Leonardo Da Vinci

by Mary Ann Kelley

Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci by Francesco Melzi

Leonardo daVinci is one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time. His most famous works include: the Mona Lisa , The Last Supper, Vitruvian Man, Lady with an Ermine, and Self-portrait in Red Chalk. He is considered a Polymath for his extensive knowledge in painting, sculpting, architecture, music, math, engineering, anatomy, geology, cartography, botany, and writing.

Born - April 15, 1452

Died - May 2, 1519


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Leonardo da Vinci For Kids (M)
This is a wonderful little unit on Leonardo da Vinci exploring his accomplishments from boyhood on. Each exploration includes activities from Janis Herbert's book Leonardo da Vinci For Kids, His Life and Ideas - 21 Activities. This is a great time to study da Vinci since he was born in April of 1452. Accessed through Wayback Archives.

Leonardo Da Vinci - A Team Documentation Activity (M,T)
Lesson plans

Leonardo Da Vinci (Y,T)
A reading comprehension lesson on Leonardo Da Vinci. Includes printable teaching lesson worksheet. Grade level 3-6

Leonardo Da Vinci's 10 Best Ideas (Y,M,O,T)
Leonardo Da Vinci's 10 Best Ideas

Leonardo da Vinci: Italian High Renaissance Painter and Inventor (Y,M,O,T)
A list of Museums and Public Art Galleries displaying Da Vinci's work.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) (Y,M,O,T)

Leonardo da Vinci (Y,M,O,T)
Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer whose genius, perhaps more than that of any other figure, epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal.

Exploring Leonardo (Y,M,T)
Lesson plans grade level 4-8

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