Leonardo Da Vinci
his occupation (jobs)
an Italian painter, sculptor, architect, musician, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer.
Where he was born
Leonardo Da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy
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He lived during the Renaissance, a cultural movement that led to important developments in areas such as art and science.
Leonardo d Vinci is perhaps best known as a painter, with his legendary works including the Mona Lisa, the Vitruvian Man and the Last Supper, among others.
He became an expert in the anatomy of the human body, studying it in detail and creating hundreds of drawings to help explain his thoughts
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How did society change because of what this person accomplished?
Something as simple yet as important as the scissors had a huge importance in the development of mankind. Who knows how many centuries would have passed without this tool had it not been for the man? Just think about all the tailors… not much of a job left for them, huh?
What did this person create or invent that created change or beauty for other people?
Without a doubt the most famous painting of the world, Mona Lisa (or Gioconda) has fascinated people for centuries – and for good reason. It is said that just the lips took 10 years to make! Also, it has fueled an impressive amount of theories, due to it’s mysterious smile and implicit (for some) sexual hint, but also because of the fact that it also has some man traits, despite also having pregnant features. Still, the enigmatic smile is the crowning of a genius.