Leonardo Da Vinci

The “Renaissance Man”

Leonardo da Vinci 1452 - 1519

• Born in Anchiano, Tuscany (Italy!)

• Close to town of Vinci

• (Hence… “da Vinci” or “of Vinci”

• Dies at the age of 67

• *Gravesite location unknown*

The Ideal “Renaissance Man”

Architect Painter

Mathematician

Sculptor

Astronomer

Scientist

and more…

Mona Lisa 1503-1517

The Last Supper 1495- 1498

Vitruvian Man

Secret Mirror Writing

Then…

• All his accomplishments were not accepted at the time

• His paintings were glorified and praised

• Inspired artists at the time and still today

• We find his inventions in the world around us today!

Then Now

Then Now

Then Now

Today’s World

Quotes

What to know more…

Find more information in our book pgs 319-321

or….

Bibliography • Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?. eLibrary. Web. 07 May. 2015.

• Leonardo da Vinci. (History.com). http://www.history.com/topics/leonardo-da-vinci

• Richardson, Nicoletta. "History's Greatest Hits: Leonardo da Vinci." National Geographic Kids. 01 Mar. 2014: 11. eLibrary. Web. 07 May. 2015.

• "Leonardo da Vinci." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. May 5, 2015