Was he educated?
No.
Name some of his paintings.
The Last Supper
Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa
What were considered to be his best drawings?
anatomical drawing (still accurate to this day)
What language did Leonardo speak and how did this influence his education?
He spoke Italian, which forced him to educate himself (since education was in Latin) using the Scientific Method.
How did he study aerodynamics?
He studied birds.
What was his “big break”?
He painted an angel using oil rather than tempera (expansion of rational thought). After this, his tutor said that Leonardo would do all of the faces in paintings from thereon and that he, Viraccio, would retire.
What did he invent in 1500?
The tank which was not built until 1917.
What was odd about his tank plans and why did he invent it if he didn’t favor violence?
The wheels were drawn to go against each other. Since he was working for the Duke, he needed to invent the tank to gain money.
What other advancements did he invent that are in use today?
– parachute
– scuba gear
– scuba gear
