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Teaching The Humanist: Leonardo da Vinci

The Humanist: Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most well-known artists of all time. He was perhaps the greatest Renaissance artist, yet he completed a very small number of paintings compared to other Renaissance artists. The difference was that Leonardo was a master of many areas of interest.

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

Why is da Vinci considered the finest example of a "Renaissance Man"?
STANDARDS:
RH.2 - Main Ideas, RH.4 - Key Terms & Tone, RH.7 - Visual Information

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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