Which of these are theories for WHY da Vinci wrote his notes backward?

All of these are possible reasons

Leonardo studied the human body because

it made his drawings more realistic.

Leonardo wrote all of his notes in journals using

reverse writing so others needed a mirror to read them.

known for his rapid painting skills.

What does this mirrored writing say?

Social Studies is my favorite subject

The Vitruvian man was a tribute to how the human being is

"able to fill any space they desire".

cradled in the arms of the king.

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Leonardo da Vinci Review

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1
Which of these artistic techniques did Leondardo NOT make use of
Distortion
Perspective
Realism
Sfumato
2
Although Leonardo designed extensive architectural designs, they were not created because
his designs were too modern.
his designs were not necessary
he didn't have the proper license.
cities couldn't afford to create his designs.
3
Leonardo was well known for his art, but also for
all of these
his inventions
anatomy
architecture
4
Which of these are theories for WHY da Vinci wrote his notes backward?
So the ink would not smudge as he wrote
So others could not steal his ideas
To hide his ideas from the church
All of these are possible reasons
5
What is this famous sketch?
Vitruvius
Viral Man
Vitruvian Man
Vitrium
6
A typical human leg is ABOUT what percent of a person's total length?
50%
40%
30%
20%
7
Leonardo was an apprentice under the artist,
Picasso
Verrochio
Michaelangelo
Raphael
8
Leonardo studied the human body because
science was his favorite subject.
it made his drawings more realistic.
he was creating a book for scientists.
he wanted to become a doctor.
9
"The Last Supper" is a great example of which artistic technique?
religious perspective
one point perspective
two-point perspective
social perspective
10
What is this famous painting?
Mysterious Smile
Illuminati
Moan Liza
Mona Lisa
11
Leonardo wrote all of his notes in journals using
English so the people in his town couldn't read them.
reverse writing so others needed a mirror to read them.
a secret code so no one could read them.
invisible ink that only dye could reveal.
12
Which of these are reasons for the Mona Lisa's fame?
Her realistic face
It was once stolen
All of these reasons
Her mysterious smile
13
Leonardo is NOT credited for inventing
military tanks
penicillin
machine guns
flying machines
14
Leonardo was
known for his rapid painting skills.
born into a loving marriage.
right handed.
a vegetarian.
15
According to da Vinci's studies of the face, the eyebrow lines up with the top of the...
Nose
Ears
Head
Neck
16
What does this mirrored writing say?
Social Studies is my favorite subject
My favorite subject is Social Studies
17
The Vitruvian man was a tribute to how the human being is
"a wonder to marvel at".
"unique and special".
"a creation of God".
"able to fill any space they desire".
18
Leonardo died
with a paintbrush in his hand.
cradled in the arms of the king.
due to mysterious circumstances.
while journaling.
19
Leonardo is called Leonardo Da Vinci because
his father's last name was Da Vinci.
he made it up.
his home town is Vinci.
is mother's last name was Da Vinci.
20
What is this famous painting?
Jesus Blessed Us All
Jesus and the Apostles
The First Dinner
The Last Supper
21
"The Mona Lisa" can be found in
the Smithsonian Museum, Washington, DC., US
the Louvre, Paris, France
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy

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