The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Quiz Flashcards
What symbolism does da Vinci use in his representation of The Last Supper?
The shape of Jesus resembles a triangle
Which of the following is not one of da Vinci’s contributions to technology?
Ideas for space travel
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mona Lisa, and different from other traditional works?
All of the above
What did da Vinci add to the concept of Vitruvian man?
Notes written in reverse at the beginning and end of the page
Which of the following titles was da Vinci given because he did a little bit of everything and was very gifted at all that he did?
Renaissance Man
How was da Vinci?s The Last Supper created, causing the belief that the painting will be completely lost one day?
He used a very thin layer of dry plaster to create a version of a fresco that shortly began to peel away from the wall
How is Leonardo da Vinci?s The Last Supper different from traditional depictions?
A and B are correct
Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?
All of the above
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
What is Vitruvian man?
World renowned drawing of the correct human proportions
What is one geometrical fact explained in the lecture that reflects the mathematical technique da Vinci used in The Last Supper?
He uses the coffers of the ceiling to place Jesus in the mathematical center, and to create an illusion that extends the room beyond what is visible
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
What is sfumato?
A technique that visually unifies a painting using a thin layer of tinted varnish
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
