The assignment about : Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Pico Della Mirandola.
* Answer the following essay Question inthorough and thoughtful manner ( 3 to 5 pages all together )
1- In analyzing the relationship between art and science in the work of Leonardo Da Vinci. discuss the use of perspective, anatomy, or landscape in a specific drawing to painting by him ( include a printout of the art work with your assignment). In your discussion,quote directly from Leonardo's writings in Bondanella. Why is it both significant and controversial that Leonardo chose to view science as a strictly secular study? Do you agree with this point of view? Why or Why not? Explain in detail. As opposer to Leonardo, why was Michelangelo not satisfied with creating scientifically realistic art? Why did he actively seek to combine both Christian and Pagan elements in his art works and how is this approach similar to Pico della Mirandola's use of multicultural sources in his "Oration on the Dignity of Man"? Discuss in Detail and quote directly from both Michelangelo's and Pico's writings in Bondanella. Why was public art important in Florence and how dose Michelangelo's "David" fit the role of a "speaking statue" as defined by turner? discuss and quote directly from turner in your analysis.