Naturalism in the Renaissance

Feel free to take a closer look at the masterpiece we examined in class. It is a beautiful example of a painting in the early-Renaissance style of Naturalism. (Click on the photo to enlarge it.)

"The Annunciation" by Leonardo da Vinci and his mentor Andrea Verrocchio

If you'd like to learn a little more about this painting,

check this out: http://www.wga.hu/html/l/leonardo/01/2annunc.html.

Here is the other drawing we examined in class. Take time to observe some of the characteristics we discussed in class, and then incorporate what you like into your own drawings. (Click to enlarge.)

"Study for an equestrian monument" by Leonardo da Vinci

Here is the "Mini-Biography of Leonardo da Vinci" we didn't have time to watch in class. Enjoy!