leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) Flashcards
1
Q
What was he known as and why?
A
He was known as the “renaissance man” because was both an inventor and a painter, a sculptor (although less so) and a philosopher.’
However, he didnt influence science revolution much
2
Q
What two works is he known most for
A
Last Supper and Mona Lisa
3
Q
Why is Mona Lisa a perfect example of ren. painting
A
the individual is the prominent part of the painting. And the fading lines made it more natural looking
4
Q
what are the names of the two technique terms for “fading of the lines to create the natural look”
A
chirascuro
sfumato
5
Q
What are the characteristics of “last supper”
A
It has perspective, and mathematical, psychological and natural
6
Q
charactristics of mona lisa
A
natural, smiling, sfumato, chirascuro
