Stewart

 Leonardo Da Vinci

__ Here are a few details about my life: __
**My name is Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci,** I was an Italian polymath, having been a scientist, mathmatician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and a writer, I was born April 15, 1452, and I died May 2, 1519. Born as the illegitimate son of a notary, Piero da Vinci, and a peasant woman, Caterina, at Vinci in the region of Florence, I was educated in the studio of the renowned Florentine painter Verocchio. Much of my earlier working life was spent in the service of Ludovico il Moro in Milan. I later worked in Rome, Bologna and Venice and spent my last years in France, at the home awarded him by King François I.

__I contributed to the Renaissance in the following ways:__
I was described as Renaissance because of my thirst for truth and knowledge. Not just about painting but about all things from Mathematics to Botany etc I was a very curious person and not afraid to come ot of my comfort zone, which contributed to my genius. I find it is important to test, experiment and seek out the truth, this applies to anything.

__I think these contributions were particularly important because:__
Because it helps us get rid of false knowledge, and improve our brain power. Having balance in all areas of our life we will be better people, and help us grow to a better future. So we should all expand our minds to help us see what we haven't seen before. This will help build our character and have better relationships with our friends and family.

__The picture included on this page helps to show that : __
This picture shows a simple man. His face looks wordly and full of wisdom. The portrait is simple, there are no background objects so I think as they had no cameras at this time, he painted it to show us what he looked like.