Leonardo da Vinci: The High Renaissance Genius

1. Leonardo da vinci by: carlos Dejesus

2. Born: April 15, 1452Died: may 2, 1519

3. Place of birth Leonardo da vinci was born in a small village named Anchiano in Italy

4. Pictures of da vinci

5. The HIGH RENAISSANCE The High Renaissance era spanned from the late 15th century to the sack of Rome by Emperor Charles V in 1527. This period is defined by a renewed interest in Humanism and the most realistic depiction of man. It was dominated by many of the greatest artists of all time.

6. The mona lisa Date painted: 1503 Mona Lisa, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by the Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer Leonardo da Vinci, probably the world’s most-famous painting.

7. The last supper Date painted: 1495-1498 one of the most admired, most studied, and most reproduced paintings the world has ever known. But no matter how many times you've seen it, we'll bet you don't know these details. reproductions have been made in all sizes, but the original is about 15 feet by 29 feet.

8. Virgin of the rocks Date painted: 1483-1486 The painting was done on a wooden panel which was meant to be placed within a larger sculpted altarpiece for the chapel. Oil paints were used for the pigments. At this time in the late fifteenth century, oil was still a new medium which had only recently been adopted by Italian painters.

9. Portrait of Ginevra de benci Date painted: 1474 The Florentine female portrait is the seventeen years old Ginevra de’ Benci who is an intellectual during her era. According to historians, the art was commissioned as an engagement portrait for the celebration her marriage to Niccolini.

10. Vitruvian man Date painted:1490 The Vitruvian Man blends art and science and showcases da Vinci’s interest in proportion. It also provides an example of da Vinci’s attempt to make connections between man and nature.