Leonardo Da Vinci And Mona Lisa Born near Florence‚ Italy in 1452. “Leonardo da Vinci became became known as the universal genius” (Monkeyshines On Art & Great Artists). He was one of the greatest painter of the Italian Renaissance he also was an architect‚ a engineer‚ and sculptor. When he was a child Leonardo was apprentice of the Andrea del Verroccio a famous painter. Some time in his 50s Leonardo created his best work ever and most famous painting The Mona Lisa. In 1517 he settled in France
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Kumar Sidney Long AP Euro History Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa is an extremely well known and controversial oil painting by the famous Renaissance inventor‚ artist‚ and scientist‚ Leonardo Da Vinci. He began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503 and finally finished in 1519‚ a little before his death. Da Vinci created the now world renowned painting as a commission for the Gerardini Family. The painting is actually named after a member of the Gerardini Family‚ Lisa Del Giondo. It is currently on display
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The creativity‚ imagination‚ and dreams that every person contains‚ is beyond imaginable. Da Vinci was an Italian Artist that is commonly known for his famous painting the Mona Lisa‚ there are a variety different meanings to what he said‚ however these words primarily expresses that every person has complete control and responsibility over their future‚ and success. The only way it will happen is with hard work‚ and commitment. Hard work‚ dedication‚ and commitment are the key to success. Every
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Tolerance Museum I visited Tolerance Museum last summer with my friend. It is located in Los Angeles‚ California. First‚ I just went there because my friend asked me to come there with them for fun. But when I came there‚ I really was attracted because of the unordinary museum. The first impression of the museum is that at the entrance we were divided into two groups and we must make a decision to entrance two different places inside the museum. It looked like a game and visitors were so excited
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scholars; it influenced sculpture‚ architecture and painting. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci communicates Humanism and The Renaissance man by showing how advanced art became compared to the Middle Ages. Humanism was a new philosophical outlook that focused on human’s achievements and concerns. For example some human achievements and concerns were the study in philosophy‚ culture‚ human needs‚ desires‚ and experiences. Humanism not only influenced the Renaissance‚ it also assisted the creation
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works of ancient scholars; it influenced sculpture‚ architecture and painting. In Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa‚ the mysterious smile reflects the newly emerging Renaissance values of Humanism and The Renaissance man. (Encyclopedia Britannica‚ 11th ed.‚ s.v. “Renaissance.”) (Encyclopedia Britannica‚ 11th ed.‚ s.v. “Leonardo da Vinci.”) (Encyclopedia Britannica‚ 11th ed.‚ s.v. “Mona Lisa”) Humanism was a new philosophical outlook that rejects religious beliefs and centers on humans and their values
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views. Realism‚ humanism‚ and secularism are outcomes of these changes. The realism of the time focused in the some pieces of art helped in the making of a brilliant piece by Leonardo Da Vinci called The Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’s David‚ an amazing statue which was based on the ancient Greek and Roman sculpture‚ otherwise known as the classics. Next‚ a secular piece of art was a painting entitled Peasant Wedding by Flemish painter‚ Pieter Bruegel. And lastly‚ the value of humanism is pictured in
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outlet and a means for expression. This paper will discuss “ The Mona Lisa” one of Da Vinci’s most famous paintings‚ as well as another great painting‚ Antonio Veneziano’s “Virgin and Child”(c. 1380). Both paintings focus on the human form and exhibit many variations of styles from lines‚ shading‚ color and possible meanings behind the work. The first piece of artwork that will be looked is from the Renaissance Era. Da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”(c. 1519) a painting that is known around the world‚ which has
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Carol Peabody Speechly Humanities I 13 September 2010 Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous and intriguing painting of all time. This painting was created by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503 to 1504. This painting is oil on panel and is 77 X 53 cm (Phaidon‚ 1994). This is a very naturalistic painting and is the greatest painting created in the renaissance era. The Mona Lisa has been one of the most debated paintings of all time. The look on the face of the women in this painting
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As many know the infamous portrait of Mona Lisa her portrait tells a story behind her beauty and looks. Her popularized art has captured the attention of many artist and has inspired. Not only known as a piece of art there are also other lost information behind the oil painted portrait. Being one of the self proclaimed and important portrait in history‚Mona Lisa has created and inspired many artist. While being a piece of art‚ a historic figure‚ and the women behind the portrait. That this artwork
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