Section outline

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    We are learning to:

    • Investigate the artist model Leonardo Da Vinci: in particular his concepts and drawings which are based around flying machines
    • Demonstrate accuracy and proportion in observational drawings using a variety of mediums.

    Success Criteria:

    • You will continue to add to your observational drawing diary at the back of your books by completing at least one fully shaded observational drawing each week.
    • You will complete a two page spread in your workbook which shows evidence of you having researched the artwork of Leonardo Da Vinci.  I expect to read 
    • facts about his art life, 
    • facts about his flying machine series of drawings and 
    • examples of images of himself and some flying machines.  
    • The most important aspect of this page is the addition of your personal thoughts about his work and back up your ideas with evidence.

    'Da Vinci came up with plans for a number of flying machines including ornithopters. Inspired by birds and bird flight, Leonardo’s ornithopter was to be lifted and operated by flapping wings which in turn would be “powered” by the muscle energy. Man-powered ornithopters are capable of flying but only for a brief period of time and to short distances (a few hundred yards) due to the limitations of human physiology. Leonardo’s flying machine - if it could fly - wouldn’t perform any better. Nevertheless, his notes and sketches demonstrate a profound understanding of aerodynamics and concepts of flying, many of which turned out to be fundamental for the development of modern aviation. '