Leonardo da Vinci

Background 1452-1519 Born in da Vanci, a small region outside

of Florence, Italy Educated in the studio of a renowned

artist from Florence: Verrochio

Humanities Renaissance Unit PLOs

Describe the ways individuals and groups can influence legal systems and political structures

Analyze how people interacted with and altered their environments, in terms of cultural development

Describe how societies preserve identity, transmit culture and adapt to change

Renaissance Man A man of many skills and talents da Vinci was the epitome of a

Renaissance man Painter, sculptor, botanist, inventor,

engineer, mathematician, musician, writer, anatomist, geologist, and cartographer

Vitruvian manCan relate with the students by comparing with

Relatable

Research the “secrets” and meanings behind the Mona Lisa

Inquiry Projects: research one of his achievements

Compare with who might be known as a Renaissance man today