Da Vinci Comes to BVT!

Art History is getting acquainted with Leonardo Da Vinci. By using similar techniques and media, students have the freedom to choose a scientific or mechanical subject to draw from observation.  By connecting what the eye sees to what the hand draws, students can cultivate their ability to draw more freely.  These are just works in progress- more to come!

 

Below are some scientific illustrations and mechanical drawings by Da Vinci that serve as inspiration for the project. The true Renaissance man, Da Vinci was not only an artist, but an engineer, philosopher and scientist.