The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Answers

What was the original concept of Vitruvian man, according to Roman engineer and architect Vitruvius?a.For a man to be perfect, he must be 7 heads long.b.For a man to be perfect, his hands and feet would touch the circumference of a circle when extended.c.A perfect man is 6 feet and 2 inches tall.d.all of the above

What did da Vinci add to the concept of Vitruvian man?a.the human body as it fits into a circleb.notes written in reverse at the beginning and end of the pagec.the human body as it fits into a box

Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa? a. It is highly replicated work. b. Mona Lisa is Leonardo's wife c. It is da Vinci's only completed work. d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is sfumato? a. the Italian word for soft light b. a strong contrast between light and dark c. a technique that visually unifies a painting using a thin layer of tinted varnish d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following is not one of da Vinci's contributions to technology? a.effect of the moon on tidesb.modern theory on the formations of the continentsc.precise observations of human anatomyd.ideas for space travel

What is Vitruvian man?a.one of Leonardo’s inventions of a machine manb.world renowned drawing of the correct human proportionsc.another name for Leonardo da Vinci

What is one geometrical fact explained in the lecture that reflects the mathematical technique da Vinci used in The Last Supper?a.He doesn?t use mathematics in the painting.b.He uses trigonometry to find the exact place where each thing should be located and create the picture plane.c.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.

What significance do Leonardo’s technical achievements have?a.Scientists have actually built some of them.b.He won multiple awards for his inventions.c.Many of them were not actually his own drawings.d.all of the above

According to the information presented in the lecture, which of the following inventions commonly used today was first designed by Leonardo da Vinci? a. a helicopter b. a parachute c. a train d. a water tower Please select the best answer from the choices provided

How is Leonardo da Vinci?s The Last Supper different from traditional depictions?a.He paints Judas within the disciples instead of off to the side, creating a realistic and psychological interpretation that places importance on the role Judas, Peter, and John in the story of the Gospels.b.He represents the Trinity by painting Christ in an equilateral triangle and by grouping the apostles in threes.c.There are halos on all the apostles except Judas.d.A and B are correct.