Leonardo da Vinci (short animation biography) (English)

Leonardo da Vinci was a true genius who graced this world with his presence from April 15, 1452 to May 2, 1519. Like Athens in the age of Pericles, Renaissance Italy is a summit in human history. Today, no name better seems to symbolize Renaissance Art than Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was best known for his painting of The Mona Lisa. The painting’s focal point was the Mona Lisa’s rather elusive smile, as well as the mysterious quality of the woman as depicted in her eyes and corners of the mouth. There was also quite a shadowy feature in this painting, which was obtained from Leonardo’s smoke or sfumato. Just like Isaac Newton on Physics, and Charles Darwin on science of evolution, Leonardo’s impact on art is tremendous. Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci avoided the intrigues of worldly ambitions and vanity. He was a reserved and withdrawn man, not concerned with glory, and yet absolutely sure of the value of his abilities. Along with Michelangelo, Donatello, Titian, and a