The Masters I: Leonardo Da Vinci

29 August 2022
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What did da Vinci add to the concept of Vitruvian man?
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notes written in reverse at the beginning and end of the page
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What was the original concept of Vitruvian man, according to Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius?
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For a man to be perfect, his hands and feet would touch the circumference of a circle when extended.
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What is Vitruvian man?
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world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?
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(all of the above) She has an ambiguous expression, It is da Vinci's most famous painting, Her gaze is shifted slightly to look straight at the viewer.
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Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?
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ideas for space travel
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?
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It is highly replicated work.
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According to the information presented in the lecture, which of the following inventions commonly used today was first designed by Leonardo da Vinci?
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a helicopter
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What symbolism does da Vinci use in his representation of The Last Supper?
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the shape of Jesus resembles a triangle
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What is sfumato?
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a technique that visually unifies a painting using a thin layer of tinted varnish
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What significance do Leonardo's technical achievements have?
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Scientists have actually built some of them.
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What number theme does da Vinci use in most of his work?
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three
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What is chiaroscuro?
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a painting technique that means light-dark
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What scene is depicted in The Last Supper?
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when Jesus told the apostles that one of them would betray him
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In which of these areas did Leonardo da Vinci make discoveries?
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He foreshadowed modern theories of the formation of continents.
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Which of the following is an example of how innovative Leonardo da Vinci was in his artwork?
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his use of chiaroscuro
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How did da Vinci create a mood in The Mona Lisa?
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He painted a dark, hazy, background of mountains to reinforce a mysterious mood.
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What technique does da Vinci use in The Last Supper to create depth?
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perspective
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Leonardo Da Vinci, also referred to as a Renaissance man, was a dedicated ________ and _________.
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artist...scientist
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Why does Leonardo da Vinci fit the term "Renaissance man"?
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He was an innovative thinker who had many talents including art, engineering, and science. He had many ideas and was constantly challenging himself in many areas.