The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Practice Flashcards
How did da Vinci create a mood in The Mona Lisa?
He painted a dark, hazy, background of mountains to reinforce a mysterious mood
What scene is depicted in The Last Supper?
When Jesus told the apostles that one of them would betray him
What technique does da Vinci use in The Last Supper to create depth?
Perspective
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
Leonardo Da Vinci, also referred to as a Renaissance man, was a dedicated ________ and _________.
Artist…scientist
What is chiaroscuro?
A painting technique that means light-dark
What number theme does da Vinci use in most of his work?
Three
What is seen in the image below?
A helicopter
Which of the following is an example of how innovative Leonardo da Vinci was in his artwork?
His use of chiaroscuro
In which of these areas did Leonardo da Vinci make discoveries?
He foreshadowed modern theories of the formation of continents
