Leonardo Da Vinci

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Leonardo Da Vinci

• By Dusty Register

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Overview

• Da Vinci was considered one of the most popular
  artists of all time.
• He was a designer, architect, sculptor, and
  painter.
• Painted two of the most famous paintings in the
  world The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

The Last Supper
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Paintings

• As stated in the previous slide, Da Vinci painted
  two of the worlds most famous paintings.
• The Mona Lisa was named after Lisa del Gioncondo,
  who was the wife of a merchant. This painting
  celebrated the birth of their second son.
• The Last Supper is known as one of Da Vincis
  most controversial paintings. There are many
  theories surrounding this painting, including the
  figure to the right of Jesus is not John the
  Apostle, but Mary Magdalene.

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Brief History

• Da Vinci was born into a peasant family in the
  territory of Florence.
• One of Da Vincis first paintings was sold to a
  Florentine art dealer, who then sold it to the
  Duke of Milan.

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One of Da Vincis early paintings of the Arno
Valley.
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This is a detailed painting of the last Supper.
As you can see, Jesus is in the middle.
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The Mona Lisa has been rumored to be Da Vinci as
a woman.
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Famous Designs

• Da Vinci was known as a painter/sculptor, but was
  also one of the most famous designers of all
  time. He was the first to conceptualize things
  like the tank, helicopter, calculator, and solar
  power.

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This is an early design of Da Vincis tank.
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This is a very artistic sketch of a helicopter.
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Da Vincis Multiple talents

• Although Da Vinci was known best as a designer,
  painter, and sculptor, he also had many other
  unique talents.
• These included scientist, mathematician,
  architect, musician, and writer.

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One of Da Vincis architectural designs.