https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk His discoveries and art work en-us 2018-02-28 13:24:19 UTC 2018-03-01 23:28:53 UTC hello@padlet.com elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236368544 The Mona Lisa is possibly the most famous painting in the world. Painted by Leonardo in 1503, it sits in the Louvre in Paris today. The reason of her smile and her identity remain mysteries contributes to the fascination of the painting. ]]> 2018-02-28 13:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236368544 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236368869 Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer. He is most recognized for two of his paintings, the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Along with being an artist, he also studied science. He was mainly self educated and filled notebooks with observations and inventions he thought of. ]]> 2018-02-28 13:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236368869 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236373970 The Last Supper pictures Christ's final meal with his apostles. The painting is full of symbolic references, which contributes to identifying the apostles. It was created in the 1490s (1495-1496) and was commissioned as a part of a church renovation. ]]> 2018-02-28 13:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236373970 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236378919 The name of this drawing, translated from Italian, means "The proportions of the human body according to Vitruvius". It was drawn around 1490 and contains notes based on the work of Vitruvius. It demonstrates a blend of math and art, and represent Leonardo da Vinci's understanding of proportions. It is now kept in Gallerie dell'Accademia and is only shown to the public under certain circumstances. ]]> 2018-02-28 13:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236378919 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236383188 This work depicts St. John the Baptist in isolation, appearing to emerge from a dark background. The figure is dressed in pelts, has long curly hair, and is smiling making it reminiscent of the Mona Lisa. There is no exact date tied to the creation, but it is believed to have emerged from 1513-1516. It can no be seen in the Louvre in Paris. ]]> 2018-02-28 13:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236383188 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236387373 This painting was created by both da Vinci and Andrea del Verrocchio and is believed to have been created between 1472 and 1475. It is an image of the Angel and Mary. This was a very popular picture to create during the Renaissance and was attempted many times. Verrocchio started the painting and left a note for da Vinci to finish it, both artists using different methods of painting. ]]> 2018-02-28 14:06:17 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236387373 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236732785 The Flying Machine, also known as the "ornithopter", was inspired by the flight of animals, which Da Vinci hoped to recreate. It had a wingspan that was over 33 feet, and a frame made of pine covered in raw sink to give it a light and sturdy base. ]]> 2018-03-01 00:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236732785 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236748649 Leonardo did not actually create this device, but created variations of the previous design. He changed it so it was easier to measure wind force. His version of the anemometer had arched frame with a piece of wood in the center connected by a hinge. When the wind blew, the piece of wood inside would raise. ]]> 2018-03-01 02:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236748649 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236749461 The first real helicopter was not developed until the 1940s, but it is believed that Leonardo's sketches were the predecessor to the aircraft. While he never actually built and tested his design, the details in the notes told you exactly how the device would operate. ]]> 2018-03-01 02:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236749461 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236749825 The first mechanical is believed to have been created in 1502. His invention, now known as the "Codex Madrid", was misplaced and discovered in 1967. ]]> 2018-03-01 02:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236749825 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236750934 This painting shows Christ as Salvator Mundi, which is latin for "Savior of the world." It shows Jesus in a Renaissance dress while giving a benediction with his right hand. In his left hand he is seen holding a transparent orb which represents the "crystalline sphere". The painting is now owned by Louvre Abu Dhabi. ]]> 2018-03-01 02:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/236750934 elizabethclancy https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/237226644 Leonardo da Vinci's art works show details inspired from Renaissance values, such as the focus of details on the human body. His inventions also show that through his fascination for science, which re-surfaced during the Renaissance. ]]> 2018-03-01 23:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/elizabethclancy/alcf92h0ezdk/wish/237226644