Thursday, July 19, 2012
Leonardo Da Vinci
I chose to write about Leonardo da Vinci because he is also a very popular Italian Renaissance artist. Leonardo was born in Vinci, Italy on April 15, 1452, and died on May 2,1519 (age 67) in Amboise, France. Leonardo did a lot of art work, and most of them are famous here in the modern day world. He put a lot of effort in his work because they are really great! Some examples of his pieces are Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and The Vitruvian Man. *Fun Fact: If you take a look at the artwork Mona Lisa, she has no eye brows!
Leonardo Da Vinci was important because he had one of the greatest scientific minds of the Italian Renaissance. For example, he was the first person to study the flight of birds scientifically. He also had a strong influence on many famous artists including Raphael and Michelangelo! I think his art is excellent, because it's so artistic. I wonder how long it took him to make it though. I hope Leonardo and his artwork will always be remembered because he has made a great impact on our world.
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Medici family was the most powerful family in Italy. They knew how to get and stay ahead. They made their way to the top either by bribery, corruption, or violence. The people who stood in their way, were most likely to be humiliated or even death. They also created an allience with the Catholic Church. The Medici also collected 10% of the peoples earnings, however if you couldnt pay, you faced excommunication (a one way ticket to hell). They lived rich since they were at the top. I think they had a kind of negative impact on society because they were strict and mean.