Leonardo de Vinci

Leonardo's drawings contributed to our knowledge of human physiology. What is physiology?

• A type of painting technique

• The structure and function of the body

• A mechanical invention used on humans

• A type of sculpting technique

Which of the following is an opinion about Leonardo?

• The "Mona Lisa" is still studied by art historians

• He was one of the most impressive painters of his day

• Most of his drawings and writings were not made public until after his death

• He is often defined by the term "Renaissance Man"

How does Leonardo's "Last Supper" compare to the "Mona Lisa?"

• The Last Supper was Leonardo's first major work, while the Mona Lisa was his last

• The Last Supper celebrated Christianity, while the Mona Lisa was a simple portrait

• Both the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa are housed at the Louvre in Paris

• The Mona Lisa is a popular work, while the Last Supper is considered offensive

Which of these people could best be described as a "Renaissance man?"

• A musician who's considered the best in the world at his instrument

• A painter whose work is still studied hundreds of years after his death

• A novelist who wins both the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize

• A celebrated musician who's also a successful painter and author

Why did Leonardo write his notes in mirror script?

• He and his friends liked to challenge each other with word puzzles and word games

• Leonardo wanted to protect his work

• He didn't know how to read and write properly

• Leonardo was a magician in his spare time

What is the significance of the kneeling angel at the left side of this painting?

• It marks young Leonardo's contribution to his teacher's painting

• Its face resembles the young Leonardo

• It is the one aspect of the painting Leonardo did not create

• It symbolizes the birth of the Italian Renaissance

"Sfumato" and "chiaroscuro" are terms that refer to:

• Sculpture

• Engineering

• Human Anatomy

• Painting

From what source did Leonardo get many of the ideas for his engineering designs?

• His dreams

• His observations of nature

• His extensive library

• The work of other painters

Leonardo da Vinci is often regarded as a consummate artist. What does "consummate" mean?

• Supremely Skilled

• Mediocre quality

• Highly paid

• From the Renaissance

Leonardo designed a type of helicopter, but he never tried to build it. Why?

• He lacked the technology to build something that complicated

• He didn't want people to use his inventions as weapons of war

• He was afraid that other inventors would take credit for his idea

• He knew the design was extremely flawed