Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Renaissance Portraits
A look at four representative figures of the Renaissance period. Includes biographies about Leonardo da Vinci, Niccolo Machiavelli, Sir Thomas More, and Desiderius Erasmus. Their biographies discuss their contributions to the Renaissance...
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Arts Now Learning: Mona Mesa: What Is Your Opinion? [Pdf]
For this lesson, 1st graders look at a print of "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo DaVinci and talk about what they see, searching for visual clues to help them form an opinion. They discuss the importance of portrait paintings during the...
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Self Portrait in Turin
An extensive biography of Leonardo da Vinci with sections on his life in Florence and Milan as well as his art and inventions. Be sure to click on the "Works" button to view fabulous digital images. Many paintings contain commentary.
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of a Musician
An image of "Portrait of a Musician", created by Leonardo Da Vinci in 1490 (Oil on panel, 43 x 31 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Ginevra De' Benci
An image of "Portrait of Ginevra de' Benci", created by Leonardo Da Vinci from 1474-78 (Oil on wood, 38,8 x 36,7 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Reverse Side of the Portrait of Ginevra De' Benci
An image of "Reverse side of the portrait of Ginevra de' Benci", created by Leonardo Da Vinci from 1474-78 (Oil on wood, 38,8 x 36,7 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani (Lady With an Ermine)
An image of "Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani (Lady with an Ermine)", created by Leonardo Da Vinci from 1483-90 (Oil on wood, 55 x 40 cm).
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Picture of "Self Portrait" by Leonardo
The site from the West Valley College briefly surveys several pieces of artwork from the Italian High Renaissance including those from Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Raphael.
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Picture of "Self Portrait With His Fencing Master" by Raphael
The site from the West Valley College briefly surveys several pieces of artwork from the Italian High Renaissance including those from Leonardo da Vinci, Michaelangelo, and Raphael.
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Portrait of Ginevra De' Benci
Find a collection of 25 paintings by Renaissance-era master painters, including more than a dozen of Leonardo's most famous works. Paintings are accompanied by links to explanations of the artistic problems and puzzles that fascinated...