Leonardo Da Vinci

Birth

Apr 15, 1452

Leanardo is born in Florence,Italy "He was the illegitimate son of a Florentine Notary" ("Leonardo Da Vinci" ABC-clio). http://www.leonardo-da-vinci-biography.com/

Leonardo Da Vinci

Period: Apr 15, 1452 to May 2, 1919

Leonardo

Jan 1, 1478

"...Leonardo establishes his own studio, becoming the most popular artist in Florence" ("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-Clio). http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-09-argonne-scientist-energizes-quest-lost.html

His Headstart

Jan 1, 1481

Da Vinci recives a major commision for his altarpeice named Adoration Of The Magi ("Leonardo Da Vinci" ABC-Clio). http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/aertsen/adoration-magi/

First painting

Jan 1, 1483

"The first painting Leonardo completed in mIlan is Virgin of the Rocks..." It showed his respect for traditional and unique techniques ("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-Clio). http://www.lairweb.org.nz/leonardo/rocks.html

Last Supper

Jan 1, 1495

"...Leonardo painted one of his most famous works, The Last Supper"("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-Clio). http://www.jaydax.co.uk/lastsupper/lastsupper.htm

Bad News

Jan 1, 1499

"...French army invaded Milan during the Italian War, and Leonatdo's patron was overthrown. Da Vinci returned to Florence." ("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-Clio) http://www.online-literature.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49583

Leaving Florence

Jan 1, 1502

"Leonardo left Florence to enter the service of Cesare Borgia as "senior military architect and general engineer" ("Leonardo da Vinci" Encyclopaedia Britannica). http://palscience.com/science/5-of-the-worlds-most-intelligent-people/

The Mona Lisa

Jan 1, 1503

The Mona LIsa was created. "The Portrait is reportedy of the young wife of a Florentine citizen" ("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-clio). http://www.artchive.com/artchive/L/leonardo/monalisa.jpg.html

science

Jan 1, 1506

"The french governor of Milan called for Leonardo. During the next seven years, Leonardo concentrated on scientific observation" ("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-Clio). http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Activities/agenda.html

Getting invited

Jan 1, 1516

"...King Francis I of France invited Leonardo to come to his couort as his painter, archtect, and mechanic" ("Leonardo da Vinci" ABC-clio). http://palscience.com/science/5-of-the-worlds-most-intelligent-people/

Death

May 2, 1519

Leonardo da Vinci died a few weeks after his 67th birthday ("Leonardo da Vinci" Encyclopeadia Britannica). http://www.euroclubschools.co.uk/page54.htm

Symbol 1

Dec 8, 1521

The Mare represents "...spirit and creativity" ("Mare"). We believe a Mare represents Leonardo da Vinci because he is creative, artistic, and inspirational. Also because he has made a lot of great art which is displayed all over the world.

Symbol #2

Dec 9, 1522

The pen represents "learning, knowledge, and the creation of destinies". We believe Leonardo Da Vinci represents a pen because he is very smart and creative. He also was verry bright and had lots of paintings that represents his creativity. http://na.wwrd.com/ae/us/pens/icat/pens_wf/