Leonardo da Vinci Art History Study Kit | LEGO® Mona Lisa & 2 Books | Grades 8–12

Explore the life, artwork, and ideas of one of history's most influential artists and thinkers with this thoughtfully curated Leonardo da Vinci Art History Study Kit for students in Grades 8–12.

Centered around Leonardo's famous Mona Lisa, this kit combines a hands-on LEGO® build with a comprehensive visual reference and a substantial biography, allowing students to explore Leonardo not only as an artist, but also as an observer, inventor, and Renaissance thinker.

What's Included

🎨 LEGO® Mona Lisa

A detailed 1,503-piece LEGO® interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. As students build, they can examine the portrait's composition, proportions, use of color, framing, and distinctive visual details while considering how a two-dimensional masterpiece can be represented in three-dimensional form.

📖 Leonardo: The Complete Paintings and Drawings by Frank Zöllner

A richly illustrated art reference featuring Leonardo's paintings and drawings. Students can look beyond the Mona Lisa to explore his artistic techniques, sketches, studies, compositions, and development as an artist.

📚 Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson

A detailed biography exploring Leonardo's life, work, curiosity, observations, inventions, relationships, and the Renaissance world in which he lived.

Topics & Learning Connections

Students can explore:

The Renaissance and its influence on art and culture

Leonardo da Vinci's life and artistic development

The Mona Lisa and its historical significance

Portraiture and composition

Perspective, proportion, and observation

Leonardo's artistic techniques and studies

The relationship between art, science, and invention

Leonardo's notebooks and approach to learning

Renaissance culture and intellectual life

Comparing Leonardo's paintings and drawings

Visual analysis and art appreciation

Recommended for Grades 8–12. This study kit works well as a supplement to art history, fine arts, Renaissance studies, humanities, or interdisciplinary history and science studies.

It can be used for independent study, an artist study, or incorporated into a larger homeschool course.

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