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Leonardo da Vinci

Type Painter, Inventor and more
Born 15 April, 1452 – Anchiano Vinci, Republic of Florence
Died 2 May 1519 – Clos Lucé, Amboise, Kingdom of France
Known For Painting, designing machines, study of the world around him

Learning Point

  • Leonardo da Vinci was one of the world’s most famous painters, as well as a capable engineer, mathematician, and much more. His works are so famous and valuable, some have been bought for hundreds of millions of dollars.

Project

  • Draw a picture of Leonardo da Vinci in his workshop drawing or writing.
  • Overview
  • Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci
Attributed to Francesco Melzi, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Fun Facts

  • During his life, there were many other famous painters and sculptors, some of whom trained Leonardo, others were trained by him.
  • He was fascinated by the design of the body and drew many diagrams of how the body worked.
  • He also loved the idea of flying, inventing many different concepts of how flight could be achieved.
  • The painting Salvator Mundi was sold a auction for $450.3 million, and is thought to have been partly or completely painted by Leonardo.

Past Lessons

100 November 9, 2023 (North America)
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