Leonardo da Vinci

Art Projects and Curriculum

Student Artwork Showcase

Style

Realism

Media

Oil

Heritage

Italian

Gender

Male

About Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance artist, inventor, and polymath. Born in 1452, he is widely considered one of the greatest artists of all time, and is best known for his paintings, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. He was also a prolific inventor, with drawings and notes covering a range of subjects from flying machines to anatomy. Da Vinci was a true Renaissance man, with his interests and talents spanning the arts and sciences.

He was a master of several mediums, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and engineering, and his works continue to be celebrated for their incredible detail and innovative techniques. Today, Leonardo's legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists, scientists, and thinkers, and his works remain some of the most famous and beloved in the world.

Leonardo da Vinci Art Lesson & Art Activity

Students learn about Leonardo da Vinci and how he is best known for his realistic portraits. He was a master at studying the lines and shape of a person’s face. Students love creating their own Renaissance portraits and the detail of proportions of the human face. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.

Art Elements Taught

Line, Value

Art Activity Emphasis

Renaissance Portraits, Proportions of Face

Vocabulary Learned

contrast, detail, line, portrait, realism, Renaissance

Student Art Supplies

Markers, Paint Swabs
Art Lessons for Leonardo da Vinci

How the Art Program Works:

1. Assembly

Introducing the Masters—Multi-Purpose Room or Classroom (20-45 minutes)

2. Student Worksheets

Learning from the Masters—Classroom (15-30 minutes)

3. Student Art Projects

Working with the Masters—Classroom (50-60 minutes)

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Teachers were able to implement the clearly written Meet the Masters lesson plan with ease. Our second graders were actively engaged during the Picasso lesson. They created their own abstract art and were proud to share their masterpieces with their families during Open House last year. Overall, we were impressed with the material and the students enjoyed learning about Picasso. We will be doing the art project again this year to share at Open House.

Josh Barbera
2nd Grade Teacher, Village Elementary School, Coronado, CA

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