About the Artist...Leonardo DaVinci Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist, and inventor during the Italian Renaissance. He is considered by many to be one of the most talented and intelligent people of all time. The term Renaissance Man (someone who does many things very well) is used to describe individuals who resemble Da Vinci today. Many of da Vinci's drawings and journals were made in his pursuit of scientific knowledge and inventions. His journals were filled with over 13,000 pages of his observations of the world. He drew pictures and designs of hang gliders, helicopters, war machines, musical instruments, various pumps, and more. He was interested in civil engineering projects and designed a single span bridge, a way to divert the Arno River, and moveable barricades which would help protect a city in the case of attack. Many of his drawings were on the subject of anatomy. He studied the human body including many drawings on muscles, tendons, and the human skeleton. He had detailed figures of various parts of the body including the heart, arms, and other internal organs. Leonardo didn't just study the human anatomy either. He also had a strong interest in horses as well as cows, frogs, monkeys, and other animals. Learn more about Leonardo da Vinci HERE! | Drawings from Da Vinci's Journals The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci |
The Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa painting is considered a masterpiece in the world of art. Artists have always been fascinated by it. Kids who love art and show interest in paintings must know about the Mona Lisa. Find out all about the Mona Lisa HERE! | |
Lets begin...
- printout of Mona's face and hands....download it HERE (courtesy of Art Projects for kids)
- pencil
- sharpie or black pen/marker
- something to color with (optional)
- your imagination!
SECOND, get creative and make a plan....
- where is Mona?
- what is she wearing?
- what is she doing?