Leonardo da vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci

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  • Apr 15, 1452

    Born

    Born
    Leonardo De Vinci was born at Vinci on April 15, 1452. He was the child of Serr Piero and Caterina. Serr Piero was a notary. His mom Caterina was a peasant girl in service with the family.
  • Nov 20, 1459

    Civil War in England Renewal

    On November 20, 1459 the ‘Wars of the Roses’ between the houses of Lancaster and York took place again. This was when the Civil War in England was renewed. In October of 1460 it was turned around and York returned to England.
  • Jan 1, 1465

    First Printed Music

    In 1465 the first printed music was printed by the printing press. Using a press a composer could organize his pieces and profit from them being organized. In 1490 Boethius's writings on opera were republished in Italian.
  • Jan 1, 1469

    Learns techniques

    In 1469 Leonardo Da Vinci started learning the techniques of drawing, painting, and sculpting. He joins The workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio. This workshop was in Florance.
  • Jan 1, 1471

    Defeats in England

    In 1471 Edward IV. King of England defeats and kills Richard. Earl of Warwick at Barnet defeats Queen Margaret and kills Prince Edward at Tewkesbury and enters London. Henry IV was murdered in the tower in London.
  • Jan 1, 1473

    First Work

    In 1473 Leonardo Da Vinci became a member of the painters guild of St. Luke.This is where he started his career. He executed his first work that could be ascribed to him with confidence. It was a drawing of The Arno Valley.
  • Jan 1, 1490

    Beginnings of Ballet

    In 1490 the first beginnings of ballet began when a balli spectacular for Bergonzio di Botta to entertain the Duke of Milan was created. The artistic interpretation of the dance was to mirror the harmony of the celestial bodies, to establish order out of chaos, and to bestow peace to the people in the audiance.
  • Jan 1, 1495

    Last Supper

    Leonardo Da VInci started his painting Last Supper in 1495 and finished it in 1497. This painting is still around today. Instead of using the traditional fresco medium theam he used an oil based medium.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Florence

    Leonardo moved back to florence where florence painters started following him and were inspired by his modern art styles. They were inspired by his painting he was working on called Adoration of the Magi. He also had a powerful effect on young artists.
  • Jan 1, 1503

    Mona Lisa

    Leonardo was in Florence when he started The Mona Lisa. He worked on it until 1505 or 1506, finishing when he was in Rome or Milan. The Mona Lisa painting was oil on a wooden panel. This painting has always beenan object of curiosity.
  • Jan 1, 1505

    Portuguese found factories on east coast of Africa

    In 1505 the Portuguese found factories on the east coast of Africa. Francisco de Almeida left Lisbon with a crew of 22 ships and 2,500 men. The Indian Rulers built factories along the East Coast of Africa and men worked in these factories.
  • Jan 1, 1506

    Equestrian Statue

    In 1506 Leonardo Da Vinci was called to Milan by the French Governor in charge at the time to work on the Equestrian Statue. 1506- 1513 were spent on this project. During this time he didnt make any new paintings and he started researching anatomy.
  • Jan 1, 1510

    American East Coast Discovered

    In 1510 the American east coast was discovered up to charleston. The portugese were the ones who discovered up to charleston. In 1492 Christopher Colombus ran into America on his journey.
  • Jan 1, 1517

    Study of Deluge

    In 1517 Leonardo Da Vinci painted Study of Deluge which was his last painting before he died. The painting was inspired by the mountain storms he saw as a child. Leonardo in his later life Leonardo drew from his imagination some violent storms mostly the effects of swirling waters.
  • Apr 1, 1519

    Wrote Will

    In April of 1519 Leonardo Da Vinci wrote his will. He had the royal notary have it read and recorded. He also read and recorded it in the presence of Giovanni Francesco and several others.
  • May 2, 1519

    Death

    On May 2, 1519, Leonardo Da Vinci passed away at Cloux. His death is unknown but scientists beileve he died of natural causes. His right hand was paralyzed at this time and he was 67 years old.