Brief biography of Leonard da Vinci. A short video focuses on a letter he sent to the Duke of Milan while seeking work in that city. [3:16]

Video and article discussing the history and features of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. [8:39]

Video and article discussing the history and features of Leonardo da Vinci's Virgin of the Rocks. [5:38]

Did Leonardo da Vinci use math to create his famous portrait of the Mona Lisa? Open an audio file and listen to an interview with two scientists who have uncovered the mystery behind the Mona Lisa's smile.

This video discusses Leonardo da Vinci's, The Virgin of the Rocks, c. 1491-1508, 189.5 x 120 cm, oil on panel, National Gallery (London). [5:38]

This video [4:04] discusses Leonardo da Vinci's, The Virgin and Child with St Anne and St John the Baptist (Burlington House Cartoon), 1499-1500, charcoal and chalk on paper, 55.7 x 41.2 inches c. 1499-1500 (National Gallery, London)...

This video [7:39] discusses Leonardo da Vinci's, Last Supper, oil, tempera, fresco, 1495-98 (Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker http://smarthistory.org/leonardo-last-supper.html

This video [3:16] discusses Leonardo da Vinci's Letter to the Duke of Milan. Speaker: Dr. David Drogin On Smarthistory: http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/leonardo-notebooks.html

This video [4:35] discusses Leonardo da Vinci's, Adoration of the Magi, 1481, oil on panel (Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence). http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/leonardo-adoration-of-the-magi.html

This lesson will introduce High Renaissance art and architecture and consider several examples of the work of Leonardo da Vinci. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "The High Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci."