| Leonardo and his Writing
Leonardo da Vinci liked to record his thoughts, and
wrote of nature, art and the cosmos. Click here to
see a page from the
Codex of Leicester, one of his most famous works,
that is now owned by Bill Gates.
Then, link to
Leonardo Right to Left. Be sure to do the "Try
it" activity. If you can, copy and paste your da
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| Leonardo and his Art
In addition to being an inventor, Leonardo da Vinci
studies anatomy, engineering, math, biology, astronomy
and philosopher. He was also an amazing artist.
Look at
One of Leonardo's sketches. See how
beautifully he was able to draw these hands?
Some people believe that his famous painting, Mona
Lisa was really a version of a self portrait.
4.
Look at this and tell what you think on your answer
sheet.
Self
portrait to Mona Lisa
Then visit these sites:
Leonardo was also a musician.
Link here to hear his music.
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Other Resources:
Leonardo
on the Web
Leonardo's Workshop Time Travel Activity
Leonardo Lives
California Standard Addressed, grade 7 Social Studies
7.8 Students analyze the origins,
accomplishments, and geographic diffusion of the
Renaissance.
- Describe the way in which the revival of
classical learning and the arts fostered a
new interest in humanism (i.e., a balance
between intellect and religious faith).
- Explain the importance of Florence in
the early stages of the Renaissance and the
growth of independent trading cities (e.g.,
Venice), with emphasis on the cities'
importance in the spread of Renaissance
ideas.
- Understand the effects of the reopening
of the ancient "Silk Road" between Europe
and China, including Marco Polo's travels
and the location of his routes.
- Describe the growth and effects of new
ways of disseminating information (e.g., the
ability to manufacture paper, translation of
the Bible into the vernacular, printing).
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Detail advances made in literature, the
arts, science, mathematics, cartography,
engineering, and the understanding of human
anatomy and astronomy (e.g., by Dante
Alighieri,
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo di
Buonarroti Simoni, Johann Gutenberg, William
Shakespeare).
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