Introduction Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most well-known and acknowledged historical figure of all times. His genius excelled in arts, mathematics, engineering, science, philosophy and many other fields. I have chosen the topic “How did Leonardo da Vinci influence modern artists?” for several reasons. First and foremost reason is that I am fascinated by the enigma of a man we know as Leonardo da Vinci. The mysterious workings of his brain and the works he created as a result of numerous hours
VISUAL ARTS TASK 3 HISTORICAL AND CRITICAL Question 1: Practice Theodore Gericault’s artwork ‘The Raft of the Medusa’ was produced between 1818 and 1819, it is regarded as a quintessential Romantic painting and an icon of Romanticism. The painting’s alludes to governmental negligence and corruption that ignited great controversy and brought Gericault widespread attention. This painting depicts an event of human and political aspects that greatly interested Gericault who chose to display it
values placed on art works Mona Lisa – Leonardo Da Vinci 1506 - The Mona Lisa, 1503 - 1506, painted on poplar wood (77 x 53cm) with oil paint. This composition was created by Leonardo Da Vinci, a Quattrocento artist of the Italian Renaissance between the years of 1503 - 1506. The Mona Lisa is unquestionably acclaimed, with great artistic merit and value, to be the most highly revered, renowned painting. This form of art is a portrait, in which Leonardo Da Vinci has painted ‘une donna vera’ in a somewhat
........................................................................ v Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................vi CHAPTER 1 How to Reason Logically ........................................................................................ 1 Facing a Decision as a Critical Thinker ..............................................................................................