A true "Renaissance Man", inventor, artist & scholar Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most diversely talented individuals of all time. His "unquenchable curiosity" led him to make discoveries and inventions that were beyond his time, not...

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At first glance, Pop Wunderkind Justin Bieber and revolutionary 19th Century pianist and composer Franz Liszt don't seem to have anything in common. And while they might not have any musical or biographical similarities, they both have...

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most diversely talented individuals of all time. His "unquenchable curiosity" led him to make discoveries and inventions that were beyond his time, not to mention his numerous artistic masterpieces. Today...

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More than 500 years after its creation, Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is arguably the world's most famous painting. Many scholars consider it an outstanding work of Renaissance art— but history is full of great paintings. So, how did...

Sacred texts mean different things to different religions—sometimes they’re essential to belief and practice, and other times, not much importance is placed on them at all. In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we dive into the...

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The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. It's considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art, but why, exactly? Let's talk about it.



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Take a tour through the Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the most famous art museums in the world! Inside, you’ll find the Mona Lisa, ancient Egyptian treasures, and art from all around the globe. Once a royal palace, the Louvre became a...

One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...

See the Golden Ratio in the Mona Lisa and how it has contributed to the painting becoming the most viewed artwork in the world. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...

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How the Golden Ratio was discovered and used through time, from architecture to art to music. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract concepts...

While it might seem that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, two universal factors transcend cultures. Discover how symmetry and proportion relate to our perception of attractiveness. Maths - Measurement A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and...

Learn about Leonardo da Vinci, the artist and engineering genius of the Italian Renaissance who painted the Mona Lisa and sketched inventions ahead of his time.

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Learn about the history of the Mona Lisa, from it's creation by Leonardo Da Vinci, to its path through history, including its theft and eventual home in the Louvre Museum.

Today Henry meets a Library card in a library. Henry has a school project to do so needs a book on History. Library Card wishes she could experience history herself and not just read about events in books. To do that library card would...

Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance genius known for his iconic painting, the Mona Lisa, housed in the Louvre Gallery. Beyond his artistic prowess, da Vinci was a visionary inventor and scientist, with designs for inventions like the...

Do you know what the passive voice is, how to form the passive, and when you should use the passive in English? In this lesson, you can learn about the passive voice in English. You can see what it is, how to form it, and how...

Host Sarah Urist Green shares 40 reflections about art, gathered in the course of a career in art, art history, curating, and making videos about all of the above.