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The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci

Question 12 • *Art History 1A - WCPHS

What is one geometrical fact explained in the lecture that reflects the mathematical technique da Vinci used in The Last Supper?

Answer
A
He doesn?t use mathematics in the painting.
B
He uses trigonometry to find the exact place where each thing should be located and create the picture plane.
C
He uses the coffers of the ceiling to place Jesus in the mathematical center, and to create an illusion that extends the room beyond what is visible.

Explanation

The ceiling’s coffers help establish the painting’s perspective lines and guide the viewer’s eye toward Jesus, placing him at the composition’s mathematical center. The perspective also makes the painted room seem to continue beyond the surface of the wall. This matches choice C; the claim that da Vinci did not use mathematics is incorrect.

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