On 15 April, nations around the globe will be celebrating World Art Day, and also Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. A creative mastermind and one of the top pioneers of the Italian Renaissance period, his artistic visions fused science and nature producing most notably the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and architect who produced several pieces and drafts, many of which went unfinished. Test your knowledge on Leonardo da Vinci to see how much you know about one of history’s greatest artists.
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Published on April 15, 2015 02:30