Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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Was Leonardo da Vinci A Philosopher?
When many people think about Leonardo da Vinci, they think of him as an artist. The truth is that Leonardo da Vinci was a great artist, but he also was an individual who had many different professions, including philosophy. Leonardo da Vinci was a philosopher; being a philosopher means that a person wants wisdom. Leonardo…
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12 Years Leonardo Painted Mona Lisa’s Lips, Facts Or Fiction?
The Mona Lisa painting is one of the most viewed and recognizable paintings globally. But like any great painting, many facts and fiction surround the painting. No evidence shows Leonardo da Vinci spent 12 years painting the Mona Lisa smile. Most scholars believe that he painted the painting in 4 years but then had the…
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What Inspired Leonardo da Vinci To Paint The Last Supper?
Leonardo da Vinci only finished painting one mural during his lifetime, known as the Last Supper. It is one of the most famous paintings of the Last Supper ever created. Duke Ludovico Sforza commissioned Leonardo to paint the Last Supper mural. What makes the Last Supper mural so unique is that he painted it at…
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Did Michelangelo And Leonardo Know Each Other?
Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci are considered two of the greatest artists ever lived. They both lived in Florence, Italy, during the same time. Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci knew each other but were considered bitter rivals. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo knew each other, but they did like each other. They were both asked…
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What Did Leonardo da Vinci Contribute To Medicine?
One of the most exciting things about Leonardo is that he was a great artist and made many contributions to other fields such as medicine. He combined his artistic skill and medical knowledge to create some fantastic medical drawings. Leonardo da Vinci contributed a lot to the medical field of study. His work contributed to…
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What Technique Did Leonardo da Vinci Add To The Painter’s Toolbox?
Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the world’s greatest artists. Leonardo was a highly skilled artist; his work is known worldwide. Leonardo da Vinci added the “Sfumato” technique to the painter’s toolbox. The Sfumato technique is about an artist using a soft transition between the different colors and tones used by the artist. Many…
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What Did Leonardo da Vinci Contribute To The Renaissance?
One of the most influential artists to ever live is Leonardo da Vinci. He continues to be one of the most influential people ever. Leonardo da Vinci made many contributions to the Renaissance in art, science, engineering, medicine, and architecture. He was a keen observer who wrote down much of what he discovered in his…
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Where Is Royal Copenhagen Made?
When I was in Copenhagen many years ago, I picked up some Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines for my mother. I visited some of the Royal Copenhagen shops in downtown Copenhagen. The shops that carry the Royal Copenhagen brand showed how important Royal Copenhagen is to Denmark’s identity. Royal Copenhagen is now made in Thailand and…
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What Is The Difference Between Illustration And Fine Art?
Fine art and illustration may seem the same thing, but there are some differences between them. Technology has blurred the lines between fine art and illustration. Fine art and illustration are broad terms that can encompass many different things. Generally speaking, fine art is highly skilled art such as painting, sculpture, music, theater, or dance.…
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What Is The Difference Between Unity And Harmony in Arts?
Sometimes the different elements of art can be challenging to understand. Two challenging elements are the differences between unity and harmony in art. Harmony is about art that creates cohesiveness, stressing the similarities but related parts in the work. Unity is a much broader term; unity is all about the different parts of the work…
