Part 1 of Essay
It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. This is the case for all the paintings of . Da Vinci was a master of the high renaissance. He is remembered mostly today for his great works of art but Leonardo did more than just paint. He became known for his achievements in sculpture, architecture, engineering, ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... other famous painters such as Botticelli and Ghirlandaio. In 1478, Leonardo became an independent master of his trade. His first large painting, The Adoration of the Magi, was never completed. It introduced new different style of composition. In this style the main figures are placed in the foreground. The background consists of distant views of imaginary ruins and battle scenes. In 1482 Leonardo worked his way up to the services of Ludovico Sforza, the Duke of Milan. He was the principal engineer in military ....