The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci

Question 1

What is sfumato?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a technique that visually unifies a painting using a thin layer of tinted varnish

Question 2

Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 3

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 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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 5

What significance do Leonardo’s technical achievements have?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Scientists have actually built some of them.

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the shape of Jesus resembles a triangle

Question 7

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

ideas for space travel

Question 8

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 helicopter

Question 9

What is Vitruvian man?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

world renowned drawing of the correct human proportions

The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Answers