The Masters I: Leonardo da Vinci Answers

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 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

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

What symbolism does da Vinci use in his representation of The Last Supper?a.a triangle shaped light over the head of Jesusb.the shape of Jesus resembles a trianglec.Jesus’ hands create a triangle as he reaches for the bread.d.all of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mona Lisa, and different from other traditional works?a.Her upper body is painted in a pyramidal shape, rather than a full body pose.b.She is looking directly at the viewer, rather than following the line of the tilt of her head.c.sfumatod.all of the above

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

Which of the following is true about the Mona Lisa?a.She has an ambiguous expression.b.It is da Vinci’s most famous painting.c.Her gaze is shifted slightly to look straight at the viewer.d.all of the above

Which of the following titles was da Vinci given because he did a little bit of everything and was very gifted at all that he did?a.Vitruvian Manb.Father of Sciencec.Jack of All Tradesd.Renaissance Man

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

How was da Vinci?s The Last Supper created, causing the belief that the painting will be completely lost one day? a.He used a very thin layer of dry plaster to create a version of a fresco that shortly began to peel away from the wall.b.He used a painting technique called sfumato, which proved to be ineffective in that time.c.He uses traditional light and abandons any previous methods used to depict religious scenes.d.none of the above