How did Leonardo Da Vinci impact the worldview evolving in Western Europe?

Leonardo Da Vinci had an impact on the worldview on Western Europe because he had invented many things such as and eight barreled machine gun. He has also studied the human body, such as when he studied the muscles of a human body. He also painted many famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa.

His works

Some of Leonardo Da Vinci's most famous works are: The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Mona Lisa: Many people wonder, who is the inspiration for the Mona Lisa? People think that it was his wife, a friend, or even a self portrait of him self as a woman.
Last Supper: Is a painting of the last supper, which has Jesus in it and his 12 desiples.

Background Information

Leonardo da Vinci's full name is Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci. He was born on April 15, 1452 in Vinci, and died on May 2, 1519. His father's name is Piero da Vinci and his mother's name is Caterina. He was an Italian polymath: painter. architect, sculpter, musician, mathematician, scientist, anatomist, inventor, engineer, geologist, writer, cartographer, and botanist.




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