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Tuscany, Italy, he was a leading artist during the High Reniassance period. This period lasted from 1400-1600, a time in which art flourished. Leonardo’s style of art ranged in variety, but he was most known for his paintings. These paintingss used a very complex level of shadows, optical perspective, and lighting. As for paint, he used oil. When put together, these elements created masterpieces of High Renaissance art.

 Leonardo’s works were met with critical acclaim. During his time, artists were just exploring and discovering the secrets of optical illusions that could enhance their art. With his use of science and optical concepts, Leonardo created classic paintings. There were no artists that could compete with the level optical depth and complexity of his art. Over time, he was able to perfect his technique.

 Not only did Leonardo contribute his artistic stylings to the art world, but he also discovered many new concepts that artists had been searchng for. With regard to optical art, he discovered secrets to backgrounds, perspective, and shadows. Leonardo explored many other concepts, and was able to perfect them. He incorporated these into his work. One of his paintings is still very famous in the modern day. It’s known as the Mona Lisa. This masterpiece is one of the most famous works of art in history, being done in 1507.

 Leonardo died in 1519 at the age of 67 in Cloux, France. His style of art and discoveries of optical concepts still influence artists today. He was the uncle of Pierino da Vinci, and studied under Andrea del Verrocchio.

I only use paper, pencil,sharpie but I had to a lot of work. My project washard because we neeed to draw and color the project. I don’t havea title because I cant think of one. Well I got the imformation from the orrigial and removed the citcle and made it easy but it was kinda hard too. I got this imformation fromm the comupter and I got it from mrs. Briski show us the picteres. I was trying to message the commnucate to the students in class. I kinda enjoy working in this project because it was fun to work in this project. I am so happy that I finish my drawing in time and I got a good garde in my project. We might be doing more projcts like this because it was the funnes project I had work on.