The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci

Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

What is Vitruvian man?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions

Question 3

According to the information presented in the lecture, which of the following inventions commonly used today was first designed by Leonardo da Vinci?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a parachute

Question 4

What symbolism does da Vinci use in his representation of The Last Supper?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the shape of Jesus resembles a triangle

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mona Lisa, and different from other traditional works?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ideas for space travel

Question 7

Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 8

Which of the following titles was da Vinci given because he did a little bit of everything and was very gifted at all that he did?

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Renaissance Man

Question 9

What was the original concept of Vitruvian man, according to Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

For a man to be perfect, his hands and feet would touch the circumference of a circle when extended.

Question 10

How was da Vinci?s The Last Supper created, causing the belief that the painting will be completely lost one day?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He used a very thin layer of dry plaster to create a version of a fresco that shortly began to peel away from the wall.

The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Answers