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The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Answers

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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

A
It is highly replicated work.
B
Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife
C
It is da Vinci's only completed work.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

A
She has an ambiguous expression.
B
It is da Vinci’s most famous painting.
C
Her gaze is shifted slightly to look straight at the viewer.
D
all of the above
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How is Leonardo da Vinci?s The Last Supper different from traditional depictions?

A
He paints Judas within the disciples instead of off to the side, creating a realistic and psychological interpretation that places importance on the role Judas, Peter, and John in the story of the Gospels.
B
He represents the Trinity by painting Christ in an equilateral triangle and by grouping the apostles in threes.
C
There are halos on all the apostles except Judas.
D
A and B are correct.
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Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?

A
effect of the moon on tides
B
modern theory on the formations of the continents
C
precise observations of human anatomy
D
ideas for space travel
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What is one geometrical fact explained in the lecture that reflects the mathematical technique da Vinci used in The Last Supper?

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.

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