By: Sydne Harris
Leonardo Da Vinci Inventor Painter Scientist Renaissance Reason over Religion Pushing the boundaries Questioning
Armored Vehicle Automatic Igniting Device Soldier Jumping Device
Realism vs. cartoonish and flat. Sfumato – disappearing or vanishing Chiaroscuro – soft or foggy.
Leonardo worked in hospitals in Milan, Rome and Florence. Dissections Observations 200 drawings contributed to Treatise on Painting
Leonardo hadn’t invented… the armored vehicle? No tank which is a great war device because it allows one side to get near the opposing side and still defend themselves.
Leonardo hadn’t invented the… Automatic Igniting device? No automatic firearms.
Leonardo hadn’t invented… The soldier’s jumping device? No parachute to be used as a war device or recreation.
Leonardo hadn’t painted using… Realism Sfumato Chiaroscuro We would still have boring, flat Paintings in which the faces look Cartoonish.
Leonardo hadn’t conducted scientific experiments beyond his time? We wouldn’t have some of the basic knowledge that we do about muscles, tendons, organs, bones, and the human body in general.
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