Why Is Leonardo Da Vinci Considered A Renaissance Man

His full birth name was "Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci", meaning "Leonardo, of ser Piero from Vinci.” His natural genius crossed so many disciplines that he epitomized the term “Renaissance man.” Today he remains best known for his art, including two paintings that remain among the world's most famous and admired, Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Art, da Vinci believed, was indisputably connected with science and nature.
Biography
Da Vinci had numerous skills that had given him the name of renaissance master, skills in art and science that has made him known throughout the world in modern days. While Da Vinci’s pieces were known to have still figures in their works, he did always try to incorporate expression and movement into his own paintings.
He loved all things realistic and everything science making his paintings capture life its-self. All of his works are painted with a great amount of detail and accuracy that it is said that Da Vinci painted from the inside out. Living out his years until age 67, he had a long career that was filled with celebration, but at times he was also humiliated and cast apart from society.
All of Da Vinci’s life experiences had influenced his works, but most often, his paintings never left his notepad. In fact, He often left his duties in order to escape from several social situations. Today, there are records of only 20 notebooks and a few paintings left from his time. These works have been preserved over hundreds of years and while his works are scattered in different parts of the world, everyone can enjoy Da Vinci through the numerous books and posters detailing about his
life. The Last Supper, The Mona Lisa and Vitruvian Man are the most famous and most popular paintings that Da Vinci had created. These works are among the most influential works ever created and are displayed with a great deal of respect. As a well known master as an artist people can all see his works even if they cannot travel to see the originals.
Experiences
Childhood. Da Vinci’s childhood is not known to many people, but when he was fifteen, his father had him apprentice the leading artist of Florence, Andrea del Verrocchio. Vercocchio was a sculptor, painter, and goldsmith, a remarkable craftsman. He was very stern for the process in expressing the detail of the human figure. The lessons That Vercocchio taught were important in the creation of Da Vinci’s artistic style. Da Vinci’s mostly originated from using tradition, rather than rebelling against it Like most other artists might have done. The Return to Florence, Italy. Da Vinci had returned to Florence, Italy in 1500, where everyone had welcomed him as a great man. The Florentine painters of the generation flocked to him immediately and were and followed his modern day methods. he had a powerful effect on the younger group of artists and they all tried their best to follow in his footsteps. Da Vinci completed more projects during this time in Florence than in any other period of his life during the term he served as a military engineer for Cesare Borgia in 1502. In his work, The Mona Lisa, the third wife to a young Florentine citzen, whose smile is called mysterious because it is either appearing or disappearing, was one of his best. The Council Hall of the Palazzo Vecchio commissioned a cavalry battle scene and it was to be Da Vinci’s great project. Rapid rough sketches are the only known versions of the piece. He was called back to Milan as soon as he began to paint the scene and it was never completed. The room was remodeled after he left and the painting was lost forever. Last years. Da Vinci went to Rome in 1513 where he stayed until 1516. He continued to fill his notebooks with scientific entries. Francis I, The French King, invited Da Vinci to his court at Fontainebleau. He gave him the title of first architect, mechanic, and painter to the king. th king also provided him with a country house at Cloux. Da Vinci was revered for his knowledge more than any work he produced in France. He died on May 2, 1519, at Cloux.

Influence Da Vinci had a major influence on Florence and Milan.
Filippino Lippi and Andrea del Sarto were among those who were able to find his message rather than just copying his works. What is the most amazing is he influenced two of the greatest artists, Raphael and Michelangelo. At the age of 21, Raphael came to Florence and quickly revealed that Da Vinci was the one who had influenced him in his portraits and Madonnas. Michelangelo changed from a grand scale sculptor to one whose statues are charged with energy which can be seen in the contrast between his David and St. Matthew. Even today, Da Vinci is known as a brilliant engineer. He has all the credit for creating the first flying machines that would not have been implemented until a later date. Da Vinci always found a way to go against many traditions in the art of painting. He did things that have never been done in the history before him. He created new techniques that had made his painting more realistic and stand out more than any other painting.His works are inspiring more artist to stray from the book and be spontaneous. Art comes in all shapes and sizes, Da Vinci proved that to some extent. His knew techniques have and always will inspire new artists to do great
things.
Conclusion
When people speak of a "Renaissance man", Leonardo da Vinci is invariably who they mean. While an extraordinary artist, Da Vinci probably should not be regarded as the best of his lifetime. Nor, would he be considered the greatest scientist or engineer of the Renaissance. Da Vinci did, in fact, have stiff competition. He painted with so much emotion and he epitomized the humanist spirit of his age. He is an amazing artist and scientist, regardless of what others say.