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This period was defined by its advancements towards art and technology. With an emphasis on realistic human proportions.
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Da Vinci lead a life the defines the Renaissance as a painter, inventor, and scientist. He served as the role model for applying the scientific method to everyday life including art. Within art he used his studies of human antonymy and, golden ratio to create his lifelike proportions in his art. -
This is one of the most well known drawings in the world and displays Da Vinci's study into human anatomy with mathematics and the golden ratio. These studies go onto inspire and guide his human figures within art and inspire future artist during this period and beyond to delve into their own understanding of human anatomy and its relation to art. -
One of Da Vinci's most well known art pieces of all time is the Mona Lisa which is a portrait of Lisa Gheradini. The painting look directly to the viewer and simply yet beautiful through color and it's background. This piece has become highly influential for several centuries. With his study of human proportions, his golden ration can be found within this painting he can be viewed on https://www.mos.org/leonardo/activities/golden-ratio.html