2º ESO

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Fill in the gaps with these words and phrases:

invented - painting - because - wrote - in Italy - his - a machine gun - a master -France

He was born .................... . He was ..................... in many fields ..................... he regarded art and science as being inseparable. He is perhaps best known for ....................... the Mona Lisa, Madonna of the Rocks and the Last Supper.

In addition, da Vinci drew plans for a cannon, .................................... and a canal system to irrigate fields, and ..................... the parachute. Many of his inventions are at the Château du Clos Lucé in the city of Amboise, ......................, in the Loire Valley. He ............................ many of his notes using a mirror to keep ......................... thoughts secret.