The Works of Leonardo DaVinci

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The lifetime accomplishments of Leonardo DaVinci represent him as one of the most creative and inventive Renaissance men in our world’s history. Leonardo’s lifetime accomplishments showed that he was an individual that continued to progress his work into masterpieces, and believed that his artwork should reflect the world around him. Leonardo contributed to humanities by creating many drawings and paintings, sculptures, and machines. The work of DaVinci has been classified as innovative and creative. He carefully studied the world around him and incorporated what he saw in his most famous creations. Leonardo daVinci was a creator, innovator, and designer. Many artists and critics have studied his paintings and drawings, sculptures, and inventions, making him one of the most interesting and compelling artists from the Renaissance period. Leonardo DaVinci was able to reflect is passion and creativity in the astonishing artwork, sculptures, and inventions.

Leonardo DaVinci was born near Florence, Italy in April 1452 and was raised by his father. He had an understanding of his skills at an early age, mastering art skills by the age of 15. While Leonardo was young, he worked with Andrea del Verrocchio and was quickly noticed as an apprentice that outshined his teacher. By the age of 20, DaVinci was accepted into the painter’s guild of Florence and was also an accomplished sculptor. One DaVinci was able to fine-tune his skills, he worked as a painter; however, he also worked on many drawings and sketches as well. Leonardo DaVinci is known for his many different accomplishments, he is known the most for his famous paintings.

Undoubtedly, there were many paintings created during the Renaissance period that have captivat...

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