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| Self-portrait Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Florenz, Galleria degli Uffiai |
The Renaissance can be summarized in just one name, Leonardo da Vinci. He was one of the most diversely talented men of his day, and still remains well known as a painter, inventor, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, anatomy-scholar, and engineer.
In preparation for class we have the delight of studying one of the most famous paintings of all time, the Mona Lisa. Please hang a copy of this image in a place where you will see it often.
What is it that makes this painting so compelling?
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| La Joconde (Mona Lisa) circa. 1503-1506 oil on poplar wood Musee du Louvre, France |
Our project this month is creating graphite sketches to display at the SEE Science Museum in Manchester.
For this project you will need:
- Tru Ray Acid Free Construction Paper (assorted colors) – 1 piece white cut to 12”x12” (or 8.5 x 8.5 if that is the largest size you have) per student
- 3 Drawing Pencils #HB, 2B, and 4B – need 1 set per student
- (for worksheet only) Prang crayons, one 8 color set – need: 1 set per student
- 1 glue stick – can be shared
- 1 kneaded eraser – can be shared
- optional: paper towels or baby wipes to keep fingers clean
Looking forward to seeing you Friday, February 20, 2015 at 6:30!
