Leonardo Da Vinci and His Art

Through the use of live photography and paintings, presents an overview of Leonardo da Vinci's life and work in relationship to his era--the Renaissance. Compares his paintings with earlier paintings by other artists to demonstrate the new life and vitality he brought to his work. Shows many examples of his work and gives a detailed discussion of da Vinci's painting technique pointing up such items as his mastery of creating depth, expert use of light and shadow, and expression and gesture., Leonardo Da Vinci and His Art Distributed by CORONET INSTRUCTIONAL FILMS DISTRIBUTED BY SIMON AND SCHUSTER 108 WILMOT RD DEERFIELD, IL 60015 Produced by CORONET INSTRUCTIONAL FILMS DISTRIBUTED BY SIMON AND SCHUSTER 108 WILMOT RD DEERFIELD, IL 60015 Year published 1957 Grade Level: J H C Distributed on media: 1 videocassette (14 min.), 1/2 in.; 1 videocassette (u-matic) (14 min.), 3/4 in.; 1 film reel (14 min.), 16 mm. Color?Color Length: 14 MIN Description: Provides a basis for appreciating the style and beauty of Leonardo da Vinci's art by examining his famous works. His versatility as an artist, mathematician, anatomist and architect is also pictured. Topics: Art-History; Artists-And-Their-Works; Europe-History,-1492-1900