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