Key Information
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
Location
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) |