Leonardo Da Vinci Research Paper Outline
Eva Hill
Ms. Peagler
English 10
April 21, 2014
Introduction and Thesis
The Renaissance era began around the 1300’s in Northern Italy. It means the “rebirth” of the Greco-Roman culture. If you look around, you notice that you are surrounded by that culture. Whether it is the art, the architecture, and or the culture in general you can find Renaissance in your daily life. Back in the day, art was a very important aspect in Italy. Art was centered on humanism, and putting man first. Now, the artistic lifestyle wasn’t for everyone, of course. But, it sure attracted a lot of attention from people on the streets to people around the world. Art is something that anyone can relate to, it shows a certain type of emotion that everyone feels. One …show more content…
His father took custody of him shortly after his birth, while his mother married someone lese and moved to a close town nearby. In total, Leonardo has 17 half brothers and sisters. Growing up, he has access to texts from scholars owned by friends and family. While also being exposed to his fathers painting tradition. When he was 15 years old, his father appointed him to the renowned workshop of Andrea del Verrochio in Florence. Leonardo stayed in the workshop until 1477, when he set up a shingle for himself in …show more content…
The Mona Lisa is said to be a portrait of the wife of a Florentine merchant, so her gaze would be meant for her husband. The Mona Lisa has very many mysteries, but the main one being her smile. To this day, it inspires many painters, sculptors, and writers. If you look closely at the paiting, the face of the woman is faced nearly frontal and the shoulders are turned three quarters toward the viewer. Leonardo uses his most famous characteristic in this painting, sfumato, and smokey haziness that softens outlines and gives the painting an atmospheric
Ms. Peagler
English 10
April 21, 2014
Introduction and Thesis
The Renaissance era began around the 1300’s in Northern Italy. It means the “rebirth” of the Greco-Roman culture. If you look around, you notice that you are surrounded by that culture. Whether it is the art, the architecture, and or the culture in general you can find Renaissance in your daily life. Back in the day, art was a very important aspect in Italy. Art was centered on humanism, and putting man first. Now, the artistic lifestyle wasn’t for everyone, of course. But, it sure attracted a lot of attention from people on the streets to people around the world. Art is something that anyone can relate to, it shows a certain type of emotion that everyone feels. One …show more content…
His father took custody of him shortly after his birth, while his mother married someone lese and moved to a close town nearby. In total, Leonardo has 17 half brothers and sisters. Growing up, he has access to texts from scholars owned by friends and family. While also being exposed to his fathers painting tradition. When he was 15 years old, his father appointed him to the renowned workshop of Andrea del Verrochio in Florence. Leonardo stayed in the workshop until 1477, when he set up a shingle for himself in …show more content…
The Mona Lisa is said to be a portrait of the wife of a Florentine merchant, so her gaze would be meant for her husband. The Mona Lisa has very many mysteries, but the main one being her smile. To this day, it inspires many painters, sculptors, and writers. If you look closely at the paiting, the face of the woman is faced nearly frontal and the shoulders are turned three quarters toward the viewer. Leonardo uses his most famous characteristic in this painting, sfumato, and smokey haziness that softens outlines and gives the painting an atmospheric