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Subject connection

Read the text and answer these questions.

a. Why was Leonardo called "The Renaissance Man"? b. In what artistic areas did he work?

C..What are his most famous works?

THE RENAISSANCE MAN

Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist,and inventor during the Italian Renaissance.He is considered one of the most talented and intelligent people of all time. The term Renaissance Man (someone who does many things very well)comes from Leonardo's many talents.

Leonardo was born in the town of Vinci, Italy, on April 15, 1452. At about the age of fourteen he learned about art, drawing, painting, and more.

Leonardo da Vinci is regarded as one of the greatest artists in history. He excelled in many areas,including drawing, painting, and sculpture.

Two of his most famous paintings, and perhaps two of the most famous in the world, include the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

Leonardo kept journals full of drawings and sketches often of different subjects that he was studying. One famous drawing is the Vitruvian Man. It is a picture of a man who has perfect proportions. Other famous drawings include a design for a flying machine and a self-portrait.

He died on May 2, 1519, in Amboise, France.

Adapted from: Biography: Leonardo Da Vinci (n.d.) Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/31RnGQN

If you want to learn more about Da Vinci's work, visit https://bit.ly/3cNIUBd

MINIPROJECT

A multifaceted artist

8°Work in groups.

a. Look for information about an artist that has excelled in many areas.

b. Arrange your notes in chronological order.

c. Put your ideas together into a short paragraph (three to five sentences). If possible, get a picture of the artist or of his/her works.

d. Read your mini-biography aloud to your classmates.


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UNIT 1 •Artful expressions • LESSON 2